Financial Analyst

We Have a Big Name – and a Big Mission

We’re the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. But you can call us CCOHS. We’re a federal government corporation that’s focused on a single mission: we believe everyone in Canada has the right to a healthy and safe workplace where they can thrive. Our tools and resources are designed to give employers and workers across the country the information they need to stay healthy and safe, both physically and mentally, on the job.

CCOHS’ Finance Department is responsible for centralized financial analysis; full-cycle accounting; financial, government and transparency reporting; management of Access to Privacy and Information Requests, cash management; internal controls; procurement and order processing. As an integral member of the Finance team, the Financial Analyst will assist with the full accounting cycle, ensuring application of sound accounting principles/practices, preparation of monthly internal financial statements, service unit statistical analysis, reporting and full account reconciliations.

If the idea of making a difference and being part of a culture that values innovation, professional growth and your overall well-being excites you, we encourage you to read on.

About the Role
  • As a Financial Analyst, you will provide insight on the products and services that comprise CCOHS’ cost-recovery portfolio and oversee the application of risk management principles in all areas of the business, ensuring compliance with applicable framework, policies, and directives.
  • Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for general accounting services including posting journal entries, sub ledger management, reconciliation of financial systems, and maintenance of budgets and forecasts.
  • You know how to work collaboratively and will be involved in delivering financial and statistical reporting to the Leadership team and Service Unit Managers. This reporting will include both internal and external financial reports as well as strategic Key Performance Indicators delivered to the CCOHS Council of Governors.

What You Have
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business with a focus on Accounting or Finance.
  • Professional Accounting Designation.
  • Minimum of 2 years of post-designation work experience in similar role.
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical agility.
  • Strong Canadian GAAP knowledge and financial statement disclosure.
  • Federal government experience is an asset.
  • Experience preparing financial statements, audit working papers and account reconciliations.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Excel and strong database skills.
  • Significant experience in creating business intelligence and reporting.
  • Ability to work in both official languages is an asset.

Who You Are
  • A supportive, respectful team member who provides guidance, treats others equitably and thrives in an environment where new ideas and collaboration are encouraged.
  • A meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented accounting professional with prioritization, time management and project management skills.
  • An excellent communicator who connects well with all levels of stakeholders.
  • An enthusiastic believer of providing exceptional, efficient service.
  • An avid researcher who is skilled at analyzing and synthesizing information to recommend and formulate policies and procedures.
  • A self-motivated, results-oriented problem solver who works effectively under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple tight deadlines.

Salary

Within the range of

$83,895 to $108,016 (CCOHS-09) per annum.

Full-time, unionized position

Application Deadline

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Quote File Reference Number: FI-029

Vacancies: 1

To Apply

If you are excited by this opportunity, we want to hear from you. Send us your application in confidence to jobs@ccohs.ca.

Attach resume as an MS Word or PDF document.

This competition is open to residents of Ontario only.

Notes

Here at CCOHS, we promote work-life balance, encourage personal development, and foster respect, civility, and inclusion. For more reasons why this is a great place to work and information on our comprehensive benefits and federal public service pension plan, visit our Careers page.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@ccohs.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Note: Attaining Reliability Status Security Clearance is a condition of employment for all CCOHS positions. All resumes are maintained confidential and are kept on file for a period of six months.

Code of Conduct

As public servants, all employees of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) have a duty to conduct themselves in a way that bears the closest public scrutiny and upholds our Code of Conduct. At the hiring stage, candidates are required to disclose any situation or circumstance that could result in any real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where CCOHS employees have private or personal interests that could influence or impair their judgement, decisions or actions within their official duties or use of their position, or undermine the neutrality of CCOHS. This may include political activity, directorship, other outside employment (with competitors, and/or suppliers) and certain personal relationships (with other CCOHS employees, clients and/or stakeholders). Please contact Human Resources at jobs@ccohs.ca for more information regarding conflict of interest responsibilities and how to make a disclosure.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.