Job Description

We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join Havergal College as Senior Financial Analyst. This is a full-time, 19 month contract position from December 2025 - June 2027.
Why Havergal is the Place to Be
Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada's pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administration staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.
We take pride in attracting and retaining highly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive.
The Position:
Reporting to the Manager, Accounting Operations, this position plays a key role in the Accounting functions for Havergal College, The Havergal College Foundation and Havergal College US Fund, supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Retail Store and General Accounting.
Specific Accountabilities:
Month-to-Month

• Ensure accounting transactions and data entry documents meet generally accepted accounting principles.
• Responsible for recording all bank receipts, interests, fees and charges.
• Support the month-end closing process, including preparing and posting journals to the general ledger.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register, Prepayment Schedules, Deferred Accounts Schedules and Capital Contributions.
• Creates and records Organizational Invoices (Non-Tuition Revenue).
• Preparation of Monthly Internal Financial Statements.
• Reconciliation of Balance Sheet and Operating Statement Accounts and sub-ledgers.
• Perform monthly grant matching exercise.
• Management of project codes.

Annual

• Assist with annual audits for College and Foundation and Pension.
• Assist with year-end closing procedures.
• Preparation of Annual Returns (T3010) for College and Foundation.
• Coordinate annual College Tax Receipting process for eligible Religious Education Donations and Childcare receipts.
• Coordinate Annual Student Enrollment Process including applying scholarship and bursary awards to student accounts.
• Review donor listings for annual publications.
• Support Annual financial planning process.
• Administer Boarder Health Insurance Coverage and Tuition Insurance Plan.

Ad-Hoc

• Assist with administration and development of financial policies and process improvements.
• Assist with financial reporting for Senior Leadership, Board and Board Committees.
• Assist in Green & Gold (school retail store) as required.
• Assist other Finance functions as needed.
• Training of Accounting Analysts.
• Train members of faculty and staff on the Havergal purchase order system.
• Special projects as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Accounting education or equivalent working experience.
• Working towards or completion of professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Minimum three years related experience of full cycle accounting.
• Strong knowledge of non-profit accounting.
• Practical knowledge of accounting practices and relevant government legislation, including CRA charitable tax receipt guidelines.
• Expert Excel skills and experience using databases, building queries etc.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical skills and strong attention to detail are a necessity.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet tight deadlines and adapt in a busy changing office environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Excellent Customer Service focus.
• Ability to work successfully both in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high standard of discretion dealing with confidential information.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core Competencies of;

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset
• Inclusive Excellence

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interestno later than November 5, 2025. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility

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