Financial Analyst

Good understanding of municipal government, its operations and services.

Sound technical knowledge of financial principles and practices.

Knowledge of relevant Acts and Legislation governing the financial operations of municipal government.

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

Ability to multi-task and maintain focus despite continual interruptions throughout the day.

Good understanding of business processes and financial management methods.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to report, explain, provide clarification, and persuade to gain approval.

Demonstrated initiative, and ability to make decisions involving multiple routine tasks, affecting department level.

Demonstrated ability to work independently referring only major problems to supervisor/managers.

Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving regular work with confidential information.

Proven ability to provide sound financial advice.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills involving occasional ingenuity, and minor refinement of procedures when necessary.

Demonstrated capability to provide orientation or technical guidance, as needed.

Organizational skills with specialized attention to detail to avoid errors and ability to meet deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and guide interdisciplinary team-based discussions to increase staff morale, team building, and team spirt.

Technology Aptitude

• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills to utilize various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and best practices are followed.

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Budget Responsibilities:

• Provide input to the development of appropriate Budget/Reporting Services policies, procedures and forms and provide/maintain capital project accounting and reporting.

Year-End Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining a Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) 3150 compliant asset accounting and reporting system, including related policies and procedures.

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Complete statutory financial reporting (i.e., Grandview Lodge, Land Ambulance) to ensure compliance with legislation and ensure accurate government funding.

• Assist in the preparation of business plans, reports, and applications for grants, by interpreting and providing clarification on Ministry requirements to program staff.

• Work closely with internal divisions and external reporting agents (i.e., MOH, OMAFFA) to coordinate and review grant submissions, reporting and expenditure tracking to ensure prompt receipt of grant monies.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Research and prepare/draft documentation for management staff on current projects, conditions, and issues, making recommendations as required.

• May have to present information at public meetings, Council meetings, and staff meetings.

• Administer the financial requirements of development agreements ensuring required documentation is issues/received within identified timelines (i.e., letters of credit)

• Monitor and control reserves/reserve funds and Trust funds, ensuring appropriate parties are aware of the status

• Provide accounting, payment and administration of debenture issues of Haldimand County.

• Create, establish, and administer required Municipal Drain and Tile Drainage fund accounts, within applicable legislative policies and procedures.

• Ensure records of projects undertaken are current, accurate, and complete and that documentation is readily retrievable and updated.

• Undertake various revenue and expenditure studies and/or analysis projects, as assigned (i.e., user fees)

• Coordination of billings from Norfolk County for waste management shared services.

• Review all costs related to unplanned events (i.e., storm damages, protests, pandemic funding) and high-profile events.