Job Description

Financial Analyst, Housing

Human Services – Housing Services

One Contract Full-time – 7 months

Salary Range: $76,054 – $95,068 per year

Work mode: Remote *see below for more details about this work mode.

Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton

Hours of work: 35 hour/week

Who we are: Housing Services leads service system planning and management of housing and homelessness programs and services with a view to policy and service integration. Helps improve these services through effective planning, based on local information and research about the needs of Peel’s many different communities.

“Housing Services is passionately committed to ensuring stable, affordable, appropriate housing and supports in Peel. We manage a collaborative system of care focused on delivering services with compassion and respect in a way that preserves dignity.”

The Role: This position performs review and evaluation of financial statements and annual reports submitted by service providers in the Region of Peel. This position will also perform financial and operational reviews related to the delivery and ongoing administration of the Human Services programs.

​​​​​​​What you will do in this role:

Review the financial activities and the administrative structure for social housing groups, community agencies and non-profits in the Region of Peel
Prepare subsidy estimates and reconcile subsidy entitlements for service providers in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations, regional policies, and funding guidelines
Review and analyze budget and year-end financial statements from service providers
Review and analyze Annual Information Returns from service providers. Attend providers’ site and perform operational reviews of providers’ financial controls and processes
Analyze and make recommendations on providers’ financial action plans. Prepare information for annual budget submission and support the development of the Regional Human Services subsidy budget
Reconcile monthly subsidy and prepare accruals
Support the year end provincial audit process and other program reporting requirements
Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure adequate internal controls exist within high volume expenditures
Provide financial support and advice to participants in the Human Services program and staff members in the delivery of excellent customer service to clients
Analyze and monitor financial performance of service providers, including identification of risk from insolvency or potential fraud
Assess financial impact of changes in budget and program parameters
Evaluate funding shortfalls or surpluses and explain causes
Prepare and analyze subsidy forecasts
Account reconciliation (analyze and raise issues with Supervisor/Senior Financial Analyst)
Review and maintain a financial evaluating process to analyze new operators request for Service Agreements with the Region of Peel
Assist in the development and implementation of a reporting process for assessing new service providers
Support staff complement reporting function to Housing Services
Perform routine and ad-hoc research and analysis.
What the role requires:

A university degree in Business or Economics, a professional accounting designation or “finalist level” along with a minimum of 3 years experience in an automated financial environment or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, planning, analytical and administrative skills
Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, and to deal well with changing tasks and priorities
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing (non-union)
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Access to tuition reimbursement (where applicable) and learning and development resources

Work Mode: In this role, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. This means you’ll have the ability to work off-site and on-site as needed, depending on operational needs at the 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton.
It’s important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we’re compliant with all regulations and policies.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week. The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

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Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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