Financial Analyst - Full-time Permanent (internal/ external)

at  Bluewater district

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Post-Secondary degree/diploma in Accounting or Business Administration
• Professional Accounting designation or actively pursuing a designation (senior level student)
• Minimum three (3) years progressive accounting and budget analysis experience while working in a Finance department within a school board or other public sector entity

• Monthly budget monitoring, reconciliations, variance analysis, projections, and financial reporting
• Assist in preparation of Estimates, Revised Estimates and Financial Statements for Ministry of Education and board purposes
• Responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger chart of account and reports
• Responsible for appropriate accounting treatment of tangible capital assets
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues and staff in area of expertise, board procedures, Ministry financial requirements and accounting standards
• Research, track and support funding changes as required
• Liaise with external stakeholders, e.g., Ministry of Education, external auditors, financial institutions, and all levels of management
• Complete Ministry (or other governing body) reports pertaining to spending on a per project/grant basis
• Provide analysis and research backup for complex entries
• Prepare ad hoc analysis under strict time constraints to support business decisions
• Prepare and present accurate, timely and concise recommendations to support analysis and strategic priorities
• Assist in process improvement opportunities which may involve re-engineering or enhancement of business processes for finance or business information systems
• Other duties as required