Financial Analyst

CNIB; Toronto; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Canada is seeking a mission-driven Financial Analyst to join their team in Toronto. The role involves managing financial activities, supporting budgeting processes, and ensuring alignment with funded agreements. Candidates should possess strong accounting foundations and a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, fitting into the organization's mission of changing what it is to be blind in Canada.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Employer-sponsored pension plan

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a budget analyst, financial analyst, or similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial activities of regional programs.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate between financial reporting and transaction processing teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Accounting fundamentals

Knowledge of GAAP

Education

Business or Accounting degree

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle NetSuite

SAP Concur

QuickBooks

Job description

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Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan,

Full Time, Permanent


Toronto, ON


Reports to: Manager, Accounting


Compensation: $57,768 - $72,210


Direct Reports: No


Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Financial Analyst who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Day to day financial management of regional programs, including the monthly revenue recognition
• Handling intercompany reconciliation for more than 2 entities and responsible for related bank transactions
• Working on central cost allocation with related analysis aligning with funded agreements, includes related regular co-ordination with business
• Coordinating, planning, and collecting data to assist in the preparation of annual operational and capital budgets and forecasts for all programs.
• Co-ordinating between financial reporting and financial transaction processing teams on day-to-day activities in all areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable/invoicing/purchase orders, bank deposits, purchase cards and petty cash. Additionally, monitoring any local bank accounts in the districts, assisting with month/year end responsibilities and any other ad hoc duties that arise
• Ensuring through time management and supportive team spirit that the financial objectives of the operational and administrative teams are met
• Answering accounting related queries, resolving problems and issues promptly
• Providing support with reporting on a regular basis and support with internal and year-end external audit deliverables as requested
• Willing to travel to any other CNIB office, participating in special projects and other related tasks as required
  
  
  

Requirements

Who you are:

Education and Certifications

• A Business or Accounting degree is required
• Pursuit of a CPA designation is an asset
  
  

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a budget analyst, financial analyst, business accountant, or a similar role
• Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
• Sets high standards for results and continually raises these standards
• Maintains effective performance under pressure
• Demonstrates high standards of conduct which are not compromised even under highly stressful circumstances
• Have a proven track record of successful multitasking and providing accurate and timely results
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders, while managing expectations
• Takes initiative to keep abreast of updates to accounting standards and issues related to finance operations in general
• Strong Accounting fundamentals, with a working knowledge of GAAP and non-for-profit Accounting Standards
• Solid understanding of the relationship of internal controls and business processes with financial statements and financial statement commentary
• Working knowledge of HST, GST, & QST/PST and its application to charities operating in the charitable sector is an asset
• Excellent systems experience including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level with working knowledge of advanced formulas, Lookups, Pivot Tables), Word, and PowerPoint. Good working knowledge of general ledger, fixed assets, and accounts payable systems
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite, SAP Concur, and QuickBooks is an asset
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset
  
  
  

Benefits

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care
• Employer-sponsored pension plan
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program
• Enticing internal employee referral program
  
  

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: June 26, 2025


Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength - we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education

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