Financial Analyst

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Why Innisfil?

Join a community-focused team that thrives on doing things differently to better serve its residents. Innisfil is an award-winning municipality applying two hundred years of small-town independence and collaboration towards a future of innovation and prosperity. Strategically located next to several major urban centres, Innisfil’s central location combines big city access with small-town feel, high quality of life and a strong local workforce. With several exciting projects underway such as Orbit and the development of a new South Campus of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Innisfil is connected for business and poised for significant growth. Situated on the western shore of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil’s scenic landscape featuring miles of waterfront, woodlands and farm fields are natural assets that make Innisfil the perfect place to mix business and pleasure. Just minutes from desk to dock, Innisfil has something for everyone.

We are a “family-first” organization that provides employees with flexible options to focus on what’s most important in life! Options include flexible work arrangements, compressed work weeks, and Hybrid Work Arrangements – just to name a few.

Why You?

We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking self-starter who wants to make a lasting impact on our organization and community as a Financial Analyst!

As a key member of the Finance Team, you will be committed to the guiding values of the Town of Innisfil’s Strategic Plan 2030 and will be responsible for the coordination and processing of accounting transactions and financial reporting. You will also collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and the Supervisor of Accounting and Budgets in the preparation, presentation, and ongoing monitoring of the Town’s annual operating and capital budgets and forecasts, as well as:

• Consulting and advising departments on financial results; performing analysis to monitor capital and operating budget performance, identifying budget variances and providing ongoing consultation in the proactive management of budgets.
• Reconciliation and analysis of accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and preparing adjustments to journal entries.
• Assisting and/or preparing the annual consolidated financial statements and financial information returns.
• Working with other service areas to establish and maintain capital asset ledgers and to provide ongoing analysis of asset management plans to identify funding requirements.
• Operating financial software systems and participating in evaluating financial processes to achieve automation for efficiency improvements.

The preferred candidate holds the following:

• University degree in Commerce or Business Administration, or a related field of study.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in the accounting and financial field, preferably in a municipal environment.
• A CPA designation or progress towards designation is preferred.
• Availability to accommodate deadlines, meeting attendance and peak periods that may extend beyond the normal workday or occur on evenings/weekends as may be required.

Closing date is June 2, 2024.

The salary range for this position is $75,348 - $89,653 per annum (Based on a 35-hour week) and the successful candidate will be compensated within this range.

To learn more about the Town of Innisfil, to access the job description and to apply, please go to the current opportunities section on the Town’s website. 

The Town of Innisfil is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity in our own community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We inspire one another in an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected and uplifted.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact People & Talent.