Senior Analyst Finance and Audit - Bilingual English/French

Apply By: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 11:59 pm EDT

Competition Status: Application Screening

Approximately 82 individuals applied for this opportunity.

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Senior Analyst, Finance and Audit - Bilingual (English/French)

Organization:

Ministry of Education

Division:

Education Labour and Finance Division: Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch

Effective April 1, 2024, the salary range for this position is $82,217 to $121,155 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

Do you have excellent financial, analytical and communication skills? Would you thrive in a fast-paced environment working with a dynamic team of professionals who provide financial advice and assistance to school boards? Do you have a passion for financial reporting and accountability? If so, consider this opportunity to take your career to the next level with this position, where you will review and analyze information, develop solutions and consult with Ontario's school boards to promote greater financial accountability.

The Ministry of Education is seeking one bilingual Senior Analyst, Finance and Audit to assist the branch in providing financial oversight over Ontario's school boards, ensuring compliance with various legislation and regulation, and making a meaningful impact to drive educational excellence, innovation, and equity in our province.

The Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch (FAAB) is responsible for large-scale grant administration to school boards, financial policy and analysis, and the consolidation of results into provincial financial statements and public accounts.

The Financial Accountability Units within the branch provide advice and assistance on financial matters related to school boards which include:
• managing the administration and accountability of the school boards' operating grants.
• conducting compliance audits.
• monitoring the school boards' financial health and recommending proactive actions to ensure ongoing financial stability.

Note that this opportunity is with the Financial accountability unit that oversees a portfolio of 36 school boards in Sudbury, London regions including 12 French-language school boards across the province and four isolate boards.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:
• conduct financial policy analysis, address issues management and assess compliance risk with the goal of increasing the ministry's financial accountability for the education sector
• use your accounting, economics and statistics expertise to compile data and conduct ongoing analysis of action plans, issues, and proposals from school boards
• recommend improvements to financial management systems and operational procedures
• develop accountability mechanisms that ensure financial policies are implemented accurately and effectively
• provide strategic advice, interpretation and resolution strategies to senior office and program management for the management of complex program and policy issues and other project elements

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced-plus level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.

Financial knowledge and expertise:

• You have knowledge of principles and practices of accounting, strategic financial planning and analysis, risk assessment, and financial reporting to provide financial analysis expertise to stakeholders and management.
• You can gain knowledge of government/ministry program directions and the businesses, programs and legislative authorities unique to the district school board sector.
• You have knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and accounting principles and practices.
• You can gain knowledge of the elementary/secondary education funding model in Ontario.

Analytical and Project Management skills:

• You have research and analytical skills to conduct financial, policy and audit assessments, evaluate client needs and recommend best practices.
• You can think strategically and creatively to develop new solutions in the absence of established precedent.
• You have knowledge of project management methods and practices and experience managing concurrent projects and lead team members on special projects.

Communication and consultation skills:

• You have communication, presentation and negotiation skills to prepare comprehensive financial, project and audit reports, briefing notes and issues analysis.
• You have consultative and stakeholder relations skills to explain complex financial information and discuss solutions with school board officials, senior management at the ministry, and other stakeholders.
• You have interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders concerning non-compliance with ministry requirements.

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 315 Front St W, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• T-EU-215892/24

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