Financial Analyst, Temporary Full time

Job summary

The Financial Analyst is responsible for compiling, reviewing, and reporting financial data to support program managers and internal requirements. They also manage property management system entries, assist with budget preparation, and perform monthly variance analysis.

Job details

THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE Community and Social Services Division Invites applications for the position of: Financial Analyst Competition: FINAN001524 Temporary Full-Time Start Date: December 1, 2026 2026 Salary Grid 4: $36.21 to $42.85 per hour Location: Brockville, Ontario POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Community and Social Services Finance Department, the Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the Program Managers and is responsible for compiling, reviewing, analyzing and reporting financial data for internal and external requirements. This includes regular preparation, review and analysis of financial reports, assistance with the preparation of year-end working papers as well as ad hoc analysis and report preparation to assist departments in making sound decisions. This position will also provide back up coverage as required to the Financial Analyst responsible for Children’s Services. QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Certification & Licenses * University Degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or a three-year Community College Diploma in a finance field may be considered with additional and relevant experience. * Valid Class G drivers license. * An accounting designation (CPA) is preferred. Experience * Minimum three (3) years’ experience working in an accounting or finance field, including having financial data analysis experience. Without a University Degree, five (5) years’ finance experience is required. * Municipal experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge and understanding of financial principles, policies, procedures/processes, and reporting requirements. * A proficient level of computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and databases. Experience in systems such as Great Plains, FMW budgeting software and a property management system, would be considered an asset. * Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a strong focus on customer service and the ability to interact effectively with team members, customers and a variety of stakeholders. * Strong degree of accuracy and attention to detail. * Demonstrated ability to respect the confidentiality of information and exercise tact and diplomacy. * Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative team environment. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills. SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Activity 1 Maintain the Property Management System (approximately 30%) 1. Post all housing batches including accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase orders, and journal entries in the property management system. 2. Ensure the monthly electronic fund transfer (EFT) files are sent to the bank by the required processing dates. 3. Assist with monthly Housing bank reconciliations ensuring they are completed in a timely manner. 4. Assist with the maintenance of the Housing Allowance spreadsheets and ensure the data is accurately reflected in the General Ledger. 5. Perform the month-end close on the property management system. 6. Balance the Property Management System to Great Plains on a monthly basis including preparing the monthly journal entry and working papers. 7. Monitor capital expenditures in the property management system to ensure they are recorded in the Counties financial system. 8. Monitor the former rent arrears and work with the Housing Program Supervisor to ensure proper write off and collection procedures are followed. Activity 2 Assist with Operating and Capital Budget Preparation (approximately 10%) 1. Provide analysis/details of general ledger accounts such as utilities as requested/required by management. 2. Assist with developing financial projections as requested. 3. Coordinate with the Policy and Program Review Analyst to ensure all Ministry funded capital works are entered in TPON and all capital costs are properly recorded Activity 3 Monthly Variance Analysis (approximately 20%) 1. Monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure programs are on budget and notify the management if issues are identified. 2. Prepare journal entries as required 3. Maintain monthly working papers on all revenue and expense accounts related to Housing. 4. Assist with the preparation of the year-end working papers for the annual audit for both operating and capital budgets Activity 4 Review the Non-Profit Housing Providers (approximately 20%) 1. Work in cooperation with the Program and Policy Review Analyst to ensure operating and financial compliance. 2. Perform all financial aspects of the not-for-profit housing providers program. 3. Create the budget documents for the not-for-profit providers and input cost factors, rent indices, and new benchmarked revenues and expenditures. 4. Review the completed budget documents and calculate the annual subsidy. 5. Assist in the completion of the Annual Information Return (AIR) template for the housing providers. 6. Review the completed AIR’s and audited financial statements, and discuss any issues with the Manager of Housing. 7. Provide cashflows and subsidy analysis for operators reaching their end of mortgage. Activity 5 Ontario Works (approximately 10%) 1. Review and provide monthly caseload data and other statistics as requested/required by the Program Manager. 2. Download the monthly SAMS reports required for completing the Form 5 subsidy submission. 3. Review the monthly reconciliation of client costs to ensure SAMS and the General Ledger are balanced. 4. Perform monthly variance analysis on related programs. 5. Prepare journal entries as required. 6. Maintain monthly working papers on all revenue and expenses accounts. 7. Assist in the completion of year end working papers for the annual audit. Activity 6 Reporting (approximately 10%) 1. Assist with the completion of the annual Report on Annual Distributions (RAD) and the Service Manager Annual Information Return (SMAIR). 2. Assist with the collection and verification of statistical information. 3. Assist with the completion of any other ad hoc reporting requirements. Other related duties, as requested and required. The foregoing Job Description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent in this classification. HOW TO APPLY Please quote “FINAN001524 Financial Analyst, TFT and upload your cover letter and resume to the job posting on the Careers section of our website at https://www.leedsgrenville.com/en/government/careers.aspx/ [https://www.leedsgrenville.com/en/government/careers.aspx/] View our Job Opportunities. On/Before Monday, Tuesday, November 17, 2026 @ 4 pm EST Applicant information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will only be used for candidate selection. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-800-770-2170 or by using the Bell Relay Service. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants, during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process, is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.

What you’ll do

The Financial Analyst is responsible for compiling, reviewing, and reporting financial data to support program managers and internal requirements. They also manage property management system entries, assist with budget preparation, and perform monthly variance analysis.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a university degree in Accounting or Business Administration, or a relevant three-year college diploma. A minimum of three years of experience in an accounting or finance field is required, with a CPA designation preferred.

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial analysis
• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Financial reporting
• Data analysis
• Reconciliation
• General ledger
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Variance analysis
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• Spreadsheet applications
• Communication
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Accounts Payable
• Detail Oriented
• Business Administration
• Program Management
• Finance
• Customer Service
• Financial Data
• Auditing
• Report Writing
• Collections
• Computer Literacy
• Mortgage Loans
• Valid Driver's License
• Financial Analysis
• Confidentiality
• Cooperation
• Statistics
• Financial Systems
• Financial Statements
• Property Management Systems
• Month-End Closing
• Team Oriented
• Social Work
• Capital Budgeting
• Tactfulness
• Spreadsheets
• Diplomacy
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Bank Reconciliations

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Administrative
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts