What you’ll be doing :
Lead the financial execution and reporting for assigned federal contribution agreements.
Support the orderly close-out of certain government funding programs, including final claims, reconciliations, audits, and documentation.
Establish strong financial reporting and compliance foundations for new funding agreements.
Complete accurate, timely financial claims and reports in accordance with federal funding agreement requirements.
Interpret contribution agreement terms and funding guidelines to ensure compliance and expense eligibility.
Collect, review, and validate financial information in coordination with internal teams and external collaboration partners, including cash and in-kind contributions.
Act as the primary financial point of contact for partners and funding agencies for assigned programs.
Assist with audit activities, ensuring documentation is complete, organized, and audit-ready.
Track program-level budgets and cash flow, and support coordination of funding inflows and partner disbursements in accordance with agreement timelines.
Prepare internal financial updates for program teams, highlighting variances, risks, and upcoming reporting requirements.
Improve financial tracking, reporting processes, and documentation within existing systems and tools.
Other duties as assigned. All duties subject to change.
Qualifications
Government reporting and funding experience is essential
A post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field
A CPA designation or a CPA candidate is preferred.
At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in a complex accounting environment, specifically with government grant reporting or non-profit fund accounting.
Proficiency in using systems like NetSuite and Nexonia is considered an asset.
Proficiency with spreadsheet software (Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel) for data manipulation, reporting, and analysis.
You are highly detail-oriented and possess a strong commitment to accuracy.
You have strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
You are a proactive problem-solver with excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.
Compensation
The annual base salary range is $70,000-$85,000. The actual compensation will be based on various factors, including the candidate’s level of skills, experience and education as well as the needs of the role, budget and market.
Senior Financial Analyst • Kitchener, ON, CA