Financial Analyst

Pantalent; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Canada seeks a Financial Analyst to support fiscal responsibilities and enhance reporting accuracy. This role involves account reconciliation, financial documentation preparation, and variance analysis, ensuring adherence to not-for-profit standards. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in finance and actively pursue a CPA or MBA designation, with opportunities for professional development and benefits including health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension Plan

Up to 3 weeks vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in finance or related field required.
• Actively pursuing CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Experience with account reconciliations and reporting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for financial statements compliance.
• Conduct variance analysis and develop actionable recommendations.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Consultative skills

Research skills

Judgment skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related field

Working towards CPA designation or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada's leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada's Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:
July 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Accounting and Controller, the Financial Analyst facilitates accounting and decision support functions that support the vision and goals of the University in a fiscally responsible manner.

The Financial Analyst will:

• Prepare documentation and working papers to support the financial statements in compliance with not-for-profit accounting standards;

• Create detailed analysis of processes and devise actionable recommendations for implementation of improvement opportunities;

• Ensure account reconciliations are completed in an accurate and timely manner and follow-up with various stakeholders to resolve any variances;

• Support in the preparation and review of financial reports to support accurate and timely financial reporting;

• Perform monthly accounting compliance reviews to ensure transactions are posted accurately and prepare any correcting entries required;

• Assist departments across the University process journal entries using correct accounting worktags;

• Conduct variance analysis on budget to actual comparison, investigate any significant variances, and provide value add recommendations;

• Apply best practices and methodologies that drive process to objectives with efficiency and quality;

• Research issues and develop recommendations to be applied in both financial reporting and business processes;

• Support projects, process, and system improvement initiatives as assigned;

Please note: This position may require occasional overtime and irregular hours throughout the year to meet deadlines.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field and actively working towards either a CPA designation or MBA degree;

• Experience with account reconciliations, reporting, and analysis;

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems and Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations;

• Well-developed writing skills sufficient to creatively and precisely articulate ideas and opinions that involve analysis, interpretation and assessment;

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with extensive knowledge of Excel;

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with internal business partners;

• Strong consultative and advisory skills, with the ability to tactfully and diplomatically, yet firmly affirm decisions;

• Ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships with various key partners;

• Ability to research issues and develop recommendations;

• Ability to exercise good judgement, utilizing policies and procedures to determine the best solution while maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Experience with not-for-profit accounting standards is an asset;

• Related public sector financial experience is strongly preferred.

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Job Grade K, Salary Scale ($61,286-$99,384);

• Target Hiring Range: $61,286-$65,000

• This is a permanent position that includes:

• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.

• Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.

• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available.

• Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.

• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration