Senior Financial Analyst

City of Yellowknife; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Yellowknife is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to coordinate financial services including budgeting and reporting. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in accounting, is a CPA PEP level candidate, and possesses advanced skills in MS Office. A starting salary of $106,547.26 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Monthly housing allowance

Vacation travel allowance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a full range of financial services including variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Mentor financial analysts and ensure timelines are met.
• Research funding opportunities and prepare proposals.

Skills

Advanced skills for application of MS Office Suite

Advanced knowledge of methods of system analysis and big data analysis

Ability to conduct work independently

Ability to collaborate with others

Ability to clearly convey messages

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field

CPA PEP level candidate

Job description

Overview

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides opportunities to develop your career while improving the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife. The City values the diverse backgrounds of our employees to create a positive, safe and enjoyable environment. We are committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high‑quality services and excellent customer service to residents. The City is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions to increase Indigenous representation. The City welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services - Reporting, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for coordinating a full range of financial services, including variance analysis and reporting, budgeting, and contributing to other specialized reports. The incumbent establishes and maintains cooperative and effective professional relationships with management and staff.

The incumbent assists with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and with the development and preparation of forecasts. It ensures that accounting procedures are followed and that transactions are recorded properly, prepares financial reports and examines and adjusts accounting records accordingly. This position acts as a liaison between the Financial Services Division and other departments within the organization and assists with reconciling the various subsystems to the financial software. The incumbent will mentor the financial analysts in the team, provide guidance and training as required, and ensure that timelines related to various assignments are met by the Financial Reporting team. The Senior Financial Analyst is also required to ensure that the team proactively researches and identifies funding opportunities for City initiatives; coordinates the development and submission of funding proposals and applications; and prepares and submits reports relevant to funding received by the City.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 6 years of experience in an accounting or related field. The incumbent must be a CPA PEP level candidate.

In addition, the following is required:

• advanced skills for application of MS Office Suite;
• advanced knowledge of methods of system analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in big data analysis;
• ability to conduct work independently, using sound judgment;
• ability to collaborate with others to focus on objectives and providing guidance or mentorship to less experienced colleagues; and
• the ability to clearly convey messages both verbally and in writing.

Salary

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $106,547.26 per annum, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450 per month, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Qualified applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews are ongoing.

Please visit our website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume and proof of education.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.