Looking for a rewarding career change? Join our team! The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) is hiring a Financial Analyst - Closing date is June 27th, 2025
TBDSSAB supports people to improve their lives and become self-sufficient. We do this as the service system manager for vital, quality social services needed by individuals and families living in the District of Thunder Bay — including child care and early years, community housing, homelessness prevention programs — and through the delivery of Ontario Works.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Finance, the Financial Analyst participates in the planning, preparation, analysis, recording and maintenance of budgets and the subsidy claims process. Participates in the preparation of year-end financial statements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

· Minimum: Diploma in accounting and third level standing in a recognized accounting program leading to a professional designation (CPA); and a minimum five years’ accounting experience in a computerized environment.
· Preferred: University degree in business administration or commerce, with a concentration in accounting and finance and a professional designation (CPA, CA / CPA, CGA / CPA, CMA); and a minimum three years’ accounting experience in a computerized environment.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

· Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Intermediate Microsoft Word skills, Basic Microsoft PowerPoint, Basic Microsoft Access.
· Good knowledge of ERP software - accounting, purchasing & HR modules.
· Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

1. Works with the Manager, Finance, internal divisions, and outside agencies in the planning, analyzing, and documenting of both Provincial and TBDSSAB programs and budgets.
2. Works with Division Managers on salaries and benefits budgets, monitoring of costs including WSIB, STD and LTD, preparing confidential reports regarding these costs including collective bargaining costings.
3. Prepares on-going financial forecasts, status reports and confidential reports for the Manager’s consideration.
4. Develops and maintains computerized financial systems used in the analysis of programs.
5. Provides direction and assistance to outside agencies in fiscal management.
6. Reviews legal and financial documents for budget accuracy.
7. Prepares grant and subsidy claim forms and statistical reports to generate revenue. Calculates the weighted assessment used for municipal levy purposes, prepares monthly levy invoices.
8. Ongoing control and monitoring of revenue and accounts receivable, and completion of Provincial quarterly year-to-date reports and year end reconciliation reports for Provincial bodies.
9. Reviews and analyzes quarterly reports and year-end financial reports and audited financial statements from funded agencies for compliance and to determine any settlement of cash flow advances. Documents the review and prepares the requisite correspondence to the agency.
10. Prepares working papers, variance analyses and account reconciliations for the year end audit file.
11. Works with auditors as required ensuring compliance with TBDSSAB policies and Provincial regulations and acts as a departmental resource for accounting procedures and principles.
12. Participates in the hiring of staff.
13. Provides back up to Manager, Finance as required.
14. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.