Senior Financial Analyst (FT) - Accounting & Finance

Are you looking for an inviting and exciting career opportunity? Do you have a passion for working collaboratively and making a difference? If the answer is “Yes”, this is the job for you!

Catholic Social Services is currently seeking a full-time 40 hours per week, Senior Financial Analyst in EDMONTON to join our Finance department. Providing excellent client-centered care, you are confident, thoughtful, and motivated to achieve success when supporting others in your community!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Controller, theSeniorFinancial Analystisresponsible forthe finance function inone or more of our service areas. The role includes assisting Management with negotiating funding agreements; cost allocations among programs; preparingand monitoring of budgets; monitoring, testing,and strengthening of internal controls; preparingmonthly financial statements; contractual financial reporting; liaising with internal and external auditors; analyzingcurrent systems/processes and recommending improvements;andmentoring service area staff on financial matters.

Collaboration

Understands, supports, promotes, and adheres to the Agency’s vision, mission, values, and organizational ethics, and treat all persons with humility, compassion, and respect
Presents as a positive and professional role model and ambassador for the Agency in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.Maintains respectful personal boundaries
Communicates effectively and respectfully in a professional and confidential manner with all employees and external stakeholders; both verbally and in writing
Establishes andmaintainsrespectful, collaborative working relationships with employees and external stakeholders, as applicable

Financial

• Prepares internal/external financial reporting on the status of contracts
• Coordinates the preparation andmaintainingof disbursements and financial reporting for funding agreements
• Interprets contract provisions and responds to inquiriesregardingcontractual obligations
• Analyzes, problem solves, and recommends solutions to contract related issues
• Assists/participatesin contract negotiations with government and other funders
• Provides support in the development of Agency business proposals
• Assistsin development of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic plans
• Managesreceipt and initiation of stakeholder concerns by resolving/diffusing issuesin a timely manner
• Developseffective strategies and processes to ensureappropriate allocationof funding to multiple programs
• Participates in financial planning activities and annual audits
• Liaiseswith multiple levels ofinternal/external stakeholders
• Maintainsa wide variety of accounting information, files,and records in written and electronic formats for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
• Identifiesgaps in processes, practices,and guidelines anddevelops/recommends improvements and best practices
• Identifiesrisks and issues, suggesting alternatives that lead to the best solution
• Contributes to implementation of policies, procedures, and internal controls; ensuring policies and procedures are documented and communicated appropriately

General

• Ensuresappropriateand confidential handling and storage of client/Agency information and documentation in accordancetoAgency policies, procedures, and standards
• Initiates ongoing process improvements within;assistswith the implementation of approved proposals, processes, procedures, and reports as assigned
• Assistsin training and supporting new employees and colleagues with AP and AR procedures and processes
• Reports incidents to manager or designatein a timely manner
• Follows health and safety protocols while adhering to Agency policies and procedures
• Maintains a pleasant and safe work environment, ensuringhigh levelsof cleanliness, comfort, and safety
• Completes andsubmitsregular and ad hoc reports and documentation as per standard procedures on or before assigned due dates
• Attends and activelyparticipatesin scheduled meetings. Supports team initiatives and helps toidentifyproblems and suggest solutions
• Performs other related duties asrequired

What This Job Requires

• Minimum of aBachelor’s Degreein Accounting/Business Administrationor equivalentfrom a recognizededucational institu

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