Job Description

(Contract Up to 36 Months) Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you! Our PRESTO Finance Operations department is seeking a temporary Senior Financial Analyst who will provide financially-informed analytical support to assigned divisions; understands the financial and accounting impact of business processes to evaluate current and future business activities, and deliver timely and accurate accounting and operational excellence. What will I be doing?

• Provide subject matter expertise to support the development of business cases, finance operational decisions, including accounting entries, as it affects the financial system and operating processes
• Leads and represents the Finance Operations department through the entire project delivery lifecycle for various PRESTO projects, focusing on the people, process and technology implications for the Finance Operations department
• Responsible for working with the Finance Operations department to gather requirements and review design documents to ensure the financial integrity of the PRESTO system
• Participates in and supports testing to ensure the success of Finance Operation’s processes post go-live of the project
• Attends and actively participates in project meetings and workshops, co-ordinates workshops for Finance Operations staff, facilitates meetings with stakeholders to resolve issues as required
• Provides regular project status updates to the Finance Operations department and escalates issues and risks to management as appropriate
• Conducts and oversees financial analyses; conducts or participates in complex and comprehensive financial investigations
• Conduct, participate in, and oversee daily/weekly/monthly financial reconciliation and reporting processes as required
• Participate in month-end activities including General Ledger reconciliation and journal entries preparation as required
• Create and apply reporting templates, financial models and automated processes to meet legal and corporate standards and deadlines
• Proactively identify incidents/problems and raise them in the appropriate channels to ensure they are resolved, and the necessary steps are taken to prevent them from reoccurring
• Recommend process and control improvements (e.g. automating technology or accounting practices) and provide clear standards of practice, protocols, and direction for internal and external partners
• Develop positive relationships with Transit Agencies and Finance Operations team and provide accurate settlement and reconciliation and timely response to inquiries
• Work closely with auditors and others, to maintain financial integrity of the business and increase understanding of financial applications, controls, and standards
• As a senior professional, guide and mentor other financial professionals on the team; establishing policies and procedures for analysis and reporting and reviewing their work, as required

What skills & qualifications do I need?

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Math or Commerce or related discipline, or a combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent
• Designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) would be considered an asset.
• Minimum six (6) years’ progressive experience as a financial analyst primarily within a financial environment following Canadian GAAP principles, investigating variances, performing reconciliations in a high volume and complex transaction environment and completing month-end related activities would be an asset.
• Project management or business analysis experience is an asset
• Role as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or lead on process integration considered an asset
• Ability to coordinate a number complex projects under pressure to meet schedule and deadline commitments
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written/presentation communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, time management, organizational and analytical skills
  

Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process, as required. Applicants must make their needs known in advance. Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application. Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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