Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.
This role is an in‑office position based at our 20 Bay Street office location. Our team is highly collaborative, and much of our work benefits from in‑person co‑creation, relationship‑building, and hands‑on partnership with leaders across the organization.
The Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Advisory provides guidance, accounting considerations and prepares formal assessments for accounting questions, and complex accounting issues. This role focuses on complex, material and/or unique issues; providing support to and guiding business partners with the accounting and reporting implications of transactions while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and policies.
What will I be doing?
Provides accounting policy and financial reporting support and advice on Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and interprets accounting standards for challenging business scenarios to ensure compliance to Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
Prepares and presents formal papers and memos on complex and material accounting issues outlining Metrolinx’s accounting position and guidance to stakeholders including business units, capital project teams, senior management team, external auditors, Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Ontario Provincial Controller’s Division (OPCD) and the Auditor General.
Creates and develops various templates with examples for typical accounting scenarios for finance teams to follow for accounting advisory memos and support the facilitation of training sessions for finance teams on accounting memo preparation.
Provides internal customers, leaders, and team members, with agreed upon reports and recommendations with accuracy and on deadline.
Provides subject matter expertise to support other financial professionals and activities (i.e., accountants, auditors, budget managers).
Demonstrates leadership and core competencies at a high level of development and is an exemplary model of living the corporate values and code of ethics.
Supports the consistent refresh of and maintains a searchable library of technical accounting reference guides and memos for the organization.
Based on team workload and priorities, as needed, works on projects on behalf of team members on accounting advisory and policy.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated years’ progressive experience in accounting advisory, financial reporting and/or external auditing, preferably within a transit environment, public sector, or a large public accounting firm.
- Accounting designation is required – CPA, CA, CMA or equivalent
- Knowledge and interpretation of accounting and financial reporting principles and standards under Public Sector Accounting Standards (preferred) or comparable standards (e.g., International Financial Reporting Standards) and ability to assess the impact of decisions/initiatives on financial statements.
- Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation communication skills to develop and present commentary, reports, and presentations to senior management to aid decision-making.
Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and other applicable legislation so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email
[email protected].
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
