Senior Financial Analyst - Remote & Flexible Schedule

The Town of Caledon; Caledon; Hybrid; CAD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Caledon is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead complex accounting functions, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance within the Financial Accounting and Reporting Division. You will ensure internal controls and support annual financial statements and audits.

You'll collaborate across departments, provide financial leadership for new initiatives, and perform month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, FIR reporting, and notes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Economics or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years’ finance experience, preferably in a Municipal environment.
• CPA designation required.
• Knowledge of municipal finance including financial reporting, budgeting, cash flows, analysis, forecasting, internal controls.
• Knowledge of Corporate IT systems to facilitate financial transaction collection, reconciliation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of year-end financial statements in accordance with PSAB.
• Prepare the annual Financial Information Returns (FIR).
• Support the external audit process, including working papers and audit inquiries.
• Perform month-end and year-end close including accruals and adjustments.
• Prepare and review complex account reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support reporting and forecasting for long-term debentures including notes and FIR requirements; liaison with Region of Peel.
• Prepare Staff Reports and By-laws including borrowing, audited financial statements and debenture reporting.
• Serve as backup to the Manager during absences and maintain internal controls.
• Provide training and support to staff on accounting processes and procedures.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Corporate IT systems

Job description

The Town of Caledon is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead complex accounting functions, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance within the Financial Accounting and Reporting Division. You will ensure internal controls and support annual financial statements and audits.

You'll collaborate across departments, provide financial leadership for new initiatives, and perform month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, FIR reporting, and notes.