Financial Analyst, Housing Jobs

Financial Analyst, Housing

Human Services – Housing Services

Status

• 1 Contract Full-time end date December 31, 2024

Salary Range: $73,482 - $91,853/ year

Work mode: Remote * see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work:  35 hour/week

Who we are: Housing Services l eads service system planning and management of housing and homelessness programs and services with a view to policy and service integration. Helps improve these services through effective planning, based on local information and research about the needs of Peel’s many different communities.

“Housing Services is passionately committed to ensuring stable, affordable, appropriate housing and supports in Peel. We manage a collaborative system of care focused on delivering services with compassion and respect in a way that preserves dignity.”

The Role: This position performs review and evaluation of financial statements and annual reports submitted by service providers in the Region of Peel. This position will also perform financial and operational reviews related to the delivery and ongoing administration of the Human Services programs.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Support the year end provincial audit process and other program reporting requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure adequate internal controls exist within high volume expenditures
• Review the financial activities and the administrative structure for social housing groups, community agencies and non-profits in the Region of Peel
• Analyze and monitor financial performance of service providers, including identification of risk from insolvency or potential fraud
• Assess financial impact of changes in budget and program parameters
• Review and analyze Annual Information Returns from service providers. Attend providers’ site and perform operational reviews of providers’ financial controls and processes
• Evaluate funding shortfalls or surpluses and explain causes
• Assist in the development and implementation of a reporting process for assessing new service providers
• Perform routine and ad-hoc research and analysis.
• Support staff complement reporting function to Housing Services
• Account reconciliation (analyze and raise issues with Supervisor/Senior Financial Analyst)
• Reconcile monthly subsidy and prepare accruals
• Provide financial support and advice to participants in the Human Services program and staff members in the delivery of excellent customer service to clients
• Review and maintain a financial evaluating process to analyze new operators request for Service Agreements with the Region of Peel
• Review and analyze budget and year-end financial statements from service providers
• Prepare and analyze subsidy forecasts
• Prepare subsidy estimates and reconcile subsidy entitlements for service providers in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations, regional policies, and funding guidelines
• Analyze and make recommendations on providers’ financial action plans. Prepare information for annual budget submission and support the development of the Regional Human Services subsidy budget

What The Role Requires

• Strong organizational, planning, analytical and administrative skills
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, and to deal well with changing tasks and priorities
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• A university degree in Business or Economics, a professional accounting designation or “finalist level” along with a minimum of 3 years experience in an automated financial environment or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• Work Mode: In this role you will have the ability to work mostly remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 10 Peel Centre Drive worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis starting at 2 weeks per annum
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan (where applicable)
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan

Hours of Work : 35 hours per week. The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

You may have seen or heard Peel Region’s presence in the media surrounding the announcement and tabled legislation by the Ford government regarding the structure of our municipal government. At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community, and want to ensure you are informed and up to date. Regardless of governance models that support the residents of Peel, skilled and qualified talent is, and will be, needed to deliver services to the community that we serve. Peel Region remains committed to working with all partners, providing information to inform decisions. For additional information and latest updates about the governance announcement, please visit our News Release webpage.

If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and s ince 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

The Region of Peel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process, upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact [email protected] .

Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.