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, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the finance function in one or more of our service areas. The role includes assisting Management with negotiating funding agreements; cost allocations among programs; preparing and monitoring of budgets; monitoring, testing, and strengthening of internal controls; preparing monthly financial statements; contractual financial reporting; liaising with internal and external auditors; analyzing current systems/processes and recommending improvements; and mentoring 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 and maintains respectful, collaborative working relationships with employees and external stakeholders, as applicable
Financial- Prepares internal/external financial reporting on the status of contracts
- Coordinates the preparation and maintaining of disbursements and financial reporting for funding agreements
- Interprets contract provisions and responds to inquiries regarding contractual obligations
- Analyzes, problem solves, and recommends solutions to contract related issues
- Assists/participates in contract negotiations with government and other funders
- Provides support in the development of Agency business proposals
- Assists in development of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic plans
- Manages receipt and initiation of stakeholder concerns by resolving/diffusing issues in a timely manner
- Develops effective strategies and processes to ensure appropriate allocation of funding to multiple programs
- Participates in financial planning activities and annual audits
- Liaises with multiple levels of internal/external stakeholders
- Maintains a 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
- Identifies gaps in processes, practices, and guidelines and develops/recommends improvements and best practices
- Identifies risks 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- Ensures appropriate and confidential handling and storage of client/Agency information and documentation in accordance to Agency policies, procedures, and standards
- Initiates ongoing process improvements within; assists with the implementation of approved proposals, processes, procedures, and reports as assigned
- Assists in training and supporting new employees and colleagues with AP and AR procedures and processes
- Reports incidents to manager or designate in a timely manner
- Follows health and safety protocols while adhering to Agency policies and procedures