J0826-0696

Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Aid Ontario's Finance Policy Advisor provides senior level support in the review, development and implementation of LAO’s financial management policy framework. This role is situated in LAO’s finance department.

Based at the Toronto Provincial Office with a primary function to lead policy initiatives, coordinate with cross functional teams, and advise staff and management on financial policy matters while keeping up-to-date with legislation and directives.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for policy development.
• Experience interpreting regulations and applying policy knowledge.
• Knowledge of financial accounting theories for public sector.
• 3–5 years' experience in financial/quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial management policy reviews and training.
• Participates in cross-functional project teams for policy initiatives.
• Conducts policy research using legislation, regulations and directives.
• Maintains relationships with internal/external stakeholders on policy.
• Prepares materials for senior decision-makers and briefs.

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, economics, or quantitative discipline

Job description

Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.

As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.

If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.

Building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve while promoting a safe culture and work environment that dismantles systemic barriers, welcomes fresh perspectives and embraces differences as a priority is a core value at LAO. LAO encourages applicants from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to individuals who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis, Black and racialized, as well as persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

We recognize the value of equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to addressing systemic barriers, and prioritizing, attracting and retaining diverse staff. All interested and eligible people will be considered, with due consideration to all protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Legal Aid Ontario values integrity, respect, responsiveness, excellence, independence, accountability, openness and consistency. Our recruitment process reflects our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at LAO. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Primary function

The Finance Policy Advisor provides senior level support in the review, development and implementation of LAO’s financial management policy framework. This role is situated in LAO’s finance department.
Home Location: Toronto Provincial Office
Secondary Location: n/a
Reporting to: Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Financial Management Policy

Key accountabilities

• Leads financial management policy reviews, revamps, training, and communication including strategies to ensure policy maintenance and adherence.
• Leads or participates on cross functional project teams to develop and implement regulatory finance management policy initiatives
• Conducts financial management policy research activities by analyzing and reviewing appropriate data sources including legislation, regulations and other directives or policies to develop policy proposals, discussion papers, legislation and draft/revise policies
• Establishes and maintains a network of ongoing contacts with key stakeholders in other agencies/ministries to deal with procurement and finance policy and standards related issues.
• Develops and maintains relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Provides information and advice to staff, senior management and industry stakeholders on LAO financial management policy.
• Prepares and presents a range of materials (e.g. briefing material, position papers) to senior decision makers
• Keeps on top of changing legislation/regulations/directives
• Maintains and updates unit information on LAO's corporate intranet site

Required skills & experience

• Undergraduate degree in business, economics, or quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial and accounting theories, principles and practices for public sector organizations, to lead the development and implementation of the finance management policy framework
• 3 to 5 years in a financial and quantitative analysis environment in an intermediate or large organization
• Expertise in project management principles and methodologies to manage the delivery of program plans, initiatives and goals.
• Experience in financial management policy analysis, planning and development.
• Analytical and problem solving skills to produce findings and recommendations for finance management policy updates/alternatives
• Expertise in interpreting and applying knowledge of regulations/legislation/directives to provide financial management policy advice

Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal record check.