Senior Financial Analyst

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading faith-based organization seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to oversee financial reporting and guidance for ministry units. This role emphasizes strong analytical skills and supervision of finance personnel. Candidates should possess an accounting degree, CPA designation, and significant practical experience in finance. Join a dedicated team committed to service and community impact.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree for this position is essential.
• Minimum of six years related accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze financial reports for assigned ministry units.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor Financial Analysts.
• Lead annual budget preparations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance

CPA accounting designation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

The Senior Financial Analyst reviews and analyzes financial reports for assigned ministry units, assists with planning and budgeting, prepares projections, and conducts research as needed. This role also supervises, coaches, and mentors Financial Analysts on the Ontario Finance Team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively and influence programs within The Salvation Army.

Key Accountabilities:

• Analyze ministry unit financial statements, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with Salvation Army policies and THQ standards.

• Advise ministry units on financial systems and support new finance personnel with systems and reporting processes.

• Act as a financial reporting resource, resolving complex accounting issues and supporting year-end closing and T3010A preparation.

• Prepare reconciliations, complex journal entries, and review external funding and year-end audit reports for ministry units.

• Monitor working capital reserves and assist ministry units in developing and maintaining reserve plans.

• Lead and support ministry units in annual budget preparation, reviews, analysis, and submission to appropriate approval authorities.

• Regularly analyze budget-to-actual results, updating forecasts and supporting the planning and coordination of assigned projects.

• Supervise, coach, and direct Financial Analysts, ensuring collaboration with divisional and social mission staff.

• Provide timely financial analysis and decision support for senior staff, support funding reports and requests, and oversee cash flow forecasting for ministry units.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree, with a major or concentration in accounting or finance. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Completion of the CPA accounting designation program.

• Minimum of six years of prior related accounting/business work experience and working knowledge of software systems.

• Self-motivated, disciplined, with strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.

• Commitment to quality customer service and ability to read and modify complex text accurately.

• Strong understanding of integrated, cross-functional system environments.

• Advanced financial modeling and exceptional Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and “out-of-box” thinking with minimal supervision.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license, own vehicle, insurance, and clear driver’s abstract.

• Willingness to support The Salvation Army’s mission and complete required background checks.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $66,831.48 to $83,539.35 with a maximum of $100,247.22.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.