BUSINESS ANALYST FINANCE & TREASURY SERVICES

• Job ID: 55934
• Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
• Division & Section: Accounting Services, Corporate Accounts Payable
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent vacancy
• Salary: $87,800.00 - $116,745.00, TM1682, Wage Grade 6
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 09-May-2025 to 23-May-2023

The Accounting Services Division (the Division) is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting obligations of the City of Toronto, which also includes managing and executing the City’s vendor invoice processing and payment functions and administering the City’s Payment Card (Pcard) program.

The Division’s Accounts Payable Section (the Section) is looking for a Business Analyst to support the City’s accounts payable processes and to ensure that vendor invoices are being processed accurately and within the Section’s service level agreement.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Corporate Accounts Payable, the Business Analyst will support the City’s accounts payable function, which includes the administration of the City’s Pcard program, overseeing the City’s Post to Pay and Electronic Payment Submission processes, and providing support for all related client services. In addition, the Business Analyst will play a key role in monitoring the effectiveness of the City’s accounts payable processes through developing and managing the Section’s key performance indicators, reinforcing the internal control environment to ensure compliance with accounts payable policies and procedures,  and preparing and delivering timely analysis and reports to senior management to support decision making. The Business Analyst will work closely with the Section’s Post-to-Pay and Payment Resolution teams, as well as corporate partners across the organization to drive efficiency and streamline processes to ensure that timely and accurate accounts payable services are sustained. In addition, the Business Analyst is responsible for identifying and implementing effective solutions to enhance and modernize current service delivery processes, and for developing and delivering corporate-wide training on accounts payable processes.

Success in this role is dependent on excellent stakeholder relationships and project coordination skills, as well as the ability to identify and manage financial risks in the context of materiality, transparency, and effective stewardship of City assets.

Equally important, the Business Analyst is committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity and can participate in/co-lead cross-divisional teams, facilitate decision-making and achieve excellence in the assigned portfolio (accounting practices and reporting), as well as exercise independent judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential and/or sensitive matters.

Key Qualifications

1. Post-secondary education in a related field (i.e. Finance, Business Administration) and/or a minimum of 5-10-years experience in a large, fast-paced, high-performing accounts payable function within public or private sectors.
2. Extensive knowledge and experience with accounts payable processes and best practices.
3. Extensive experience with performing compliance reviews and internal control assessments in an accounts payable environment.
4. Extensive experience with administering a corporate PCard program, and overseeing and enforcing all related policies, procedures, and training delivery.
5. Extensive experience with administering the requirements of the Construction Act, including oversight of all related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Act.
6. Extensive experience with developing and managing accounts payable related dashboards and key performance indicators to support decision making.
7. Proficient in Office 365 applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and ERP / computer-based accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Business Intelligence, CaseWare, QuickBooks, etc.).
8. Extensive experience with working with diverse groups of stakeholders, corporate partners, and external entities (i.e.: service account managers [banks and software developers]), to achieve corporate and supplier goals and objectives.
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and delivery of virtual an in-person presentations.
10. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently with proven ability to organize and manage projects, processes, and work teams.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills to work with all levels of staff in the division and organization and commitment to deliver superior customer service, quality performance and continuous improvement.
12. Excellent organization skills to set priorities, plan and execute tasks, meet designated deadlines - often within time restraints.
13. Self-disciplined and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
14. Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team setting and/or project environment.
15. Must be willing to work additional hours during peak periods or on critical projects to meet operational requirements.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.