Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Full Time, Permanent

Toronto, ON

Reports to: Manager, Finance

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Financial Analyst who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

Your Impact at CNIB

• Ensuring that general ledger reconciliations are completed within policy compliance, that reconciling items are assessed for both potential exposure and their underlying root cause, and any anomalies are corrected.
• Reviewing and monitoring the financial activities of all entities, which includes programs/services and/or contracts.
• Providing detailed monthly variance analysis reports to management, preparing financial reports for various projects to ensure effectiveness, and assisting in monitoring revenues and expenditures.
• Coordinating, planning, and collecting data to assist in the preparation of annual operational and capital budgets and forecasts for all programs.
• Co-ordinating between financial reporting and financial transaction processing teams on day-to-day activities in all areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable/invoicing/purchase orders, bank deposits, purchase cards and petty cash. Additionally, monitoring any local bank accounts in the districts, assisting with month/year end responsibilities and any other ad hoc duties that arise.
• Ensuring through time management and supportive team spirit that the financial objectives of the operational and administrative teams are met.
• Answering accounting related queries, resolving problems and issues promptly.
• Providing support with reporting on a regular basis and support with internal and year-end external audit deliverables as requested.
• Willing to travel to any other CNIB office, participating in special projects and other related tasks as required.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a budget analyst, financial analyst, business accountant, or a similar role.
• Strong Accounting fundamentals, with a working knowledge of GAAP and non-for-profit Accounting Standards.
• Solid understanding of the relationship of internal controls and business processes with financial statements and financial statement commentary.
• Working knowledge of HST, GST, & QST/PST and its application to charities operating in the charitable sector is an asset.
• Excellent systems experience including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level with working knowledge of advanced formulas, Lookups, Pivot Tables), Word, and PowerPoint. Good working knowledge of general ledger, fixed assets, and accounts payable systems.
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite, SAP Concur, and QuickBooks is an asset.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
• Sets high standards for results and continually raises these standards.
• Maintains effective performance under pressure.
• Demonstrates high standards of conduct which are not compromised even under highly stressful circumstances.
• Have a proven track record of successful multitasking and providing accurate and timely results.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders, while managing expectations.
• Takes initiative to keep abreast of updates to accounting standards and issues related to finance operations in general.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

Perks

We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
• Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
• Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
• Employer-sponsored pension plan.
• Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
• Enticing internal employee referral program.

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: October 21, 2024.

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.