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Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the Director of Finance & Operations and the Finance Manager in all aspects of the operations of the finance department. This includes tracking of liability insurance claims, backup for payroll, and analysis of financial information using Excel spreadsheets for monthly results and budgets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze major costs based on existing trends and economic impacts for the Agency
• Prepare worksheets for Finance and management as required to incorporate any proposals for the budget
• Track and report insurance claims and set up working procedures for the Agency
• Communicate with management regarding any budget adjustments that are required
• Review, develop, and enhance financial reports to meet management needs on a monthly basis or as required
• Conduct analysis reports on a variety of finance matters
• Monitor and analyze budget variances to determine cause and advise accordingly
• Assist in the preparation, audit, tracking and reporting of Insurance renewals and claims
• Assist with payroll and internal processes
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience Requirements:

• University or college education in business administration, commerce, finance or related fields and a professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA), or equivalent would be an asset
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a finance or a financial analysis role
• Working knowledge of insurance renewals and claims management is an asset
• Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous setting would be considered an asset

Knowledge Requirements:
\xe2\x80\xa2 Strong working knowledge of CPIN/ORACLE would be considered an asset \xe2\x80\xa2 Awareness of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Financial research/analysis techniques
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and values including awareness of the First Nation, Inuit and M\xc3\xa9tis Communities we service
• A solid understanding of and sensitivity to the experiences of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada, and the impact of the legacy of Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop upon them is essential

Ability Requirements:

• High proficiency in financial modeling techniques
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to set priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Superior computer skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel user and the general use of a variety of applications
• Understand fund accounting principles and public sector accounting standards
• Maintain a high level of professionalism to deal with confidential information
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excel in working in a fast pace, dynamic environment and have demonstrated time management and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail
• High level of accuracy in preparing and entering information

\xe2\x80\xa2 Be familiar with the financial requirements associated with federal and provincial funding of transfer payment agencies \xe2\x80\xa2 Be thoroughly familiar with the implementation and use of Financial Management Policies

Mandatory Requirements:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
• Provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Centre Check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
• Able to provide a safe vehicle for use on the job, an acceptable Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract, evidence of a valid Ontario Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and of Personal Liability & Property Damage insurance coverage for at least $2,000,000.00.

About Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services:

Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag (Nog-dah-wen-mawg) (Bin-ooh-zhee-yug) Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services is a multi-service Indigenous Child Well-Being Agency. We provide a stable foundation for children, youth, and families, through wraparound services that are culturally based and family-focused. We seek to support our families in the way they deserve, with care and authenticity, and by recognizing and respecting spirit. We form a wholistic, inclusive, and nonjudgmental circle of care. We seek to honour and support those we serve, with a constant commitment to growing our base of knowledge and expertise. Passionate about helping our communities and making them better, healthier places, we are committed to being open, honest, communicative partners with our communities and Nations.With awareness and knowledge of structures of power and history, we approach families as equals, to help them find their place and identity. We advocate for those who do not have a voice, acting with leadership and integrity.Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag was the vision of grassroots First Nations prevention staff over twenty years ago, they continue the work today and act as an advisory to our Board. We obtained our mandate to seek Designation and to provide child protection services in our jurisdiction from our member Chiefs and Councils.We are an agency that delivers culturally-intelligent services to our partner First Nation communities in Ontario. With our team of dedicated staff, we work with children, youth, and families as early as possible to help them navigate various obstacles and access services available to them. We offer services such as Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions, Youth Justice, Youth in Transition, Child Welfare, and Alternative Care.