Financial Analyst

Royal College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 58,782 - 73,528; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Accommodations for Applicants with Dis

Job summary

The Royal College is seeking a Financial Analyst in Ottawa to support the Controller, FBPs, and Director of Finance and Administration.

You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support across the organization and its entities, contributing to accurate financial reporting and decision-making.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting; not-for-profit experience is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes across multiple entities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Assist with investment accounting, reporting, and external audits; drive process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow analysis

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Data presentation

Multi-tasking

Education

University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS 365 collaboration tools

Business Central

Job description

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Hybrid: onsite in Ottawa and from home

Salary

Band 5 - Salary ranges from $58,782.00 to $73,528.00

Échelon 5 -- Salaire de 58 782 $ à 73 528 $

Organisational Overview

Today, the Royal College has over 55,000 members and the vision remains to advance the learning for specialist physicians to deliver the best health care for all. The Royal College partners and collaborates to lead the evolution of specialty medical education and standards; support specialist physicians, learners and teams to continuously improve; and advocate for excellence in specialty medicine by supporting innovation, well-being, equity and person-centered care. We are a national, nonprofit organization established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee the medical education of specialists in Canada.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Controller, Financial Services, the Financial Analyst provides financial and analytical support to the Controller, Finance Business Partners (FBPs), and Director of Finance and Administration. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial information through analysis, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and investment accounting. The Financial Analyst supports the budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes for the Royal College, RCI (Royal College International), The Foundation (RCF) and the Employees' Retirement (Pension) Plan (ERP) contributing to effective financial management and decision-making.

Typical Day

As a Financial Analyst supporting the Finance team, you'll play a key role in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses across multiple entities. Working closely with the Controller, you'll be responsible for investment accounting, compliance and reporting, prepare financial reports for leadership, and support budgeting, forecasting, and annual external audits. You'll also contribute to continuous improvements that strengthen financial reporting and processes.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Education: University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting; experience in a not-for-profit environment is an asset.
• Competencies: Advance knowledge of Excel; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; excellent attention to detail.
• Skills: Financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis; ability to interpret and present data clearly.
• Traits: Collaborative, proactive, adaptable, and committed to accuracy.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and knowledge of MS 365 collaboration tools is an asset.
• Assets: Experience with Business Central, investment accounting. French verbal and written communication skills

Key Qualifications and Skills (French)

• Formation : Diplôme universitaire en comptabilité, en finances ou dans un domaine connexe
• Expérience : Au moins trois ans d'expérience directement liée à l'analyse financière, au rapprochement et à la production de rapports; l'expérience dans un environnement sans but lucratif est un atout.
• Compétences : Connaissance approfondie du logiciel Excel; excellentes compétences en analyse et en résolution de problèmes; capacité de gérer de multiples priorités et de respecter les échéances; grand souci du détail.
• Habiletés : Rapports financiers, écritures de journal, rapprochements, budgétisation, prévisions et analyse des flux de trésorerie; capacité d'interpréter et de présenter clairement les données.
• Personnalité : Tendance à la collaboration, à la proactivité, à l'adaptabilité et à l'engagement à l'égard de la précision.
• Logiciels : Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); la connaissance des outils de collaboration MS 365 est un atout.
• Atouts : Expérience de Business Central et de la comptabilité des placements. Excellentes aptitudes à la communication orale et écrite.

Employment Equity and Diversity Statement

The Royal College invites applications from all qualified applicants. The Royal College is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIA persons.

Hybrid Work Environment

The Royal College supports a hybrid work environment which includes a combination of working both onsite in Ottawa and from home.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

The Royal College will provide support in its recruitment processes for applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact [e-mail]

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