Senior Financial Analyst, Controllership

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as a Senior Financial Analyst, where you will be responsible for financial analysis and reporting within a dynamic environment. This role demands a CPA designation and offers a competitive salary range, reflecting the importance of effective financial management in a regulatory context.

Benefits

Customized rewards programs focusing on flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis.
• Expert-level knowledge of financial reporting and analysis principles.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate financial analysis related to controllership and reporting.
• Leading the preparation of audited financial statements and accounts.
• Performing detailed financial analyses to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPA accounting designation

Tools

Oracle Financials

Excel

Job description

Recruiter Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Position Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Term: Permanent, Full-time

Division/Branch: Finance and Risk Management Division / Financial Reporting and Controllership Branch

Application Deadline: June 24, 2025

Level: Level 10

Salary Range: Min: $98,530 to Max: $123,159

Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and private cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

Are you an analytical thinker who can navigate complex situations and drive process improvement, and have a passion for financial analysis and reporting? Do you enjoy collaborating and working with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment? If this sounds like you, the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to hear from you.

The AGCO has an exciting opportunity within the Finance and Risk Management Division for a Senior Financial Analyst. The Senior Financial Analyst will provide accurate and timely financial analysis and advice related to controllership and financial reporting, with a focus on, and accountability for, producing AGCO's financial statements and related materials, as well as various other internal and external reports. The successful candidate will lead/support the preparation of audited financial statements, public accounts and other financial reporting requirements and deliverables, and provide project leadership to manage the operational and financial matters related to AGCO's Regulatory Mandate.

In this role, the successful candidate will, but not limited to:

• Prepare analysis, reconciliations, documentations, and records for the reporting needs (public account, financial statements, internal audit etc.)
• Generate journal entries and support for recurring or non-recurring transactions. Prepare account reconciliations and analysis for management review.
• Ensure that financial statements adhere to recognized accounting principles/practices, legislative framework and Ontario Public Service (OPS) Directives, Policies and Procedures.
• Develop analysis, commentary, and other materials to support the development of submissions such as Printed Estimates, Quarterly Reports and Treasury Board / Management Board of Cabinet submissions.
• Prepare analysis or supporting documents for internal and external auditors on a timely basis.
• Provide advice and interpretation of the financial aspects of related accounting standards, legislation, directives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform detailed debrief of past audit findings or recommendations to improve current work processes.
• Provide project leadership in support of managing the operational and financial matters related to the AGCO's regulatory mandate.
• Perform a variety of in-depth financial analyses to facilitate informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A CPA accounting designation and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)) and practices and ability to apply them to accounting treatment and reporting.
• Expert-level knowledge of financial reporting, including financial statement preparation, planning, forecasting, and monitoring of actual figures.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and data for operational planning, budget/estimates process, and ongoing monitoring of budget and expenditures to identify discrepancies or concerns.
• Knowledge and experience working with accounting principles, budgeting, financial analyses, reporting, and the month-end process in an Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Analytical skills to compile and analyze data from a variety of sources and prepare reports/summaries.
• Knowledge of recognized research, statistical, and analytical tools and methods, with the ability to formulate accurate conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience with computerized financial information systems (e.g., Oracle Financials, Oracle Fusion).
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve issues/anomalies.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
• Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration