Financial Analyst - Winnipeg, Canada - The Link: Youth and Family Supports

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About The Link:
Youth and Family Supports


For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives.

The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose.

With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life.

With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.


About the Opportunity

Summary


Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for internal and external stake holders for our organization.


This will include:

  • Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliation, along with other team members.
  • Prepare monthly variance reports for various departments & programs and discuss program related reports with Managers of those programs on monthly basis.
  • Assist with department budget preparation.
  • Provide training and guidance to program staff regarding completing finance reports.
  • Input information for preparation of and updates to annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Preparation of periodic financial accountability reports to funders as assigned by the Controller and CFO.
  • Working with Auditors to perform yearly audits, provide working paper backup for financial statements like bank reconciliations, Revenue etc., and provide backups for sample selections with help of Accounting & Payroll team.
  • Input information for the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Preparation of tax remittances.
  • Preparation of cash flow projections on weekly basis.
  • Preparation of month end entries, recurring entries, and cost allocations in various programs on monthly basis.
  • Update accounting system for the budget during the year with updates on funds/programs throughout the year & responsible for data integrity in accounting system.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports as required by CFO, Controller, and other senior management of The Link.
  • Provide technical support and training on accounting systems to staff in the Accounting and/or Payroll Department.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Adherence to internal financial policies.

Qualifications:

years of working experience in financial reporting discipline with an extensive background working in accounting/finance roles as Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst or Finance Manager.


  • Exposure to a 'Not for Profit' is an asset.
  • Welldeveloped planning, organizational, and timemanagement skills, and able to handle competing priorities, and a consistent record of meeting deadlines.
  • Enjoy working in a fastpaced environment & unquestionable integrity and maturity.
  • Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills, including experience with diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, but able to see the "big picture"
  • Analytical and curious, able to identify problem areas, research, develop, and implement solutions.
  • Technology savvy and has experience with Software (e.g., Sage 300, Payworks, Vivid, Microsoft Excel).
  • Customer service oriented and solution focused.
  • The individual has a genuine passion for their profession and a love for giving back to their community.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • A graduate degree in Business Commerce or equivalent is essential. A professional accounting designation, CPA or equivalent experience would be an asset.

Conditions of Employment

  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check with acceptable Prior Contact Checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry Check, all done within the last 3 months.
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process.

All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential.


Posting End Date:
Posted until filled


Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, 8:30am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with some overtime during peak financial reporting periods.


Site:
The Link: Youth and Family Supports


Work Location:175 Mayfair Avenue


Salary:
$60,000 to $70,000 depending on the qualifications

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