DRIVE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, AND EQUITY IN OUR PROVINCE!

We’re looking for a bilingual Senior Analyst, Finance and Audit, with strong financial, analytical, and communication skills. You’ll provide financial oversight for Ontario’s school boards, ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations. Join our dynamic team to review and analyze information, develop solutions, and consult with school boards to enhance financial accountability.
Note: We support flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid model that allows for a blend of in-office collaboration and remote work.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS:

• You have analytical skills to assess financial data to identify budget variances.
• You have analytical skills to interpret and apply legislation related to elementary and secondary school education.
• You have problem solving skills to resolve financial issues using sound judgement.

FINANCIAL SKILLS:

• You have experience applying accounting and audit principles and practices.
• You have experience conducting compliance audits and financial reviews to consolidate findings and produce reports.
• You can make sure that financial reports adhere to relevant policies and procedures.

COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER SKILLS:

• You have oral communication skills to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• You have written communication skills to prepare reports, briefing notes and ministerial correspondence.
• You have interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• You are proficient with word-processing, spreadsheet and database software.

OTHER IMPORTANT SKILLS:

• You have project leadership skills to co-ordinate and organize work priorities.
• You have information management skills to ensure the integrity of financial data.

DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

• managing the administration and accountability of the school boards’ operating grants
• conducting compliance audits
• monitoring the school boards’ financial health and recommending proactive actions to ensure ongoing financial stabilit