Financial Analyst 800-81B-24

POSITION: Financial Analyst

REPORTS TO: Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting

DEPARTMENT: Finance

LOCATION: North Bay

REFERENCE: 800-81B-24

SALARY: $78,390 – $92,223

Who We Are

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve. We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

Accountability Statement

The Financial Analyst is responsible for the preparation, monitoring and reporting of financial and statistical information for internal and external users.

Major Duties/ Responsibilities

• Find efficiencies and improvements, whether it be saving in cost or time, within the Finance department
• Prepare and monitor, financial and statistical, analytical reports
• Prepare quarterly forecasting and annual Business Plan reporting
• Assist with month-end and year-end consolidation and financial reporting based on PSAB requirements
• Monitor and report, in writing to the appropriate manager, the month-to-month fluctuations and the budget-to-actual variances in various accounts
• Monitor, analyze and make recommendations complete with a rational for “what-if” scenarios requested by the Operating Groups or Senior Management
• Review proposed service contracts and provide financial recommendations and rational to senior management as to which proposal provides value-for-money for services outlined in the contract
• Prepare and monitor annual budget for various Divisions
• Prepare adjusting journal entries at month-end and at year-end closing
• Coordinate use of general ledger chart of accounts and advise proper methods of reporting financial and statistical information for various divisions through communication with senior management
• Complete monthly and year-end reconciliations of various general ledger accounts to source documents
• Submit and present to various users (internal and external) financial reports
• Perform special assignments and other duties as required by the Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting and the Director of Finance

Requirements

• Must be detail oriented and have superior analytical and financial analysis skills
• Thinks strategically and critically
• Must be committed to Company Health and Safety standards and expectations
• Must possess strong computer skills (advanced Excel)
• Minimum of 6 to 12 months as a Financial Analyst
• CPA designation required (or pursuing)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to meet strict deadlines with strong time management skills
• AS400/Infinium and Sequel or other “query” based computer software training are a definite asset
• Must have good interpersonal and leadership skills
• University degree or college diploma in Business Administration or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience needed in downloading and manipulating data
• Excellent oral, written communication skills and problem solving skills
• Evaluates, synthesizes and interrelates information from internal and external sources when solving problems and making decisions
• Knowledge of Rail, Motor Coach, and Remanufacturing industries is an asset
• Knowledge of accounting practices

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: August 31, 2023, no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.

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