Financial Analyst I

Chatham-Kent; Chatham; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension

Sick leave

Vacation entitlements

Group benefits

Job summary

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent seeks a permanent Financial Analyst I, Corporate Accounting in the Financial Services division. The role analyzes financial policies, prepares statements, and supports audits within a municipal setting.

The position offers a hybrid remote arrangement, with in-office work at the Civic Centre. A university accounting degree with 4–6 years of experience and CPA coursework are preferred, along with strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or related field; 4–6 years of experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and government funding programs is preferred.
• Experience with municipal budgets and financial reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies.
• Prepare studies, presentations, reports, and analysis for internal/external users.
• Manage databases for future plans and forecasts.
• Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP and provincial standards.
• Prepare year-end transactions and audit working papers.
• Support in reviewing and implementing corporate financial systems and controls.
• Ensure accurate financial input from departments and review ledger entries.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

MS Excel

JD Edwards

Office software

Education

Accounting degree

Economics background

Tools

JD Edwards

Questica

ReportsNow

Job description

Job Status: Permanent Full-Time

Union: Non-Union

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 35

Location: Civic Centre

Reason for Vacancy: Replacement

Closing Date: November 23, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Financial Analyst I, Corporate Accounting in the Financial Services division.

Job description

The Financial Analyst I, Corporate Accounting, is responsible for analyzing and interpreting corporate financial policies, government legislation, accounting theory, or financial regulations and implement or recommend policy, procedure, controls, or action.

Essential responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent's core values and competencies
• Prepare studies, presentations, reports, and analysis for both internal and external users
• Establish and manage databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future plans and forecast
• Assist in preparing financial statements (audited and unaudited), reports and accounting transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and in compliance with provincial reporting standards, corporate administrative and Council policies
• Prepare year end transactions, audit working papers, and various detailed supporting schedules
• Participate in the review, evaluation, development and implementation of corporate financial systems, ensuring all internal controls are in place and effective
• Analyze and ensure accurate financial input from all municipal departments. Review and approve all adjusting ledger entries prepared by other municipal staff and adjust as necessary to maintain compliance with government regulations and corporate policies
• Accurately utilize government reporting software for various government funding programs
• Liaison with external auditors, all levels of management, consultants, Federal and Provincial government agencies regarding financial reporting, and taxpayers regarding local improvement charges and tile loans
• Provide financial training and financial software support to all levels of the Municipality, troubleshooting issues as they occur, creating ledger codes and making recommendations as to structure changes as required

Essential qualifications

• University degree (preferably in an accounting, business administration, or economics related program), with four (4) to six (6) years related experience
• Financial accounting background, preferably in a related financial analyst position
• Understanding of accounting practices and concepts, preferably in a municipal environment
• Experience managing databases for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts
• Experience with year end transactions, audit working papers, and supporting schedules
• Knowledge of the following preferred:
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Government funding programs
  • Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB)
  • Fund accounting system
  • Audit requirements
  • Municipal Act
  • Financial Information Return (FIR)
  • Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
• Detailed knowledge of all municipal and Public Utilities Commission department policies, program legislation, budget transactions, and business processes to assist departments in their day-to-day activities
• Ability to function well in a detail, deadline-oriented environment with constant interruptions
• Working knowledge of municipal property tax software, MS Excel, JD Edwards (or similar ERP system), Questica, or ReportsNow (or other similar reporting program)
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software programs)

Certifications, memberships, licenses

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or enrollment in the Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) program an asset

Work environment/hours of work

• This position works indoors
• This position works weekday hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours

Working Remotely (Hybrid)

This position has been approved for remote working, at the discretion of the supervisor based on the Working Remotely Policy. This position is required to be in the office 1-3 days per week and more during busy/crucial times. This position may be required to attend on-site meetings in order to complete essential responsibilities of the role. As per the Working Remotely Policy, employees scheduled to work remotely on a certain day may occasionally be called to a municipal onsite work location on short notice. Employees must remain flexible to accommodate municipal requirements and be prepared to be called in on short notice.

Travel requirements

This position may be required to travel occasionally to multiple worksites within Chatham-Kent during regular working hours to support operational requirements.

Background check

Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) prior to commencement of employment.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

• Sitting: constant sitting in a chair; infrequent vehicle seat (sitting at workstation for long period of time, exceeding 60 minutes)
• Hands: constant fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (writing tools, calculator, computer, mouse, keyboard for long periods of time, exceeding 60 minutes)

Benefits

This permanent full-time position has an annual salary of $90,848 to $102,694 and will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory) as well as sick and vacation entitlements. Following successful completion of a 3-month waiting period, candidates will also be entitled to a comprehensive group benefits package

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.