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Senior Financial Analyst Empower Simcoe is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to prepare and manage financial reporting for the board and funders, conduct financial analysis, projection and budget preparation, and coordinate financial projects across the agency. Responsibilities Prepare, monitor and review annual budgets in collaboration with department managers and directors. Prepare budgets for submission to funders. Prepare fiscal projections in collaboration with department managers and directors. Assist or complete, when required, the preparation of financial statements for the board (e.g., Board Reports, AGM reports). Prepare and analyze a variety of reports in collaboration with the Finance Manager for submission to funders. Maintain the integrity of the financial data by providing guidance and direction to ensure accuracy. Prepare financial analysis, including evaluating proposed operational changes, trends, or significant variances to assess financial implications and provide consultation and advice to managers and directors. Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and provide technical direction, training and guidance. Prepare data analysis and complete tasks assigned for yearend audit. Research best practices and identify opportunities for continuous enhancement of financial reliability and reporting. Assist in or prime the implementation of new processes and/or systems, including testing, developing work plans, completing process documentation and evaluating outcomes. Assist in the revision and/or development of agency standards of practice. Maintain an orderly and current filing system (manual and mechanized). Other projects, processes or duties as assigned. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other agency programs and departments to facilitate continuous development of effective financial supports. Provide orientation in budget preparation and monitoring for agency directors, managers and supervisors. Review and approve the work of the financial services assistants prior to posting and/or uploading to financial systems. Ensure accuracy and compliance with legislated accounting standards, collective agreements, agency policies and standards of practice; provide backup for the Finance Manager and other financial duties as required. Qualifications Strong analytical, organizational, problemsolving and decisionmaking skills combined with ethical judgement. Ability to identify issues and recommend appropriate alternative courses of action. Strong leadership skills and projectmanagement skills. Ability to research, identify and implement accounting best practices within the agency. Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with other departments and agencies to facilitate continuous development of effective financial support. Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, NotforProfit Accounting Standards, financial software and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Current valid drivers licence and own reliable transportation to be used in the course of employment. Knowledge and familiarity with computer operations and software. Benefits Minimum starting rate of $39.20 per hour; $76,440 annualized. 11 statutory holidays are observed, with public holiday pay. 4% vacation pay paid biweekly during the probationary period. Confidential employerpaid employee assistance programme for you and your family members. Following the successful completion of probation: employerpaid life insurance, short and longterm disability benefits, health and dental benefits. Group RRSP plan with employermatched benefit up to 5% of gross earnings biweekly. Employerpaid sick, personal leave and vacation time. Opportunity to work remotely up to 60% of scheduled hours. EEO Statement Empower Simcoe is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community. Empower Simcoe is committed to being nondiscriminatory and providing equal and barrierfree selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this position, please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr