Financial Analyst

■ FINANCIAL ANALYST

Hybrid – Primary Remote, Ottawa, ON

CONTRIBUTING TO THE CMPA

The Finance department supports the CMPA’s mission and goals by safeguarding the Association’s assets through accurate and timely recording and stewardship of financial transactions. Financial Planning & Reporting is responsible for corporate financial reporting. The team substantiates funds spent against budgets, audits financial transactions, ensures all legal requirements are met, and prepares the annual budget for Council approval. The team improves the impact and understanding of financial reports on business performance, delivers financial insights, analysis, and reports to improve business analysis and decision-making and drive business strategy. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Working closely with the Senior Financial Analyst, the Analyst ensures the financial records of the Association are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Financial Analyst is responsible for the oversight and performance of various areas of financial analysis and reporting including standard quarterly management reporting and variance analyses, account reconciliations, accounting entries, as well as coordination of year-end financial statements, working papers, and audit activities. 

The Analyst is responsible for collaborating with the Planning & Performance team as the two teams deliver on corporate reporting initiatives. Additionally, the Analyst is responsible for fostering partnerships with the senior leadership team through the provision of professional and proactive financial advice and guidance.

POSITION ACTIVITIES

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepares financial reports for Senior Management and Council by collecting, formatting, analyzing, and explaining information
• Analyses financial results, investigates unusual variances, and determines root cause considering both financial and non-financial elements
• Supports management planning and decision making by identifying, maintaining, and evaluating information
• Researches and makes recommendations on proper accounting treatment for new types of transactions

Interim & Year-End Audit

• Liaises with the external auditors regarding audit requirements
• Maintains the year-end schedule and coordinates the timely completion of all activities
• Reconciles accounts, determines accruals, and prepares adjusting entries as required
• Prepares year-end working papers and compiles financial statements

Financial Accounting & Policies

• Prepares financial