Corporate Analyst

• Develop a solid understanding of assigned departments’ operations and strategic initiatives, and how they interact with financial processes and planning.
• Ensure ongoing regular communication of financial matters between the Finance department and designated department staff by acting as the primary Finance liaison for designated departments.
• Understand the financial impacts of changing legislation on operations and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist assigned departments with the development of operating and capital budgets with the lens of incorporating corporate financial policies and strategies like reserve usage and accounting structures.
• Assist assigned departments with the development and preparation of all budget related documentation and financial presentations as required.
• Assist assigned departments and other Finance staff with the preparation of multi-year forecasts linking to the Strategic Plan and departmental Business Plans.
• Review the financial performance of assigned departments including operating variance analysis, capital spending review, and interim financial reporting.
• Book journal entries as required to address assigned departmental accounting needs, including year-end accruals, reserve funding, and reallocations.
• Provide financial advice on grant applications and complete grant financial claim submissions for assigned departments.
• Assist assigned departments with user fee and revenue analysis / forecasting models, capital funding including growth revenues, grants and reserves.
• Attend assigned departmental meetings to understand emerging financial needs and be the department’s financial advisor.
• Understand departmental financial business needs and recommend on-going improvements including financial systems, revenue collection processes and financial policies, in collaboration with other members of the Finance team as required.
• Participate and act as the Finance liaison on development related departmental projects and studies like Master Plans, project business cases and/or costing, assessing financial impacts of legislative changes, supporting financial policy development and other similar initiatives.
• Review financial implications of legislation, Council or Committee Reports prior to preview to ensure completeness of information in accordance with approved standards, and ensure Director is aware of non-routine financial implications.
• Provide training for assigned departments on the Town’s financial, asset maintenance and budgeting systems.
• Assist with other corporate finance responsibilities as required.
• Implement efficiencies in processes through documenting processes and technology.
• Participate in departmental team meetings and stay current on emerging Finance department projects and changes as they impact departmental operations.
• Performs other duties as required by changes to business processes or legislation and other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for the Town.
• Aware of safe work practices relating to job responsibilities and have basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it relates to the work environment.

• 4-year University degree in Commerce or Business Administration
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) would be an asset
• Minimum three (3) years finance and accounting experience at the practical level in the municipal or not-for-profit sectors, including fund and project accounting
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Analytical, organizational, project management and report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Advanced skills with financial reporting software (i.e. Dynamics GP, FMW, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, with advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel re Pivot Tables, VLookup, conditional logic, etc.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to attend meetings at offsite locations as required.

Town of Tillsonburg