Senior Financial Analyst, Reporting & Policy Research

Building Ontario Fund; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent infrastructure investment agency in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for financial reporting and policy research. The role involves ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting principles and supporting the preparation of financial statements. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Business or Accounting and a CPA designation, with at least five years of experience. This position offers a full-time opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in financial services or investment preferred.
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting research to ensure compliance with Canadian principles.
• Conduct research on policy developments related to accounting.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Develop financial policies and ensure agency compliance.
• Assist with regulatory reports and audit activities.

Skills

Strong knowledge of government financial principles

Analytical skills

Sound interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Business or Accounting

Charted Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

The Organization

Headquartered in Toronto, the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is a new independent, board-governed agency that will facilitate investment by trusted institutional investors in critically needed large-scale infrastructure projects within the province.

The agency’s mandate is to invest in, and seek to attract investment from, qualified institutional investors, public sector entities, governments, and Indigenous communities in Ontario infrastructure projects that will generate revenue and are in the public’s interest. BOF will do this by:

• Investing in infrastructure and appropriately allocating risks amongst the Corporation and other investors
• Structuring proposals and negotiating agreements with investors in infrastructure projects
• Receiving and assessing unsolicited ideas and proposals for infrastructure
• Providing advisory services with respect to financing infrastructure projects

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Services, BOF is seeking a permanent full-time Senior Financial Analyst – Financial Reporting & Policy Research to fill an existing vacancy and take on the following responsibilities:

• Perform complex accounting research to ensure accounting transactions are recorded in accordance with Canadian accounting principles.
• Conduct research on the latest policy developments and prepares position papers related to future accounting changes as relevant to Building Ontario Fund (BOF).
• Support preparation of external audited financial statements and quarterly internal management reports, including consolidations, notes and backup reports, for investment funds and other programs.
• Support operationalizing proper accounting treatments and reporting onto financial accounting and reporting system and structure.
• Develop financial policies, procedures, and business processes related to accounting, budgeting, travel, etc. that ensure agency compliance.
• Provide financial policy advice, guidance, and interpretation.
• Support and helps drive the annual budget process, quarterly forecasting, and ongoing financial reporting.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of effective information and reporting systems/processes to ensure the accuracy, integrity and reliability of financial information.
• Recommend and implement process optimization initiatives to improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reports.
• Work across BOF to provide service and support financial management activities and ensure financial information is reported completely and accurately.
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory reports, as needed.
• Participate in and provide support for all audit activities (external, internal, Ministry, CRA, etc.)
• Participate in or lead projects as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Degree in Business, Accounting or a related field, or the equivalent experience
• Professional accounting designation (e.g. Charted Professional Accountant (CPA)) attained
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting, financial reporting and policy research.
• Experience in financial services/investment space preferred, but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of government financial and accounting principles (e.g., Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) principles), policies and processes as well as financial reporting processes and agency accountability.
• Knowledge of investment funds and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of in financial systems such as QuickBooks or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred, but not required.
• Sound analytical skills to synthesize complex financial models and formulas into understandable reports and summaries.
• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to document research and policy papers, liaise with all levels of staff; prepare reports and presentations.
• Ability to exercise strong attention to detail, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Application

• To apply, please send your resume to [e-mail] by Monday, October 10, 2025. We thank you for your interest in the Building Ontario Fund. Applicant selection is based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors and educational background. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process.
• At Building Ontario Fund, we are committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people regardless of nationality, religion, gender or gender expression, race or ethnicity, disability, or sexual identity or orientation.