SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Job ID: 55189

• Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
• Division & Section: Accounting Services, Analysis and Compliance
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto, Ontario; M5V 3C6
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy
• Salary: $113,683.00 - $155,216.00, TM0940, Wage grade 7.5
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 09-Apr-2025 to 25-Apr-2025

The Accounting Services Division (the Division) within the City of Toronto (the City) is responsible for delivering on the City's financial reporting obligations and ensuring that the City's financial transactions are accounted for in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), while meeting provincial and federal legislative reporting requirements.

The Analysis and Compliance team within the Division plays a vital role in upholding the financial integrity of the City. The team proactively execute in-depth transaction review and balances within our financial system. The goal is to ensure our financial statements can be prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and policies.

Utilizing various analytical processes and tools, the team publishes dashboards and management reports. The goal is to highlight strength and challenges to various divisional leadership, while developing strategies to enhance internal controls, mitigate risks and promote process efficiencies.

The team also participates in various multi-divisional compliance and regulatory submissions.

The Division's Analysis and Compliance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst:
Reporting to the Manager, Analysis and Compliance, the successful candidate will perform these major responsibilities:

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding program specific requirements.
• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work.  Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests.  Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Reviews complex accounting transactions for compliance with various corporate policies, guidelines, and accounting principles. Prepare and review analyses and reconciliations for the period end reporting processes.
• Develops and presents reports, briefing notes, graphics, audio-visual presentations, dashboards, summaries and other printed and digital materials (pamphlets, brochures) for staff, Committees describing data analytics, key performance indicators (KPI), emerging trends impacting the City's financial position and performance and support recommendations.
• Actions on the trends and analytics identified from dashboards and summaries, the successful candidate will design and implement policies and procedures for future improvements and risk mitigations.
• Serves as subject matter expert to an assigned portfolio of City Divisions and/or consolidated entities supporting the accounting for complex transactions interpretations of new and upcoming changes to Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) or the Excise Tax Act (ETA), external audit requirements, financial and sustainability reporting and compliance with the City's accounting policies and processes and Canada Revenue Agency tax legislation. Maintains confidentiality of contractual terms and conditions and other sensitive arrangements.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations
• Serves as a primary financial advisor to an assigned portfolio of City Divisions and/or consolidated entities and to the Audit Committee, external auditors, other Canadian municipalities, senior levels of government and accounting regulators providing strategic and expert advisory services to support the accounting for complex transactions, negotiation of contracts and agreements, interpretations of new and upcoming changes to Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) or the Excise Tax Act (ETA), external audit requirements, financial and sustainability reporting and compliance with the City’s accounting policies and processes and Canada Revenue Agency tax legislation. Maintains confidentiality of contractual terms and conditions and other sensitive arrangements.
• Develops and executes project plans related to City-wide implementation of accounting standards, policies and processes that incorporate internal controls related to fiscal close, financial and sustainability reporting and other corporate projects and initiatives. Monitors project health, communicates anticipated and/or confirmed risks and recommends mitigating strategies to address project risks on a timely basis.
• Conducts research and analysis in support of corporate accounting policy, including assessment and evaluation of accounting standards and related pronouncements, technical and general reports and review of applicable legislation and regulations.
• Develops accounting papers and presents to senior executives such as Division Heads, Controller, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Audit Committee, leaders across consolidated entities, external audit partners and accounting regulatory bodies (e.g. Public Sector Accounting Board).
• Develops and analyzes quantitative models, statistical data, questionnaires and surveys to identify and evaluate City-wide trends, corporate performance metrics and indicators, as well as contributes to the development of universal compliance dashboards and education programs.
• Develops and presents reports, briefing notes, graphics, audio-visual presentations, dashboards, summaries and other printed and digital materials (pamphlets, brochures) for staff, Council, Committees, external organizations such as the external financial statement auditors and the public to explain and describe emerging trends in accounting, financial and sustainability reporting, predicted to impact the City’s financial position and performance or and to support recommendations.
• Reviews, assesses, analyzes and reports on changes to the PSAS, ETA, provincial and federal statutes, bills and regulations that impact the accounting for the City’s revenues and expenditures, policies or initiatives. Consults with other municipalities and/or orders of government to assess the impact of such changes.
• Develops and implements corporate strategies to ensure accurate recognition of City capital expenditures and supports strategic financial decisions that have City-wide budgeting and financial implications, including changes to property taxes, debenture issuances, development charges, user fees and government grants.
• Supports the corporate procurement process by providing in-depth advice and financial analysis related to the City’s Requests for Proposals and bid submissions, making assessments and recommendations associated with the financial viability of bidding entries and representing the Division on associated procurement teams, as required, at Bid Committee.
• Contributes to the development of the City’s consolidated financial statements, supplementary schedules and note disclosures, including analysis of financial information from multiple sources. Performs trending and deep analytics required for performance reporting and for the City’s annual financial report.
• Supports the Manager and Senior Manager in the development of fiscal-end closing instructions and schedules, reporting packages and other required financial information for distribution to Divisions, as well as the City’s agencies and corporations.
• Leads the coordination and facilitation of the City’s external audit engagement, including management of external audit relationships, review and compilation of audit evidence to address areas of significant risk and communicates audit results to the Auditor General, Controller, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Audit Committee.
• Ensures that internal controls and accounting policies are designed, implemented and operating in compliance with City by-laws and policies, enterprise risk management models and financial reporting requirements.
• Leads and/or supports corporate projects in relation to financial reporting and taxation interests, undertaking special projects and assignments, as required.
• Engages, directs and reviews the work of external consultants and other advisors.
• Maintains an up to date- understanding of relevant accounting standards (i.e. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Canadian Auditing Standards, Public Sector Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards), Provincial statutes and regulations, City by-laws and Council directions and agreements.
• Assists in the development of performance measures and benchmarks and monitors results with appropriate unit staff.
• Supports internal and external assurance compliance effort as required.

Key Qualifications

1. Professional Canadian accounting designation (CPA) is preferred, accompanied with minimum 5 years of professional experience in a public or private sector accounting environment.
2. Extensive experience in the preparation of financial statements within a similar environment.
3. Experience with SAP and various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
4. Experience supervising, leading, motivating, and training staff in a unionized environment.
5. Advanced knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), common municipal policies and practices.
6. Excellent written communication skills
7. Advanced knowledge of financial and internal controls
8. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working with all organizational levels.
10. Familiarity with Ontario Statutes, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, employment standards, labour and human rights, and other applicable government legislation, is essential to this role.
11. Commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity, and can lead cross-divisional teams, facilitate decision-making and achieve excellence in accounting practices and reporting, as well as exercise independent judgement and discretion when dealing with confidential matters.
12. Ability to work under minimum supervision and work overtime when required.

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.