LOCATION: Mount St. Joseph Catholic Education Centre, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
SCHEDULE: 35 hours/week, 12 months/year (Non-Union)
SALARY RANGE: $77,842 – $87,561
Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services and working within a strong team environment, the Financial Analyst assists the Manager of Financial Services by providing expertise in budgeting, purchasing, and accounting services to the board. In this confidential non-union position, the Financial Analyst performs as an integral member of a team and contributes to excellence in Catholic education.
EXPECTATIONS:
- Assist with preparing the Annual and Revised Budget and implementing budget controls through continuous monitoring and reporting of performance against plans.
- Assist with the development of the Capital Budget with support from the Plant Department.
- Assist with the strategic allocation of Priorities and Partnership Funding.
- Assist with the reporting and recording of Ministry grants through the Grants for Students needs and Transfer Payment Agreements.
- Supports completion of the annual Financial Statements, including ensuring the external auditor’s requests are met.
- Assist with the reporting and recording of financial transactions of the Catholic Education Foundation.
- Provides budgeting and invoicing support to the school board system (ex. Principals, Curriculum and Special Education Departments).
- Supports the competitive purchasing process through effective sourcing, tendering, and adherence to the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive.
- Provides cross functional support as needed.
- Assist the Manager of Financial Services in the establishment of efficient and effective accounting systems and internal controls.
- Performs other duties as may be required by the Manager of Financial Services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a university degree in Business, Accounting or related field.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in the field of accounting.
- Advanced computer efficiency in Excel and accounting software.
- Solid understanding of budgeting processes and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB), preferably in a school board setting.
- Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently, collaboratively and with changing priorities
- Demonstrated initiative.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
Please submit your cover letter and résumé by 4:00 p.m. on August 2, 2024 to job.applications@hscdsb.on.ca
THIS BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: In compliance with the Ontario with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to providing accommodations to persons with disabilities. The Board will take into account the person’s ability to access information and will provide the information contained in Board-produced public documents in a format that meets those needs as agreed upon with the person. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 705-945-5610 prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangement can be made.
Fil Lettieri, Director of Education
Gary Trembinski, Chairperson