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In the role of National Supply Chain Finance Manager working in Toronto, ON you will be part of the Six Pints Supply Chain Finance team.  You will be the key finance business lead for the brewery and distribution locations across Canada. You will support, provide guidance and be a proactive leader within the leadership team. Additionally, you will provide leadership, analysis and reporting of both the performance and price variances related to total Six Pints Supply Chain.

This position reports to the Director of Finance and works closely with the leadership team and Six Pints Supply Chain.  

The Responsibilities: 

• Most importantly, you will lead a team of talented colleagues, and support their growth and development through career discussions and consistent one on one conversations.
• Ensure month-end & quarter-end close processes are completed timely & accurately.
• Provide leadership with respect to effectively managing with the Supply Chain Operations team both the performance and price variances within Supply Chain Financial reporting.
• Responsible for the leadership and development for 1 direct report.
• Operates as a proactive business partner in providing financial support, stewardship of key processes & controls, and leadership.

The Other Qualifications:  

• You are an authentic leader. You value and respect differences and believe inclusion and belonging is the key to collaboration and a winning team culture. 
• You have a university degree and financial designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA etc.).
• You have 3+ years manufacturing experience, including 2+ years at management level position.
• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities. 
• You build relationships and collaborate to get the desired outcome. 
• You take accountability for results - acting with integrity and honoring commitments. 
• You have a thirst for learning - you are always looking for ways to learn and help one another grow.  
• You exhibit our core values

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:  

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office.
• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities. 
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference - from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are. 
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization.  
• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities. 
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resouces. 
• On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages! 
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

• Posting Period: 05-Dec-2024 to 19-Dec-2024 
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Reporting to the Project Manager, Council & Support Services, this position is responsible for providing key administrative and customer support to Members of City Council including accounting, purchasing. human resources and payroll functions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to Members of City Council, the Integrity Commissioner, the Lobbyist Registrar and the Ombudsman and their staff on all aspects of their business requirements, including accounting, purchasing and payroll issues.
• Performs duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling ledger accounts, setting up and maintaining expenditures and revenue working papers, spreadsheets and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Prepares financial statements and statistical data reports, i.e. departmental capital and current projects and council expenses for quarterly routine disclosure on the City's website including redacting personal information.
• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles cost center expenditures, budget variance reports related to departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Reconciles and monitors capital/current projects and recoveries.
• Maintains a Cost Control System including subsidiary records relating to departmental capital and current projects.
• Prepares monthly departmental financial statements and other financial information for the Division.
• Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling payment processing forms and interface payments.
• Performs calculations to process period end accruals for expenditures.
• Prepares working papers and processes period end and year-end closing entries.
• Reviews financial system reports and takes action as required.
• Analyzes and reconciles account balances.
• Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries.
• Reviews General Ledger expenditure and revenue accounts, processes reclassification and reallocation adjustments, and reconciles expenditures.
• Prepares statements for reporting to management and Divisions.
• Analyzes monthly budget variances and prepares detailed expense projections and reports using SAP and Labor Distribution reports.
• Liaises different teams such as Account Services for payment matters and deal with accounting related issues and with People & Equity and Pension, Payroll & Employee Benefits divisions to provide support to clients.
• Assists with projects and assignments such as entering time and attendance information for payroll purposes and creating and maintaining HR records of hiring forms, staff contracts, payroll extensions, termination forms, and staff bank balances and responds to staff enquiries regarding payroll related issues.
• Coordinates data with the City, Provincial and Federal Auditors.
• Reconciles monthly Pcards.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Present enrolment towards the completion of a professional accounting designation (i.e., CGA/CMA course requirements) or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Extensive experience in municipal accounting or relevant public or private sector experience in financial accounting and financial reporting.
3. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processing of transactions relating to accounts receivable and/or accounts payable.
4. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.
5. Experience in the application of accounting and purchasing procedures, practices and techniques including accounts payable and receivable processes, and payroll procedures and policies.
6. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e., MS Word and Excel) and computer­ based accounting and payroll applications/systems (i.e., SAP).
7. Experience with various accounting functions including reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting, and reconciling journal entries and processing Pcard transactions.

You must also have:

• Ability to create and format complex reports and correspondence.
• Ability to maintain expenditures and revenue working papers, spreadsheets, and reconciliation to general ledger.
• Ability to perform computations and detailed calculations of statistical data related to funding, revenue expenditures and other specific operating budgets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and deal professionally and tactfully with Members of Council, all levels of staff and the public.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, with ability to meet tight deadlines, identify priorities, and deal with conflicting work demands in a fast-paced, high volume customer service environment.
• Ability to carry-out instructions in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and share workload.
• Ability to maintain accurate and orderly electronic records and files.

The Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst III) provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract (s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Month End Close

• Review project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review.
• Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supporting
  documents/calculations as required.
• Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation.
• Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers.
• Answering internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account.
• Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals.
• Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures
• Assistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by project
• Provide support for process improvement initiatives
• Provide support for job costing and pricing
• Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required
• Understand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognition
• Understand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles
• University graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.
• Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.
• Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.
• In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)
• Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)
• Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practices
• Strong process improvement and/or implementation experience
• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proactive and good problem solving skills

• Completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA)

What you’ll do

Our Finance team plays a key role in helping us stay competitive in the ever-changing retail environment by providing accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting, analysis, and advice to our business. Reporting to the Manager of FP&A supporting CTR, this role supports our Canadian Tire Retail partners to provide financial counsel in planning, forecasting, reporting, and analyzing CTC’s anchor retail business.

• Provide excellent support to client groups by monitoring results versus budget / forecast / prior year and providing thorough analyses, and investigating variances while identifying risks and opportunities that will impact future periods

• Produce insightful, meaningful, and analytical commentary and reporting that can assist financial and non-financial stakeholders to facilitate decision making

• Prepare forward-looking, accurate, and timely annual budgets and mid-year forecasts pertaining to various margin line items, leveraging historical trends and key assumptions to guide future expectations

• Anticipate evolving financial performance reporting needs and work with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and process changes

• Participate as a subject matter expert in special projects and ad hoc analysis as required

What you bring

• University degree or College diploma in Business, Finance/Accounting, or business-related discipline

• Are currently pursuing or have obtained an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)

• 2+ years in a business or financial analysis role

• Budgeting, forecasting, and planning experience, as well as experience with financial modeling.

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent communication skills; superior cross functional relationship/collaboration skills.

• Attention to detail, organized, motivated self-starter and with ability to thrive in an environment responsive to changing business requirements.

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, HFM and SQL is an asset

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

Job Summary:

The Revenue Services Unit of the Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration (PPFA) division is responsible for all activities related to revenue, invoicing, collections, banking, refunds, analysis and reporting for Infrastructure Services (IS) and Development & Growth Services (DGS). The successful candidate for this position will focus primarily on invoicing, refunds, analysis, and reporting.

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 operations 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.
• Monitors the results for established performance measures/key performance indicators for individual employees, the unit, and client divisions within IS and DGS service areas.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Ensures the overall integrity and correctness of deposits, revenues, and receivables for the PPFA and the client divisions within IS and DGS service areas, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), City by-laws, Corporate Finance policies and procedures and Council directives.
• Assists the Manager Revenue Services with the review, evaluation and development of policies and procedures.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of accounts receivable and write off reports for inclusion in the Controller and Chief Accountant’s report to Standing Committee and Council.
• Supervises activities relating to accounts receivable to ensure billing and collection activities relating to internal and external receivable are in accordance with corporate accounts receivable policy and procedures.
• Ensures that HST requirements and other legislative changes are correctly reflected in the divisional billing systems and provides advice on the applicability of HST on sales or services.
• Negotiates payment plans, deals with collection agencies and City Legal in conjunction with the division's staff to address accounts receivable issues.
• Prepares revenues and accounts receivable aged analysis and the annual provision statements for doubtful accounts.
• Provides monthly information to Accounting Services for the monthly debtor's watch list.
• Ensures that the Credit Check protocol is followed for specified non-cash (i.e. invoice) transactions involving the sale of goods and services.
• Ensures timely preparation of invoices and follow-up on collection of inter-divisional charges for IS, DGS and relevant divisions.
• Supervises the processing of refunds for all divisions within IS and  DGS service areas.
• Ensures proper processing of payments, establishment of files and record keeping for deferred revenues, security deposits, and cash-in-lieu developer contributions.
• Supervises insurance claims for third party property damage to the City's infrastructure and liaises with Toronto Police, Legal Services, insurance companies and the debtor on insurance claims.
• Ensures NSF cheques are processed, and the amounts billed for recovery.
• Reconciles the financial data in SAP with the various sub-systems, investigates and adjusts for significant variances.
• Prepares quarterly security deposits, cash-in-lieu, deferred revenues, and other reports to the divisions within IS and  DGS service areas., ensures that revenues are recognized in accordance with the appropriate accounting standards and policies.
• Reconciles various SAP accounts relating to client divisions.
• Develops, implements, and monitors corporate and divisional policies and procedures, from an internal control perspective with respect to revenues, receivables, and refunds.
• Provides information to the City's Auditor General and external and Internal Auditors with respect to revenues and receivables.
• Prepares financial reports and analysis, both custom and regular, for the review of senior management and divisional staff.
• Supervises the closing of all receivable and general ledger accounts at accounting period-ends.
• Completes year-end activities related to accounts receivable, liabilities and reconciliations in accordance with the Municipal Code and corporate policies and procedures.
• Represents divisions within IS and DGS service areas in discussions and negotiations with other divisions and/or outside parties on revenue, receivables, and other relevant matters.
• Liaises with internal/external clients and Corporate Accounting Services on revenue related issues.

Key Qualifications:

1. Completion of a professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) OR Graduated with a post-secondary education in Business specializing in Finance or Accounting OR an equivalent combination of education and extensive experience.
2. Extensive experience with computer-based accounting systems(e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. To develop and maintain macros, databases, reports, analysis, and presentations.
3. Extensive supervisory level accounting experience in a public or private sector organization with particular focus on invoicing, refunds, analysis, and reporting
4. Extensive experience in financial policy and/or process development.
5. Demonstrated ability to motivate and train staff, ensuring effective teamwork, while promoting organizational performance, continuous improvement and encouraging innovation in others.
6. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills with an ability to establish effective working relationships with all City staff, internal and external clients, and the public.
7. Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills in combination with highly developed problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
8. Ability to conduct detailed research and effectively analyze information.
9. Ability to successfully manage and complete projects of various terms and complexities.
10. Familiar with relevant government legislation and the Occupation Health and Safety Act.

As a member of the Personal and Business Banking team, you’ll work in a fast-paced Banking Centre where you’ll make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives. As a Financial Services Representative, you’ll foster key relationships with clients, understand their financial and personal goals, provide informative and tailored service, and recommend the right products and solutions that will help their financial success. You’re flexible to work our banking centre hours which may include evenings and weekends. To help deliver a great client experience, you’re flexible to work at multiple banking centres within a reasonable travel distance. 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

How you'll succeed

• Client engagement - Meet with clients to understand their personal and business priorities, advise them on solutions, and provide a forward-looking financial plan. Use your knowledge of cash management, credit, investment and wealth protection to help clients meet their goals.

• Relationship building - Engage in marketing and outreach activities to show clients you value them and their communities. Grow your network, deepen existing relationships, and work as one team to ensure clients are connected to the right people and opportunities.

• Leveraging technology - Become a technology expert. Share your knowledge by introducing clients to our mobile banking applications, helping them to better manage their banking needs.

Who you are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.

• You’re goal oriented. You’re motivated by accomplishing your goals and delivering your best to make a difference.

• You know that details matter. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.

• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.

• You love to learn. You’re passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.

• You’re a certified professional. You have current accreditation and good standing Mutual Funds License (Canadian Securities Course or Investment Funds In Canada).

• You can demonstrate 1 year experience in working with clients and achieving sales results. It’s an asset if you have prior banking experience in a similar capacity.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-946 Lawrence Ave E

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Digital Literacy, Financial Products, Goal Planning, Group Problem Solving, Outbound Calls, Regulatory Requirements, Results-Oriented

End Date: November 14, 2024 (8 days left to apply)

What you'll do

Reporting to Manager of Accounting Operations, the Financial Analyst will play a key role within team focused on efficient and accurate accounting for long term assets and related financial statement lines. As part of the broader accounting operations team, the incumbent will prepare and record journal entries, reconciliations and analysis. This will include ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.

• Accounting for fixed assets and leases for CT Bank as well as IT-related assets for both the Bank and retail segments

• Preparation of journal entries, GL account reconciliations and variance analysis

• Provide evidence/support as requested by auditors, tax, internal control and other teams

• Opportunities to participate in finance mentorship program, DIB committees and join employee resource groups

What you bring

• University or college degree in accounting or similar program

• Pursuing CPA designation or interest in doing so

• 2+ years of experience in accounting

• Experience accounting for intangible assets, fixed assets or leases (nice to have, but not necessary)

• Interest in finding opportunities for automation, including use of macros, Power Query and PeopleSoft queries

• Experience with Microsoft products such as Excel, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook

• Experience with Oracle products such as PeopleSoft Financials or Hyperion Financial Management (nice to have, but not necessary)

• Willingness to work additional compensated hours during month-end periods

• Ability to work at the Yonge & Eglinton head office 2 days per week (subject to change)

Even if you don't meet all the mentioned criteria, we encourage applicants with other relevant experience to apply and highlight those qualifications.

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

End Date: November 5, 2024 (4 days left to apply)

Reporting to the Director, Finance – Content Settlement Operations, the Senior Financial Analyst will provide professional and reliable financial stewardship as it relates to the acquisition of Video content, analysis, and month-end responsibilities.

What you will do:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual Content Costs accounting entries and supporting working papers as required
• Assist with month-end close including comprehensive analysis of variances and account reconciliations
• Support monthly calculation and payment of Content fees and copyright royalties, in alignment with contracts
• Primary contact with external software partners for Networks fees, includes testing and implementing new software process to meet business needs.  Subject matter expert in maintenance of contracts, rates, payment, and analysis in software
• Support the performance of third-party audits including analyzing / disputing results
• Work cross functionally in support of data requirements for Budgets, Forecasts and Contract Negotiations
• Pursue opportunities for improvements in processes and reporting by identifying and providing solutions to gaps
• Complete special projects, ad-hoc requests, and various other duties as needed
   

What you will have:

• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting or financial analysis environment    
• Strong technical accounting skills with an accounting designation (CPA) or MBA or in progress                
• Advanced Excel skills required, including maintaining Macros and use of complex formulas for large volumes of data
• Experience with Alteryx, Power BI and Oracle ERP experience is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ease with communicating with various levels in the organization
• A team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and strict deadlines
• Highly advanced analytical skills and detailed oriented
• Strong team skills, but ability to work independently

This is a hybrid work position and will require you to be in office three days per week. You can choose which days in office work best for you!

If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, here is what you can expect:

• 15-minute phone screen with your recruiter, 1-hour interview with Hiring Manager, 30-minute final round interview with Director of the team. Best of luck!

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role. 

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: 12 Months
Work Location: 333 Bloor Street East (824), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Finance & Accounting & Financial Planning and Analysis
Requisition ID: 314089

The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis – Corp SG&A provides Global Financial Planning & Analysis support across Corporate SG&A expenditures.  Working closely with senior management of all departmental leads, the incumbent provides strategic forward - looking financial information on a timely and accurate basis.  This role will be focused on providing our business partners with better visibility into performance drivers, supporting fact-based decision making and helping drive process efficiencies while driving foundational FP&A activities (i.e. reporting, planning and analysis) 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning / Forecasting 

• Acts as Finance lead for Corporate SG&A processes, driving timely analysis, and reporting
• Provide timely, accurate and operational reporting to key stakeholders
• Collaborate with business partners to develop and consolidate monthly forecasts and budgets
• Provide insights to business partners, within and outside the Finance organization, though fact-based analysis
• Bring business meaning to financial results and actionable items through variance analysis and working with business partners
• Support the Global Allocation process

Monthly / Quarterly reporting

• Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all monthly accruals.
• Prepare accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting of Corporate SG&A expenditures
• Ensures continuous improvement relating to the internal reporting process and content of the information reported.

Other

• Focus on driving process improvement initiatives 
• Support ad hoc analysis and projects as required
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-5 Years of relevant work experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with others across various functions and levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on fact-based analysis
• Comfort working with large data sets and demonstrated ability to navigate data and pull out relevant insights
• Proven experience working with Advanced Excel functions and other Microsoft tools (i.e. PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Must be hands-on, detailed oriented and exhibit professional curiosity.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferably Finance or Accounting
• MBA and/or Accounting/Finance qualification (CPA or CFA) highly desired

Job Description: 

• Posting Period: 27-Sep-2024 to 11-Oct-2024 

 The Seniors Services and Long-Term Care (LTC) Division’s Financial Services unit is comprised of three teams.  

• The Budget and Analysis Review Team ensures the Division's operating and capital revenues and expenses are properly budgeted and tracked and works with Divisional leads to address discrepancies. It also ensures that all external funding are used efficiently, and related reporting is complete.  
• The Revenue and Trust Team manages accommodation payments, residents’ trust funds and donations.  
• The Decision Support Team supports reporting and data analytics across the Division and supports development of Tableau as well as other systems that support data collection such as SharePoint and Medallia/CheckMarket. 

Major Responsibilities

• Performs research and prepares operating and capital budget submissions and financial status reports
• Creates spreadsheets and provides additional documentation to support the division's operating and capital budget submissions
• Prepares budget schedules and takes necessary action to effect and maintain control of budget adjustments throughout the year
• Tracks capital budget project progress, expenditures, commitments, completion status and yearend projections
• Develops, prepares and maintains monthly budget variance and forecast reports in relation to Operating budgets for senior management of the Division.
• Develops and prepares financial statements to advise management on the financial status of various operating budget items, using information extracted from corporate and divisional accounting systems and databases
• Reviews Divisional financial statements for accuracy and completeness, determines accounts to be charged on all types of accounting documents, and liaises with Finance staff in establishing new Divisional account code requirements
• Reviews and analyses various expenses and revenue (e.g. payroll, contribution from reserve funds, etc.) and generates appropriate adjustments and timely management information reports
• Reviews all materials and purchase requisitions for availability of funds
• Researches and collects data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Divisional / Unit programs based on performance measurement criteria
• Conducts cost benefit studies and financial research on divisional operations from concept to completion
• Liaises with staff of Accounting Services, Payroll and Financial Planning, and assists in the preparation of financial reports and budget-related correspondence
• Reviews and updates current Divisional procedures as required to facilitate coordination of the division's budget submission, etc.
• Attends meetings to provide and clarify information and resolve issues
• Assists in the processing of subsidy requests and annual information returns.
• Monitors operating, capital and transition project accounts.
• Creates, develops and maintains personnel payroll forecast system for inclusion in the Division's operating budget.
• Provides guidance to accounting clerks in the performance of their duties. Checks and verifies account codes, features of expense

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Degree in accounting, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience with budget preparation, including complex financial statements, by using budget planning and data visualization tools such as CAPTOR, Public Budget Formulation (PBF) and Tableau is an asset.
3. Experience with cost-sharing programs, account reconciliation, variance analysis, and reporting on financial and performance metrics
4. Experience with computer-based accounting, financial, and purchasing systems (e.g., SAP, RPGS Online), along with the use of database management tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access. 

You must also have:

• A high level of skill in the extraction of large amounts of data from corporate systems and organizing, analyzing and transforming the data into information for management decision making.
• Sound knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices, maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, deployment of control accounts, age analysis of receivables, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), proficiency in mathematical calculations and high degree of accuracy with figures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and with external clients.
• Ability to work in teams and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a customer service environment, addressing the service inquires, requests and concerns of clients, the general public and/or staff.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces
• Familiarity with public sector performance measurement and the ability to research and track useful process and product measures for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Divisional programs is an asset.

Possession of a completed or partially completed CPA designation is considered an asset

Please Note:

As a condition of employment with the Senior Services and Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).