Senior Financial Accountant

Building Ontario Fund; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

AD&D/LTD insurance

Health Care Spending Account

Gym membership

EAP

Parental leave top-up

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to manage the organization’s financial records, ledgers, statements, and regulatory reporting from our Toronto office. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with PSAB and tax laws, and support for external audits.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA/CCA designation with at least five years of accounting experience, preferably in the public sector or financial services. This is a full-time, in-office position located in Toronto.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• CPA/CCA designation is required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in public sector or financial services/investment space is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BOF’s financial records and general ledger for external and internal reporting.
• Close monthly, quarterly and annual financials and prepare disclosures.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decisions.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, PSAB and reporting requirements.
• Reconcile variances and support ERP implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CCA designation

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking a full-time Senior Financial Accountant. (This job posting represents an existing vacancy.)

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Accountable for maintaining the BOF’s financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (PSAB), tax legislation and other relevant policies and directives.

• Manage financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements, for external and internal reporting purposes.
• Review financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Accountable for monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
• Complete account reconciliations, as required
• Support preparation of external financial statements, related note disclosures and actively support external audits
• Perform financial analysis and report accurate financial data to support business decisions.
• Accountable for statutory filings, such as HST rebate, etc. accurately and timely
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by effective analysis and enquiries
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Manage treasury related issues, where applicable
• Ensure that the BOF complies with all financial regulations, including tax laws, accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Recommends and implements process optimization initiatives to improve the timeliness, accuracy and effectiveness of financial reports.
• Work across BOF’s various internal and external stakeholders to provide service and support financial management activities and ensure financial information is reported completely and accurately.
• Accountable for the timely preparation of regulatory and other Ministry reports, as needed.
• Assist with ERP implementation and other system enhancements, as needed
• Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior accounting team members

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Chartered Professional Accountant/Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Certified Accountants (CCA) Designation required
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in public sector or financial services/investment space, preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong technical knowledge in tax and accounting.
• Knowledge of government financial and accounting principles (PSAB), policies and processes as well as financial reporting processes and agency accountability.
• Strong knowledge and skills in financial systems such as QuickBooks or other ERP systems an asset.
• Knowledge of investment funds and reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills to synthesize complex financial models and formulas into understandable reports and summaries.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to document analysis, liaise with all levels of staff; prepare reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise strong attention to detail, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

THE ENVIRONMENT

Physical

Our office at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options.

As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work in-office five (5) days/week. We believe in-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Competitive compensation

We offer fair, market-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility.

The expected salary for this role is CA$96,000 - $120,000 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications.

A retirement plan that’s built to last

We offer a defined-benefit (DB) pension through the (Ontario) Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) that provides predictable and secure income in retirement, indexed to inflation; early retirement options, survivor benefits, and is backed by the Government of Ontario. BOF also matches your contributions 1:1, adding ~9-11% of your salary in long-term value.

Benefits that prioritize your health & wellbeing

For this position, we offer:

• “Day-1” Health, Dental, Life, AD&D and LTD insurance coverage for you and your dependents, with 100% of premiums paid for by BOF, and no annual deductibles or “upgrade” fees
• $750 Health Care Spending Account annually
• Optional supplementary life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential help with mental health, fitness, relationships, nutrition, finances, elder care, and legal services
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-up
• Time to recharge including 4 weeks annual vacation time, 13 paid statutory holidays, 6 paid sick days/ year with up to 124 more days of sick leave at 75% of salary

Accessibility & accommodations

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation.

Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and hire through a merit-based process.

AI disclosure

BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations.