How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Analyst, Financial Services & Systems provides overall financial support and analysis in support of TRCA’s overall financial health, including the preparation, validation, analysis and review of financial information and systems.
Major Responsibilities:
Provides analytical support, guidance and advice regarding corporate financial performance, outcomes, insights, and implications to aide in optimal decision making
Prepares consolidated financial information documents that are high quality, accurate, consistent and timely
Supports the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects and programs with regard to in-year expenditure and revenue variance , as compared to approved in-year budgets
Identifies, records and monitors tangible capital assets in line with the Public Sector Accounting Standards framework applicable to TRCA
Regularly analyzes and monitors the balance sheet, revenues and expenses of the organization to ensure accuracy and completeness of information
Executes assigned corporate finance, accounting and year-end activities, including amortization, deferred revenue and AR reconciliation, balance sheet accounts reconciliations
Monitors the operating and capital levy allocation collection from TRCA’s partner municipalities.
Prepares financial reports and working papers for external audit purposes; this includes annual TRCA audit and other regulatory audit and review engagements
Ensures that reports available in the system are current and ensure presentation of reporting is meaningful for users
Ensures that core data including project accounts, account codes and user lists are updated on a regular basis and appropriately mapped.
What will you need to succeed:
Education:
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Finance, Business Commerce, Accounting, or a related field
Chartered Professional Accountant with CPA Ontario
Experience
4+ years of experience in financial analysis and systems administration
Knowledge/Skill/Ability – Competencies
Proficient in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and have a track record in supporting the implementation of significant corporate accounting initiatives
Knowledge of financial systems and management controls
Multi-year project financial management experience, including reporting and analysis of operating and capital budgets
Advanced mathematical abilities (e.g., ratios, rates, percentages)
Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions
Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, and management of financial systems
