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The Manager, Payroll is responsible for managing the payroll function for our Sustainable Cleaning Solutions (SCS) division. This position ensures that all payroll processes and activities are efficient and delivered effectively. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

People Leadership

Demonstrates strong, competent leadership for team members to guide them in reaching their full potential and meeting their objectives, which supports achievement of our corporate goals. Specifically, these responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Full involvement with recruiting talent.
• Provides mentoring, coaching and guidance to all team members.
• Objectively recommends compensation adjustments.
• Manages all aspects of performance.
• Manages the payroll team including training, coaching / mentoring, and conducting performance management of work assignments, evaluating employee performance, determining related training and orientation requirements, addressing performance issues through intervention or counseling.

Customer Service

• Maintains high customer service levels from the payroll team by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments and system processes, problem identification and resolution. 
• Receives and responds to payroll inquiries and complaints regarding issues such as interpretations of payroll regulations and collective agreements.  

Payroll Processing and Administration

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of payroll payments through such tasks as creating and maintaining processing schedules and checklists, reviewing reports to ensure the integrity and completeness of the payroll and benefits information, identifying and correcting discrepancies.  Ensures that all payroll information remains confidential and controlled.
• Coordinates the processing of special payments for severance, retroactive, performance and merit pay and collective agreement and Human Rights grievance resolution payments. Manages the analysis of audit query reports as a result of the payroll process runs.
• Manages the implementation of the recovery process for overpayments (i.e. recovery period for payroll deduction and release of the payroll authorization form).
• Manages the requisitions for off-cycle cheque processing.

Government Reporting, Remittances and Audits

• Manages the activities and performance of payroll team members to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness – institutes appropriate internal controls for the payroll operation; ensures compliance with Revenue Canada, Employment Standards and collective agreements.  Prepares returns and reports as required by the legislation; maintains competence and knowledge and acts as a resource for the application of Income tax, Canada Pension and Employment Insurance and other legislated employee/employer deductions; maintains proper and secured retention of payroll documents and data; monitors the control mechanisms which include performing and reviewing accounts, reconciling, explaining and accounting for discrepancies and taking corrective actions; participates in organizing audit activities and preparation of audit working papers for payroll.

Operational Efficiency, Effectiveness and Best Practices

• Evaluates the department’s ability to measure and improve customer needs by participating in activities to compare performance including the development of process standards; improving business processes to meet customer needs; sharing information and responding to areas of dissatisfaction.
• Evaluates the department’s ability to measure and improve cost effectiveness by promoting efficient and effective utilization of allocated resources, which includes developing team members to ensure continuity of operation of the Payroll function; hires evaluates and promotes continuous learning for team members; manages and resolves team members issues as necessary; fosters conditions for team effectiveness; promotes, assesses and improves team members productivity; develops and monitors efficiency standards, indicators, benchmarks and workload measurement standards.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant job-related experience.
• Advanced experience and knowledge of ERP payroll system.
• In-depth knowledge of CRA guidelines and payroll legislation. 
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated language proficiency (both verbal and written) in English and French

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• CPM designation required.

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Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews, analyzes and reconciles accounts and ensures compliance with related legislation, established divisional and corporate policies, procedures and practices and accounting principles

• Performs calculations in order to prepare adjusting entries and statements of account
• Identifies and resolves posting errors
• Performs and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliations, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journal entries
• Tracks and monitors incoming cash, cheques and supporting documents
• Maintains contact with clients
• Reviews general ledger recoveries and adjustments, and reconciles recoveries
• Provides financial analysis and other information to the Divisions
• Creates/executes ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes
• Assists on special projects and assignments
• Investigates, analyzes and takes corrective action on erroneous accounting transactions

• Respond to telephone enquiries submitted by City staff, banks, vendors and other stakeholders.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable accounting experience with completion of post-secondary accounting courses OR an acceptable combination of education and experience.
2. Considerable experience using SAP financial system or equivalent financial systems.
3. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.
4. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of banking related activities, and bank reconciliations.

You must also have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:  Excel and Word

• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare detailed summaries, statements and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose correspondence, memoranda and reports requiring specialized knowledge.
• Good interpersonal and customer skills with the ability to interact with staff, clients and the public in an efficient and diplomatic manner, both in person and by telephone.
• Mathematical ability to calculate recoveries and adjustments.
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work with minimal supervision and to complete a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to detect, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a member of a team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs accounting duties such as reviewing, researching, analyzing and reconciling ledger accounts, setting up and maintaining expenditures and revenue working papers, spreadsheets and reconciliation to general ledger.
• Prepares the monthly departmental financial analysis and reports for divisions.
• Prepares and calculates subsidy claims and other ad hoc financial and statistical reports for different levels of government.
• Prepares and maintains accounts receivable functions including bank deposits and reconciliation, preparing, reviewing, posting and reconciling journals entries.
• Performs and/or provides oversight of accounting functions ensuring compliance with divisional and corporate policies and procedures and all relevant by-laws including interpretation of policies, by-laws, agreements/contracts and council reports.
• Researches and analyzes financial information to verify validity of transactions processed in SAP.  Prepares financial statements and expenditure reports i.e. capital expenditure reports, Council initiated special projects expenditure reports, and reserve fund schedules.
• Reviews financial system reports, i.e., variance, cost center, miscellaneous accounts.  Makes comments or corrections as necessary.
• Analyzes and reconciles account balances. Prepares, reviews, and posts journal entries.
• Co-ordinates projects and assignments.
• Liaises with City Division, for the development of purchasing documents, and implementation of divisional contracts and blanket contracts. Ensures the timely purchase of goods and services required to support operational needs.
• Provide support to divisional staff on setting up, monitoring and amending Blanket Contracts.
• Directs accounting staff and provides training, advice and guidance as needed.
• Provides assistance and advice on accounting & financial-related matters to the Divisions, internal, and external parties.
• Provides financial analysis, claims and other information to the Divisions as requested.
• Creates ad hoc financial system reports for analysis purposes.
• Ensures internal controls are maintained in accordance with City By-laws and policies.
• Co-ordinates with the City, Provincial and Federal Auditors.
• Prepares working papers and processes period-end and year-end entries.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Completion of a professional accounting designation or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience in the accounting/financial management field.
2. Extensive experience in modern municipal accounting or relevant private sector experience in financial accounting and financial reporting.
3. Considerable experience working with the City's financial systems and applications including SAP, Microsoft Office Suite(Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and other computerized applications/systems.
4. Considerable experience in the analysis, investigation and processes of accounts receivable and or accounts payable.
5. Considerable experience in the analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statement preparation.

You must also have:

• Advanced knowledge of municipal accounting and purchasing principles and practices including relevant by-laws.
• Advanced knowledge of internal control and ability to analyze and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, operating management and outside departments, agencies and clients.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all organizational levels.

• Ability to prepare detailed correspondence, memoranda, summaries, financial statements, and documentation requiring the interpretation and application of a wide range of administrative accounting practices.
• Ability to perform complex detailed computations and calculations.
• Ability to work under time constraints and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage work independently with minimal supervision and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to complete work accurately with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

The City of Toronto is Canada’s largest municipality serving 2.9+ million residents & thousands of communities in Toronto. We have consistently been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

The City of Toronto offers a new and exciting opportunity for CPA Associate positions through our CPA Pre-Approved Program. Over a 30-month term, this City of Toronto rotational program will provide CPA Associates with the experience needed to qualify as a Chartered Professional Accountant. This experience will be gained through rotational assignments made available in Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit and Financial Planning and Analysis. The City of Toronto also provides CPA Associates with preparatory and training support, including study leave to assist in their preparation for CPA examinations.

Major Responsibilities:

CPA Associates at the City of Toronto will be part of the CPA Pre-Approved Program with practical experience rotations between two of the three following divisions:

Accounting Services Division

• Researches complex accounting issues, and evaluates, calculates, and recommends appropriate accounting treatment.
• Reviews new and/or revised Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and assesses the impact on City of Toronto accounting policies and on consolidated financial statements.
• Supports the development of City of Toronto corporate accounting policies, and updates policies for new standards to be adopted (as required).
• Prepares annual financial statements and reporting requirements, including the consolidation of relevant agencies, corporations and other consolidated entities.
• Prepares and analyzes relevant note disclosures and ratios for routine and non-routine financial statement elements and reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of ad hoc financial analysis, staff reports, and presentations for submission to City executives, Committees or Council.
• Assesses general ledger balances and transactions for compliance with PSAS.
• Assists the Supervisor or Manager with various tasks/operational requests and attends meetings where confidential financial information is discussed.

Internal Audit Division

• Assists and participates in the establishment of audit objectives, scope and criteria, report writing, the development of recommendations and the evaluation and presentation of audit results.
• Completes audit procedures (interviews, walkthroughs, testing, questionnaires, examining documents and reports, site visits, etc.) developed for each audit objective in accordance with the project plan.
• Performs and provides input to a wide range of financial and operational reviews at the City of Toronto to ensure the reliability of financial information, a strong internal control environment, and compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Supports planning, coordination and execution of audits for the organization’s major business and accounting processes to identify opportunities for improvement including cost savings and improvements to the efficiency/effectiveness of operations.
• Ensures internal controls are designed and maintained in accordance with City by-laws, policies, and best practices to ensure key risks are being managed.
• Provides content for detailed audit reports, executive summaries and presentations for all levels of management and presents results and recommendations to management in support of providing assurance that enterprise risks are being managed.

Financial Planning Division

• Assists in the implementation of corporate budget systems/ reporting tools that support strategic corporate and political decision-making.
• Assists in preparation of corporate and divisional financial planning and analysis for capital/operating budget estimates and submissions that align with council directives, corporate guidelines, and City service and operational needs based on the most cost-effective use of City resources.
• Monitors and evaluates in-year expenditure and revenue performance, reports on causes for variances and recommends mitigating strategies to clients and management.
• Supports the development of strategic approaches, analytical techniques, and fiscally sustainable solutions to meet the City’s fiscal challenges/opportunities, including cost containment, full cost recovery, and revenue maximization.
• Reviews and analyzes costs and revenues for both operating and capital budgets, including resources required to deliver identified services and appropriate business case analysis.
• Supports cash flow forecast validation to monitor and report on the City’s overall cash availability.
• Reviews budget impact on programs/agencies’ service delivery and performance measures and prepares finding summary that guides the City’s strategic objective discussions.

Key Qualifications:

1. Post-secondary undergraduate degree that meets the qualifications for enrollment into the CPA Professional Educational Program (PEP)
2. Admission to the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) and in good standing with CPA Ontario
3. Experience leading and participating in extracurricular activities
4. Experience handling multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines on time and working with diverse groups
5. Experience conducting research, data analysis, and summarizing findings
6. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
7. Ability to work effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with others
8. Proficient computer skills to use a variety of software packages (e.g. MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
9. Excellent project management and organizational skills
10. Effective decision-making, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented approach and strong customer service orientation
11. Post-secondary transcripts may need to be provided upon request

To review, analyze, develop, and coordinate the Division’s Capital and Operating Budgets for the effective delivery of the Ontario Works Program. To monitor the expenditures and revenues and develop/assess performance targets and ensure all available funding options are presented to senior management and utilized to their optimum efficiency.  To provide advice, council and support to Divisional staff on purchasing and invoice payment matters.

• Implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding Ontario Works Program specific financial requirements.
• Oversees and is responsible for the preparation of the Division’s capital and operating budget submissions; reviews, analyzes and develops and coordinates the reconciliation and justification for budget requests.
• Prepares budget presentations, briefing notes and supporting documentation as well as prepares consolidated financial reports in response to requests from Members of Council, the Provincial staff and senior management.
• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes expenditures and revenues to ensure they do not exceed approved funding levels; identifies significant program cost variances and recommends key strategic initiatives/corrective action to senior management.
• Prepares financial reports and recommendations for senior management on the economic and financial impacts of changes in Federal and Provincial policies, programs and regulations governing financial and employment assistance programs under Ontario Works
• Ensures that Capital and Operating budget requests meet the requirements of and are consistent with Council direction, Divisional operational plans, and corporate guidelines/targets.
• Assesses budget submissions from operating units and recommends budget submission adjustments to senior management.
• Provides advice, council, and support to Divisional staff on purchasing and invoice payment matters, including the development of RFP’s/RFQ’s, Requests to Purchase Goods and Services, contract management and the processing of payments to external vendors.
• Oversees and is responsible for the OW Service Contract reporting process to determine the Provincial share of expenditures governed by Provincial acts/legislation with various cost sharing/subsidy calculations.
• Ensures subsidies available under OW are maximized to reduce the City’s share of expenditures.
• Monitors and verifies movement in the Division’s reserve funds and maintains integrity of transactions.
• Leads and participates on various Divisional and Departmental projects by providing leadership, financial expertise, and guidance.
• Liaises with various Divisional, Departmental, Corporate and Provincial staff in all financial and budgetary activities.
• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Develops policies, procedures and recommendations for financial management and budgetary control.

Key Qualifications:

1. Post secondary education in financial management and/or the completion of an accounting designation (e.g. CA, CPA) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Extensive relevant experience in the application of the principles and practices of operating and capital budget formulation, purchasing, and financial planning within a large private or public sector organization.
3. Considerable experience in performing budget and financial analysis assignments, specifically compiling, and analyzing financial and statistical data and making appropriate recommendations.
4. Considerable experience in the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations, explaining financial supporting analysis in the context of proposing effective strategies and making recommendations to senior management.
5. Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and foster effective internal and external relationships.
6. Sound judgment and ability to handle matters of a confidential, proprietary, or sensitive nature as they relate to Council, other senior staff and the public.
7. Strong project management skills with respect to performing research and cost benefit analysis for complex financial projects.
8. Familiarity with the budgeting, purchasing, financial and administrative procedures of a large corporate environment.
9. Ability to work independently and as a team member, managing multiple tasks under pressure and producing results within tight time frames.
10. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) with advanced spreadsheet skills to prepare financial reports.
11. Strong knowledge of SAP in the areas of purchasing and reporting.

We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

We currently have multiple Senior Financial Analyst opportunities that we're hiring for. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and senior management, to provide valuable insights and recommendations to enhance our financial performance. Your expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis will be crucial in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support informed decision-making.

What you'll do:
•    Support the financial operations of the business through the preparation and review of month-end journal entries, forecasts, and budgets.
•    Provide commentary on financial results and key business indicators and drive continuous improvement within the finance team.
•    Participate in the organization's strategic planning process and maintain an understanding of industry trends, key business/cost drivers, and accounting policies.
•    Develop and prepare weekly scorecard reporting for use by management and provide visibility into financial performance and operational measures through the preparation of monthly reporting packages.
•    Conduct analysis on revenue trends, prepare month-end variance analysis and commentaries versus budget and forecasts, and identify risks and opportunities.
•    Collaborate with key business partners and finance leadership teams, and communicate key trends, observations, and business impacts.
•    Assist in business case development, financial modelling, and decision-making in support of strategic initiatives.
 

What you'll have:
•    A University degree in a business-related field (Accounting or Finance preferred), with a professional accounting designation (CPA/CGA/CA/CMA) or MBA.

•    3-5 years of progressive financial experience
•    Strong technical accounting skills, with knowledge of IFRS 15 and other relevant standards
•    Advanced skills in Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
•    Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
•    Comfort and confidence in dealing with senior leadership and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
•    Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated history of engaging with leadership in both business and finance.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle competing priorities under short timelines.
•    Knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems and Hyperion/Essbase is an asset.

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

· Health & well-being benefits
· Donation matching
· Paid time off for volunteering
· Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
· Generous employee discounts
· Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

Current Opportunities: 

We have vacanies in the following areas:

• FP&A: the responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making. In this role, you'll analyze financial data, create financial models, and provide insights to management to help optimize financial performance and achieve business objectives.
• Controller: the duties include overseeing the accounting and financial reporting functions. You'll be responsible for financial statement preparation, internal controls, financial analysis, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

As part of the recruitment process, the selected candidate will be required to complete a background check which includes credit and criminal checks.

Schedule: [[req_RogersFullPartTime]]
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 333 Bloor Street East (012), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Finance & Accounting & Accounting

Major Responsibilities: 

As a member of the Financial Planning team, within the Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration Division, which supports Infrastructure and Development Services (IDS) programs, the Budget Analyst is responsible to prepare, consolidate and analyze the assigned client division's operating and capital budget, review actual financial transactions as well as monitor and report variances.

Reporting to the Financial Planning Manager, of Policy, Planning, Finance & Administration Division, the Budget Analyst:

• Coordinates the preparation of the annual estimates and the review and input of budget information into divisional and corporate systems in accordance with budget guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains an effective program for financial control of various services, service elements and activities, including the management & maintenance of divisional account hierarchy.
• Provides sound advice, guidance and analytical service regarding the preparation of the budget, corporate variance reporting and related financial issues.
• Performs analysis of assigned program expenditures, revenues, and service factors on monthly basis and provide sound advice and guidance respecting budget variances and financial issues.
• Performs analysis / reconciliation of financial transactions and prepares adjusting journal entries to ensure consistency with approved budgets.
• Meets with managers to review significant variances, develop formal explanations and determine the impact on service levels for corporate variance reporting purposes.
• Assists divisions in making recommendations on opportunities for contracting service in or out, prepares cost/benefit analyses, as well as assists with the evaluation of alternative delivery options.
• Works with human resources staff and managers in monitoring and updating organization structure, position data and corresponding incumbents including providing complement management support in all phases of the staffing function for new hires, alternate rates, promotions, recalls, transfers and terminations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of business processes relating to maintenance of organization structure and position management including the support of related guidelines, policies and standards for complement management.
• Monitors performance of operating unit and participates in team projects, such as the development of new budget/ financial systems, policies and procedures to improve financial control and evaluation of operational performance.
• Provides assistance in the maintenance of divisional organizational structure and required changes to financial system chart of accounts.
• Prepares service adjustment scenarios, which may involve operational or labour relation issues; assists with the preparation, review and summation of business cases and/or briefing notes.
• Ensures divisional compliance with divisional/corporate financial planning policies and procedures.
• Coaches divisional staff on financial planning methodology and practices including conducting workshops and training sessions on budget preparation
• Develops and maintains budget databases and other related databases/spreadsheets.
• Develops and maintains salary cost planning systems for the division's Complement/HR
• Establishment as well as ensuring that the divisional gapping targets are met.
• Prepares statistical reports, spreadsheets, graphs, analysis and budget presentations as requested by management for the various standing committees to support the overall approval of the budget.
• Contributes to the development of enhanced or new financial planning systems, helps define divisional requirements and identify impacts on financial planning processes.
• Providing assistance to the Manager and Senior Budget Analyst in the performance of their work.

Key Qualifications:

1. Experience in the preparation, evaluation and administration of operating and/or capital budgets, including variance analysis and forecasting.
2. Experience in preparing comprehensive reports and analyzing large amount of data, interpreting and summarizing information for the purpose of supporting decision making regarding financial, budgetary, policy and/or services issues.
3. Considerable experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint including experience using SAP and/or other equivalent database systems for financial reporting or accounting purposes.
4. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function, such as financial planning, accounting, business administration or combined equivalent of education and experience.
5. Professional accounting designation (E.g. CA, CGA, CMA, or CPA) is an asset.
6. Full understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
7. Knowledge of using CAPTOR and PBF systems is an asset
8. Knowledge of relevant government legislation and regulation in the area of governance, budgeting, financial reporting and service delivery. Municipal knowledge and experience is an asset.
9. Highly developed communication skills with the ability to write effective briefing notes, business cases, reports, and prepare and give presentations.
10. Excellent analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and the ability to provide strategic recommendations.
11. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with clients at all levels of the organization, fellow employees and external stakeholders
12. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing and competing priorities and deadlines, multiple tasks and high performance expectations.

Responsible for 4 key areas of business:

1. Finance/Business Workforce Planning and Analysis (variance, actuals, forecasting and planning).

2. Building dashboards, decks and performing ad-hoc analysis for senior leadership and providing insight.

3. Enhancements to reporting.

4. Provide insights, cost savings and revenue generation.

The Senior Analyst Performance Management is accountable for providing reporting and analytical solutions to understand, analyze, and enable our users to make informed decisions as it relates to T&O financial management. The role is accountable for reporting related to project financials, vendor spend, cloud spend and assisting in the production of various reports and materials prepared for senior management.

• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of new analytics & reporting solutions.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Builds reports and visualizations to effectively communicate data driven insights to users for a variety of audiences e.g. visualization solutions of data into reports, graphics, dashboards to illustrate facts, trends, and insights.
• Develops solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Supports development and execution of strategic analytics & reporting initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and information to provide subject-matter insights and recommendations.
• Develops tools and delivers training programs for use of reporting tools and self-serve analytics by non-analytical end users; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Documents and maintain operational procedures and processes relating to analytical and reporting processes.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or economics is required
• Accounting designation is preferred, but not required – CPA, CA, CGA, CMA
• 4-6 years’ experience in a Finance function in financial services.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship managements skills 
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge and experience in data preparation, data analysis, and statistical tool sets including but not limited to Spotfire, PowerBI - Very good.   
• Flexible, adaptable and highly motivated
• Effectively cope with complex and ambiguous situations
• Professional team player who thrives in a dynamic environment

02/29/2024

Address:

33 Dundas Street West

Finance & Accounting

First Nations/Metis/Inuit – Financial Advisor

Posted pursuant to Scotiabank’s Special Program under the Employment Equity Act and Canadian Human Rights Act.
 
While you must be an Indigenous person in order to submit your resume, participation is completely voluntary. Please use the definition below to make sure you’re eligible and open to self-identifying as Indigenous person:
 
Indigenous peoples include  First Nation, Métis and Inuit people. Only Indigenous peoples who come from Canada should identify themselves as belonging to this designated group

What your role will be…

At Scotiabank we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At Scotiabank – you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.

What you’ll be doing…
 

Our Advisors are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, our focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Taking a proactive approach to discovering our customer needs, listening to understand what they are asking for
• Educating our customers, providing relevant insights and expert advice

• Building our customer’s comprehensive plans using a holistic approach to help them achieve their goals
• Nurturing strong, long-standing relationships

What you need to succeed...

• A strong desire and determination to create solid relationships with customers and provide excellent service.
• You're someone who can take initiative and aims for high performance
• Naturally curious, you enjoy finding solutions to customers' needs and helping them reach their financial goals.
• Openness to take industry-related courses required for the position. You'll have Scotiabank's support in your learning journey, including tuition reimbursement and focused study groups.

What we're offering

• The opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive organization and connect with other First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Scotiabankers and their allies when joining our Indigenous Employee Resource Group.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package which include:
  • $10,000 annually dedicated to your well being
  • Traditional Indigenous Practices Leave
  • Indigenous Employee Mentoring Program
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities
• You can expect to be recognized and rewarded for high-performance. You’ll be supported by leadership through meaningful development conversations that enable faster advancement and internal training to support your growth and development
• You'll receive clear, transparent criteria to progress in your career

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.

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:

• Performs research and prepares community housing operating budget and variance report
• 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
•  Reviews payments request from agencies to determine accuracy, availability of funds and compliance with funding agreement and City’s policy and procedures
•  Maintains and update life-to-date files for grants to report on availability of funds
• 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
• 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
• Attends meetings to provide and clarify financial information and resolve issues

Key Qualifications:

1. A degree in accounting, financial management or business administration or equivalent. Possession of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
2. Considerable experience in the preparation of budgets, forecast, complex financial statements and analysis.
3. Considerable experience in accounting and computer-based accounting systems.
4. Experience conducting financial and/or program compliance audits independently.
5. Ability to work independently in a demanding, fast paced, constantly changing environment.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. General understanding of the principles and practices employed in the effective financial analysis of business and government operations.
8. General understanding of financial reporting and financial statements including non- profit reporting requirements.
9. Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Division & Section: Housing Secretariat, Finance & Business Services
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street