Senior Financial Analyst

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and private cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

Are you an analytical thinker who can navigate complex situations and drive process improvement, and has a passion for financial analysis and reporting? Do you enjoy collaborating and working with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment? If this sounds like you, the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) would like to hear from you.

The AGCO has an exciting opportunity within the Corporate Services Division for a Senior Financial Analyst. The Senior Financial Analyst will provide accurate and timely financial analysis and advice related to financial reporting, with a focus on, and accountability for, producing AGCO's financial statements and related materials, as well as various other internal and external reports.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports for management.
  
• Ensure that financial statements adhere to recognized accounting principles/practices, legislative framework and Ontario Public Service (OPS) Directives, Policies and Procedures.
  
• Prepare analysis, commentary, and other materials to support the development of submissions such as Printed Estimates, Quarterly Reports and Treasury Board/Management Board of Cabinet submissions.
  
• Prepare analysis or supporting documents for internal and external auditors on a timely basis.
  
• Provide advice and interpretation of the financial aspects of related accounting standards, legislation, directives, policies, and procedures.
  
• Perform detailed debrief of past audit findings or recommendations to improve current work processes.
  
• Provide project leadership in support of managing the operational and financial matters related to the AGCO's regulatory mandate.
  
• Perform a variety of in-depth financial analyses to facilitate informed decision-making.

How do I qualify?

The ideal candidate will have:

• A CPA accounting designation and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
  
• Expert-level knowledge of financial reporting, including financial statement preparation, planning, forecasting, and monitoring of actual figures.
  
• Ability to prioritize a variety of competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Analytical skills to compile and analyze data from a variety of sources and prepare reports/summaries.
  
• Knowledge of recognized research, statistical and analytical tools and methods, with the ability to formulate accurate conclusions and recommendations.
  
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite of programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
  
• Experience with computerized financial information systems (e.g. Oracle Financials).
  
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  
• Problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve issues/anomalies.
  
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
  
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers Webpage located at: httpss://www.agco.ca/careers by Friday, May 7, 2024.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.