Senior Financial Advisor

York Region (The Regional Municipality of York); Newmarket; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension

Benefits & Wellness

Inclusive culture

Job summary

York Region in Newmarket, ON, is seeking a temporary full-time Senior Financial Analyst to manage branch monthly financial accounting, budgets and performance metrics. Start date is immediate with a 19-month assignment; hybrid work options are available.

The role requires a university degree in business or related field, CPA/CMA/CGA designation and 5+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, reporting and forecasting within a large organization.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of CMA/CGA/CPA designation and CPA registration with Ontario Association.
• Minimum five years’ experience, incl. three years at a senior level, in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares standard monthly and year-end financial reports and reviews activity with staff.
• Maintains and designs monthly financial reports using the Region’s Financial Information System.
• Assists in development and coordination of annual operating and capital budgets and 10-year plans.
• Ensures compliance with municipal financial practices and GAAP.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Finance reporting

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration/Commerce/Economics

CPA/CMA/CGA designation

Tools

Financial systems

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Job Title

Status

Temporary Full-Time

Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months

19

Type of Position

a Replacement

Start Date

immediate

Per hour

Salary Grade

$63.50 - $69.03

Department

York Region -> Public Works -> Finance & Performance

Location

17250 Yonge Street, - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)
Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

Job Description (E)

ABOUT US

Almost 1.3 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2051. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people.Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Program Manager, Business Planning and Analysis, is responsible for Branch monthly financial accounting, budgets and business planning, performance measurement and internal controls including financial reporting, financial analysis and forecasting, performance management, program and project funding and preparation of the annual operating and capital budget; assisting in the preparation of the Business Plan, 10-year capital program, financial system design and maintenance; providing financial and analytical support to the Department; and providing guidance, training, mentoring, and coordinating, assigning, scheduling and checking the work of assigned staff.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Prepares standard monthly and year-end financial reports and reviews financial activity with staff monthly, including the timely analysis of budget to actual variances for both the operating and capital programs.
• Designs and maintains monthly financial reports utilizing the Region’s Financial Information System.
• Implements, maintains, and administers various financial information system modules.
• Develops and maintains the Branch performance indicators, measuring service efficiencies and effectiveness of both operating and capital programs.
• Collects and inputs monthly Branch statistics into the Department’s Operational Statistic and Performance reports.
• Liaises with the Finance Department to ensure municipal accounting practices are followed and that the Region’s capital program is prepared, undertaken and financed in accordance with the Development Charge By-law
• Maintains asset management, including infrastructure life cycle costing and the management of the capital replacement reserve fund, to ensure funding is available for the repair or replacement of ageing infrastructure
• Meets Departmental accounting schedule monthly.
• Designs and maintains various Branch financial database software applications including Signing Authority data base, Corporate Purchasing Card authority system, TEAMS Reviewer and Approval hierarchy and various other Branch specific programs.
• Prepares, develops, and assists in the coordination of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assists in the development and preparation of the annual Business Plans, operating two-year outlook and 10-year capital plans and budgets.
• Represents Branch and/or Department on task forces, committees and projects as assigned.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Provides guidance, training, mentoring and coordinates, assigns, schedules, and checks the work of assigned staff.
• Provides input on performance reviews for staff and provides feedback to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of a professional accounting designation program (CMA, CGA, CPA) and registration as a certified professional accountant with the appropriate Ontario Association.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience, including three years at a senior level, in a large multi-divisional organization with specialized experience in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis and forecasting as well as exposure to project management.
• Experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of computer applications particularly financial system modules and various database systems.
• Demonstrated ability in the Region’s core competencies.
• Knowledge of related Municipal, Provincial/Federal legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of financial management systems in a municipal or corporate setting.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, purchasing, accounts receivable, inventory, activity-based costing, asset management and fund accounting.
• Working knowledge of the Public Sector Accounting Principles and GAAP.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

Scheduled Shifts

8:30am - 4:30pm

Operational Hours

Close Date

November 4, 2026

# of Hires Needed

1

Union

CUPE Local 4900

York Region is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity, aiming to build a qualified workforce that reflects the population we serve. Should you require an accommodation under the Human Rights Code during the recruitment and selection process, including accessible formats and communication supports, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during recruitment processes and throughout employment.