FINANCIAL SYSTEMS ANALYST

Job ID: 62986

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing

Division & Section: Housing Secretariat, Finance & Business Services

Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto

Job Type & Duration: Temporary, Full-time, 12-month vacancy

Salary Range: $79,409.00 - $106,101.00 & Wage Grade 5.5 

Hiring Zone: $86,643.00 - $93,939.00

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week 

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 1 

Posting Period: 02-Apr-2026 to 20-Apr-2026 

Job Summary:

The Financial Systems Analyst will have an understanding of financial analysis and reporting to review and process various financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers in accordance with pre-established standards and routines.

Job Responsibilities:

Your primary responsibilities as a Financial Systems Analyst will be varied. Working as part of a team reporting to a Senior Financial Analyst, you will:

• Process and review year-end packages submitted by non-profit housing providers with reference to established guidelines and review procedures to confirm calculations of annual subsidies and identify risk exposure related to the providers' financial results, financial position and program compliance
• Completes Subsidy Requests for funding Housing Providers and Annual Information Returns
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations on financial matters to Housing Stability Services Unit staff and management
• Review financial documents submitted by non-profit housing providers for completeness and accuracy       
• Process and review subsidy requests submitted by non-profit housing providers with reference to established guidelines and review procedures
• Process and review payments to ensure alignment with service agreements and approved Council reports        
• Process housing providers mortgage renewals in an accurate and timely manner
• Participate in reviews of housing provider operations including on-site reviews
• Draft communications to non-profit housing providers regarding financial and program compliance matters
• Assist with the review of housing provider operations and compliance with the Housing Services Act (HSA), Rent Geared-to-Income (RGI) Service Agreement, City Guidelines and other contractual obligations with the City
• Assist with the review of development and maintenance requests that propose changes to the information technology systems used to manage the business relationship with service providers
• Participate in the testing and implementation of information system revisions and upgrades
• Assist with the development of reports and analytical tools to monitor service provider compliance with legislated and contractual obligations
• Liaises with the Unit, external contacts and board of directors and auditors
• Reviews audited financial statements together with auditors' reports/related financial reporting documents for completeness, compliance and accuracy of accounting information
• Monitor status of financial submissions and prepare monthly report on activity for review by Senior Financial Analyst
  
  

Key Qualifications:

1. Post secondary education in accounting, financial management or business administration or equivalent.
2. Considerable experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications (e.g. Excel, Word) to prepare financial reports, spreadsheets and briefing notes to support analysis and recommendations.
3. Considerable experience in accounting and computer-based accounting systems (e.g. SAP).
4. Experience conducting financial and/or program compliance audits independently.
5. Working towards or the possession of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is considered an asset.
6. Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast paced, constantly changing environment.
7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
8. General understanding of the principles and practices employed in the effective financial analysis of business and government operations.
9. General understanding of financial reporting and financial statements including non-profit reporting requirements.
10. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

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