Objective:
To provide sound bookkeeping services and financial analysis for the OFIFC in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal/Provincial legislation and OFIFC policies and procedures.
Key Deliverables:
To provide and maintain accounting records, financial support and analysis ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with policies and procedures that are aligned with OFIFC’s long-range strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyzing, Forecasting, and Planning (25%)
Provides financial analysis of program expenses, revenues, financial commitments, budgets, and financial statements to report and make recommendations to OFIFC Management
Review program statement of operations and report recommendations and solutions to budget authorities
Generate and analyze Program revenue and expenditure reports
Examine and analyze account records, program statements of operations, program variances and other program financial reports
Financial Support (15%):
Delivers on the job training and supports to financial staff of Friendship Centers and provides financial advice to OFIFC Management
Responsible for the setup and maintaining Program accounts as directed by Senior Financial Analyst
General (35%):
Ensure that processes are continuously improved in terms of efficiency, transparency, and overall effectiveness
Assist in establishing and recommending updates to financial policies, procedures and processes
Collaborate and Support Program Budget Authority on an ongoing basis with funder financial negotiations, attend monthly program budget meetings. Provide historical data and cost projections, recommend future budget amendments
Provides direct support in financial review and/or inquiries by Government funders and OFIFC staff
Audit (20%):
Assist with various year end audit tasks such as gathering supporting documents, reconciling balance sheet, revenue and expense schedules, preparing audit reports, participating in specific program audits, ensuring internal controls and accounting standards are met
Ensures all financial accounts, records and reports are audit-ready at fiscal year end
Other (5%):
Maintains and upgrades professional skills;
Promotes a healthy, safe work environment; and
Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned by the Executive Director or designate.
Education/Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting and/or industry courses relevant to Accounting or Finance
2+ years experience in a financial analyst role or financial experience in a full accounting cycle role
Minimum 1 year experience working in a not-for-profit sector in an accounting capacity
Behavioural Competencies:
Attention to detail & Accuracy
Integrity & Credibility
Critical & Analytical Thinking
Organizational skills, and Multi-tasking
Time Management
Confidentiality
Technical Competencies:
Understanding of GAAP and accounting functions/practices
High proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications (Word, Access, etc.)
Working knowledge of accounting software such as Sage
Self-motivator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present financial data using detailed reports, charts, dashboards
What we offer:
Culture-based organization
Registered Pension Plan - Employer matching
Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Dental, Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account - 100% Employer paid
Hybrid working model (2 days in office), this position requires occasional travel to within Ontario
The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply. Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people or members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis including treaty, status or registered Indigenous people, as well as those non-status and non-registered who self-declare as such.
Accommodation:
The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.