Corporate Analyst, Grants and Special Projects

Location

Guelph, ON | Canada

Job description

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialties within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

We are currently hiring for the position of Corporate Analyst, Grants and Special Projects on the Financial Strategy and Reporting team within the Finance department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Corporate Reporting, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial support and analysis for an assigned portfolio of work, including being the departmental point person for grant accounting and reporting and supporting financial analysis for other corporate initiatives and special projects focused on supporting growth. Assignments may change over time as the needs of the organization change, and this will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to gain a broader organizational perspective. Corporate Analysts have the skills, knowledge, experience and initiative to understand the broader context of the work they are doing, and take responsibility for their assigned portfolio or work, as well as the ability to learn and grow beyond their previous experience to take on new assignments within the scope of the role.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Act as the Finance departmental point person for all grant accounting and reporting.
• Liaise with other finance staff as needed to provide financial advice on grant applications.
• Be the liaison between the Finance department and other city departments with respect to the development, verification, accounting, and reporting for Community Improvement Plans and Tax Increment Based Grants.
• Develop a solid understanding of operations and strategic initiatives, and how they interact with financial processes and planning, to support assigned functions and corporate initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing regular communication of financial matters between the Finance team members and designated department staff on assigned projects.
• Understand the financial impacts of changing legislation on operations and make recommendations for improvements.
• Book journal entries as required to address grant accounting needs including year-end accruals, deferrals, and reallocations.
• Assist assigned departments with user fee and revenue analysis / forecasting models, capital funding including growth revenues, grants, reserves and reserve funds.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures, in collaboration with other members of the Finance team for assigned areas of work as required.
• Participate and act as the Finance liaison on development related departmental projects and studies like Master Plans, project business cases and/or costing, assessing financial impacts of legislative changes, supporting financial policy development and other similar initiatives.
• Review Council or Committee Reports to ensure completeness of information in accordance with approved standards, and ensure Supervisor is aware of non-routine financial implications.
• Implement efficiencies in processes through documenting processes and leveraging technology.
• Participate in departmental team meetings and stay current on emerging Finance department projects and changes as they impact departmental operations.
• Complete special projects or other duties as required.

Qualifications and requirements

• Completion of post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting or related field, and/or a professional accounting designation or equivalent.
• Considerable experience in a related financial planning role, preferably within the public sector.
• Analytical, organizational, project management and report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate and establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Advanced skills with financial reporting software (for example: JD Edwards, FMW).
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with data query and analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritize to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to attend meetings at offsite locations as required.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Hours of work

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. Flexibility would be required to attend evening meetings and to meet departmental needs. This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible work arrangement options (as per current corporate policy).

Pay/Salary

Non-union Grade 5: $81,486.60- $101,858.25

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Sunday, March 24, 2024 . Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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