Senior Financial Analyst

Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls; Niagara Falls; Sur place; CAD 85 000 - 107 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide financial support for budgeting, financial reporting, internal audit reviews and capital asset planning and reporting.

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Financial Reporting and Analysis, you will conduct variance analyses and develop forecasting models while supporting the city’s asset management initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have a university degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA designation is required.
• Municipal accounting/finance program is an asset.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, budgeting and capital asset planning.
• Experience with public sector accounting and/or not-for-profit accounting standards is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Investigate, analyze and provide technical reports on internal controls and transaction recording.
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting of quarterly and annual operating results including variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain systems for forecasting revenues and expenses in annual operating and capital budgets.
• Perform operational reviews for operating units and assess performance and efficiency.
• Assist in development and maintenance of the City’s asset management plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Accounting

Budgeting

Capital asset planning

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Formation

University degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Municipal accounting/finance program (asset)

Description du poste

If you are currently employed with the City of Niagara Falls, please apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

Closing Date (closes at 11:59 pm on date noted below): November 15, 2026 Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term) Department: Reporting and Analysis Salary: $85,492.00 - $106,866.00 Hours per week: 35 Openings: 1 Vacancy Status: Contract (Fixed-Term) until April 30, 2028.

This position is being offered on a contract basis, with the potential to transition to permanent status in 2027, subject to Council approval and the City’s budgetary requirements. While this possibility exists, permanent employment is not guaranteed. Any change in employment status will be communicated to the successful candidate as appropriate. Note about Salary Range: 2027 salary ranges are under review.

Position Description: The following job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in such classification

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Financial Reporting and Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst is accountable to provide financial support for budgeting, financial reporting, internal audit reviews and capital asset planning and reporting.

Responsible For:

• Investigating, analyzing and providing technical reports outlining improvements as needed, on the strength of internal controls that the Corporation relies upon for the accurate recording of transactions.
• Providing detailed analysis and reporting of quarterly and annual operating results including variance analysis.
• Developing and maintaining systems for forecasting revenues and expenses in the annual operating and capital budget projects.
• Performing operational reviews for operating units as required.
• Reviews will include research, evaluation of performance and recommendations for improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the operating unit.
• Assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of the City’s asset management plan.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum is a University Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Completion of a municipal accounting or finance program would be an asset.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in accounting, budgeting and capital asset planning.
• Experience with Public Sector Accounting and/or not-for-profit accounting standards is an asset.

The City of Niagara Falls is dedicated to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and fostering a workplace culture which reflects the diverse nature of the residents we serve.

In accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the City will accommodate the individual needs of candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] or 905-356-7521 ext 4317.

Personal information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act and will only be used to determine suitability for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those advancing through the selection process will be contacted.

The City of Niagara Falls is a dynamic and internationally renowned city with a prosperous business community and economic foundation anchored by tourism, manufacturing, retail and knowledge-based sectors. Located at one of the natural wonders of the world and in the heart North America's most affluent consumer markets, we are linked to the world by extensive road, rail, air, water and telecommunication networks. With over 14 million visitors a year and a growing resident population of nearly 100,000, we invite you to discover why Niagara Falls is a premier place to live, work, and play.