Municipal Finance Analyst | Budgeting & Reporting

The City of Owen Sound; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental plan

OMERS defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

The City of Owen Sound is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. You will report to the Financial Services Supervisor and help maintain financial integrity through reporting, budgeting support, treasury functions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work across the organization providing financial insight, supporting decision-making, and ensuring compliance with PSAS, GAAP, and internal controls while supporting customer service improvements and

Qualifications

• Two-year college diploma in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a financial or accounting-related role.
• Municipal experience is considered an asset.
• Municipal Tax Administration Program and/or Municipal Administration Program certification considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile general ledger accounts, journal entries, payment vouchers, and financial transactions.
• Assist with annual financial statements, year-end working papers, and external audit requirements.
• Maintain and support accounting records for tangible capital assets, including acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to departments across the organization.
• Support compliance with PSAS, GAAP, municipal legislation, and internal controls.
• Support the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the City's operating and capital budgets.
• Conduct variance analysis and financial forecasting.
• Assist with reserve fund, fleet, capital, and corporate financial reporting.
• Provide financial information to support long-term planning and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and organizational efficiency.
• Assist with implementation, testing, configuration, and support of financial systems.
• Participate in report development, system enhancements, user acceptance testing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support ongoing administration and continuous improvement of financial applications and ERP systems.
• Liaise with financial institutions and vendors regarding electronic banking, payment processing, and treasury-related technologies.
• Support customer-facing financial technologies including online payment systems and customer portals.
• Provide support for tax and water billing, collections, and customer account inquiries.
• Assist customers with payment options, account registration, and online services.
• Support treasury operations, electronic banking transactions, reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Provide backup support for accounts payable and related financial functions.
• Assist with customer communications related to financial services and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Two-year College Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related

Municipal Tax Administration Program asset

Municipal Administration Program certification asset

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Owen Sound is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. You will report to the Financial Services Supervisor and help maintain financial integrity through reporting, budgeting support, treasury functions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work across the organization providing financial insight, supporting decision-making, and ensuring compliance with PSAS, GAAP, and internal controls while supporting customer service improvements and