Senior Accountant

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) is seeking a Finance professional for a 12-month fixed-term position. As a member of the Finance Team, you will deliver financial analysis, budgeting support, forecasting, and controllership services to ensure accountability and public reporting integrity.

You will provide expert advice to senior management, monitor expenditures, and support the annual financial cycle, while promoting best practices in GAAP and accrual accounting within

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting practices
• Experience providing financial advice and training to clients
• Strong ability to analyze financial data and communicate findings clearly
• Ability to monitor budgets, financial cycle, and in-year/year-end performance

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and advice to clients in support of their budgets and financial cycles
• Communicate agency policies to support management of financial resources
• Offer guidance on controllership policies, risk management, auditing, and reporting
• Monitor trends, performance, and risks to aid decision making
• Suggest improvements to control processes and financial reporting databases

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Financial reporting

Job description

At FSRA, our vision is to ensure financial safety, fairness, and choice for Ontarians. As a financial services regulator, we’re passionate about protecting consumers. Our principles-based approach means we can quickly and effectively respond to the changing needs of consumers and the industry.Our team combines industry expertise with commitment to public service. We attract individuals who are interested in meaningful work and who measure success through outcomes, not inputs.At FSRA, we invest in the personal and professional growth of our team. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an employer-matched defined benefit pension plan, and a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. We prioritize learning and development, wellbeing, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and community giving.Join FSRA and help us shape the future of regulation for generations to come!Job Description:This is approximately a 12-month fixed term positionPURPOSE OF POSITIONAs a member of the Finance Team, you will provide financial expertise and advice as well as financial analysis, monitoring, reporting, forecasting and controllership services across FSRA.Additional duties will include:Providing financial analysis and advice to clients in support of the control of their respective budgets, the annual accounting and financial cycle and monitoring of in-year/year-end performance of expenditures.Communicating agency policies and processes to support clients in the effective management of financial resources and allocations.Providing expertise and advice to senior management regarding financial controllership policies, best practices, risk management, auditing, and related issues.Monitoring and analyzing trends and performance and advising clients regarding risks, pressures, and opportunities/options to facilitate decision making.Recommending improvements to control processes and financial reporting databases to improve efficiency, ensure compliance and enhance the integrity of public reporting, and reduce financial and litigation risk.QUALIFICATIONSSpecialized Knowledge and ExperienceDemonstrated knowledge of modern controllership, general accounting principles and practices (GAAP) including accrual accounting practices and corporate and public sector and accounting legislation, policies, procedures, and practices to advise program areas on accrual accounting rules and to provide monitoring, reporting, analysis, financial planning, and risk managementDemonstrated experience to provide financial advice, assistance, training, and options to client with respect to reporting, financial planning, and management, and to prepare financial documents.SkillsProven oral and written communication skills to prepare a variety of financial reports, provide advice, maintain/analyze information, respond to queries and prepared training/communication materials, correspondence, and briefing materialsDemonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and proven ability to interpret policies and to conduct analyses of various financial and related matters including identifying and addressing a range of controllership and financial issues.Proven skills in the use/capabilities of corporate and internal financial and related information systems/databases and common software applications to monitor accounts, analyze financial data and prepare reports.Please note this is an existing vacancy. This position will close at 12AM on the expiry date*#LI-OnsiteCompensation Grade:Grade 05-AMAPCEOCompensation Range:$80,089.00-$115,402.00Bargaining Unit:AMAPCEOJob Code:Job Code: 5A001Employment Type:Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Weekly Hours:36.25FSRA is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.NOTE: ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED