Our client is a top company with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate.

Position Overview

To provide strategic business, fiscal and program planning advice, analysis and functional support to senior management and central agencies.

What you will achieve in this role:

• Serves as key point of contact between clients and central agencies for all activities related to the development of budget/fiscal plan, and in-year Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet decisions, and provides advice and recommendations on business and financial plans and issues.
•  Develops, plans, and communicates the fiscal planning process and works with program areas ensuring Branch//central agency deadlines and submissions standards are achieved.
• Provides financial, business and fiscal planning advice and analysis to senior management and central agencies to support effective resource management, business planning, budget estimating, budget monitoring and control.
• Coordinates the preparation of the budgeting/business planning submissions, Printed Estimates, Estimates Briefing.
• Books, and related material to ensure alignment of programs and /government priorities, and provides advice and interpretation of central agency guidelines. Contributes to the development and review of transformation opportunities.
• Provides advice and recommendations in the assignment of ownership/responsibility for identified fiscal/financial risks, and provides recommendations on how to mitigate or minimize risks to plans and in-year financial management activities (e.g. in-year submissions and re-allocations).
• Develops communication plans and advises branches and program areas of budget allocations and budget derived from the approved business plan.

What you will bring to this role:

Knowledge of and skills in:

• OPS and legislation, policies, standards, priorities, and government policy direction on business planning, budgeting, fiscal management and related areas, to ensure objectives and government requirements are considered in the development of business plans and Treasury Board submissions.
• Government fiscal plan including financial management strategies, strategic business directions and business transformation initiatives to provide advice and expertise to management on the effective planning and financial management of complex programs.
• Budget and accounting procedures, practices and information systems to review and advise on the preparation of budget estimates, identify expenditure issues.
• Financial and accounting principles, policies and processes, to facilitate and ensure financial accountability with respect to business planning and plan management.
• Government processes that impact business, strategic directions, financial plans and key political objectives to provide advice and recommendations on business and financial plans and issues, including for the most complex and sensitive programs.
• program direction and objectives, to determine the impact of relevant financial/ business policies/practices.
• Risk assessment and risk management principles to develop recommendations that align risk mitigation with government’s strategic direction.
• Program evaluation and performance management principles to assess the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of policy and program initiatives.
• Communication skills to write clear, concise reports, correspondence, and business cases, prepare and present advice and recommendations, and develop and deliver compelling presentations.
• Standard desktop computer applications (e.g. word processing, presentations, spreadsheets) and specialized/customized databases/financial information systems, to conduct research and analysis; prepare reports and presentations, and assess risk, in order to provide advice to management.

 We thank you for your interest in the position, however, only those who are qualified will be contacted.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion; creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong.  We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors.  We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience; accommodations during the application process are available upon request.

Our client, a leader in the immigration regulation industry is seeking a Manager, Accounting and Payroll. This is a permanent position and is fully remote. In this role you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Finance unit including the preparation and maintenance of financial records and reporting, variance reports, payroll, internal controls, and the audit.

Responsibilities:

• • Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and payroll functions.

• Ensure revenue, deferred revenue and accounts receivable records related to license fees, examination and program fees, cost and fine awards and other miscellaneous fees are complete and accurate.
• Review and support accounts receivable, allowance for bad debts and invoicing is accurate with supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely processing of purchase orders, review vendor invoices, agreements and related supporting documents for accuracy and completeness with proper approval in accordance with the company policies and signing authority.
• Review and/or process payroll. Ensure payroll processing, statutory remittance, production of tax forms, annual payroll returns and statements filing to government bodies and Workers’ Compensation Boards in different jurisdictions is completely timely, accurately and in compliance with legislative requirements.
• Payroll processing includes payment of remuneration to employees, Board and Committee members, appointees, independent contractors and issuing tax forms.
• Review accounts payable batches to ensure accuracy, completeness of all documentation and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with related legislation, regulations, By-laws, and internal policies.

• • Oversee, review, prepare and/or record financial transactions including journal entries and schedules to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of records with appropriate documentation and back-up.
  • Review and/or maintain asset listings, amortization, and disposal records to be appropriately maintained.
  • Ensure financial transactions are recorded in the appropriate revenue and expense accounts in accordance with the company’s financial structure and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Manage review and/or prepare month-end and year-end close of financial records, and including:

• Bank reconciliations, capital assets and investment records.
• Schedules that support balance sheet items, revenue recognition, cost control and reporting needs.
• Monthly sales tax returns (e.g., GST/HST, QST) and other annual filings or returns as required by legislative bodies.

• • Review and provide support in preparation of financial reports, variance analysis, other reports and other analyses for management, Finance and Audit Committee (FAC) and the Board.
  • Develop, create, and prepare financial reports and information as required by financial institutions, insurance companies, etc., to meet business needs.
  • Conduct the audit. Delegate audit tasks to team members and ensure preparation of information and schedules from the team are in accordance with audit requirements. Prepare necessary supporting audit schedules and respond to auditors inquires. Take appropriate action to address deficiencies.
  • Assist the Controller with the forecast and budget process.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to maintain and enhance financial policies, procedures, standards, and processes. Ensure internal controls are in place to mitigate the risks of fraud and financial losses.
  • Act as the back-up to the Controller for select job duties and responsibilities when required.
  • Acquire and maintain knowledge of the company’s policies, regulations and strategies and keep up to date with relevant developments, applicable legislation, trends, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the company meets and delivers its legislative compliance requirements without delay.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• • University degree (Bachelor) with an accounting or finance focus.
  • Accounting designation (CPA, CGA; CPA, CA; CPA, CMA).
  • 5 to 7 years of experience in financial management, accounting, reporting, payroll, and Canadian payroll regulations, ideally in a self-regulatory organization.
  • Time management skills to manage and prioritize competing priorities and deadlines.
  •  Organizational skills to keep track of deadlines and ensure timely communication with team members.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-paced changing environment as a collaborative team player who demonstrates initiative.
  • Interpersonal and stakeholder relationship management skills to engage others, work effectively in a team, build credibility, and suggest ideas.
  • Written and verbal communication skills to communicate technical financial information with external stakeholders and staff across the organization who may not be financially literate (e.g., concise, detailed, and appropriate presentation for variance and Board reports.)
  • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records and reporting.
  • Coaching and management skills to inspire, motivate and develop employees and team members.
  • Project management skills to plan, evaluate, and implement changes to systems and processes.
  • Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Accounting Analyst, Finance & Administration

Summary

The Senior Accounting Analyst, Finance & Administration will be responsible for preparing accurate financial

information in a timely manner and ensuring that proper controls are in place in the Bank’s financial accounting

operations.

Reports to: Director, Finance & Administration

Assistant Vice President, Accounting

Direct reports: None

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 Prepare financial statements, Head Office reporting and annual reports

 Perform and monitor Bank Reconciliations and reporting to ensure the accuracy of the record, and

follow up on outstanding unreconciled items

 Perform GBase General Ledger print server operation and reports distribution

 Perform daily and monthly GBase General Ledger standing data input for accounting

 Prepare monthly and quarterly OSFI/Bank of Canada regulatory returns as requested by Manager

 Monitor and maintain accounts control, suspense account control and outstanding items control

 Monitor daily deposit balances under Bank Act Section 545

 Prepare audit and bank confirmations requested by customers and their auditors and create

related invoices

 Prepare monthly inter‐office Mokkan/managerial adjustments in Pegasys managerial system

 Maintain and update Other Comprehensive Income journal for Cash Flow Hedge, and update

control list to calculate Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 Prepare quarterly hedge effectiveness testing for Cash Flow Hedge and Fair Value Hedge

 Gather and prepare annual income and balance sheet information and Ledger supports for New

York tax team for those customers determined to be effectively connected

 Input customer master data registration, modification and closing in Infinity and log into control

file

 Prepare monthly provincial allocation of deposits and loans for tax purposes

 Reconcile and prepare annual T5 Return of Investment Income and NR4 Non‐Resident Tax

Withholding, Remitting and Reporting, and RL‐3 Investment tax receipts

 Prepare unearned loan fee amortization schedules using effective interest rate method and

maintain the support and control file

 Monthly accounting control and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts

 Support external auditors annual audit requests

 Support internal monitoring requests and internal audit requests

 Ensure all process documentation for reports, manuals, and procedures are current and adhered

to

Qualifications

 3+ years of relevant industry experience within a financial institution.

 Strong organization skills including the ability to multi‐task and manage deadlines effectively.

 Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

 Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 Professional certification preferred

 University or College degree