Office of the Provincial Controller Division: Financial Reporting and Fiscal Support Branch

Toronto

2 Temporary up to 24 months with possible extension

Step into a role that puts you at the centre of Ontario's financial results!

In this position, you'll work directly on consolidating financial information from ministries and government agencies, giving you a unique, central-agency perspective of the Public Accounts of Ontario process. As a finance professional who enjoys solving complex accounting issues and navigating tight timelines, you'll review and integrate financial data from across the OPS, support high-profile reporting deliverables, and deepen your understanding of how the province's financial story comes together.

This role is ideal for someone who learns quickly, adapts easily, and is ready to expand your impact within Ontario's financial reporting community.

About the job
As an integral part of the Consolidation, Consultation and Analysis Unit, you will:

provide expert accounting and financial reporting advice to government executives related to the consolidation of government agencies into the government reporting entity

develop accounting and financial reporting options to support initiatives and decision-making

coordinate research into Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and recommendations

coordinate the preparation of the province's annual financial reporting requirements in accordance with PSAB standards, and provide leadership and support during the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario's annual audit of the Public Accounts of Ontario

lead various projects and participate in committees

Mandatory requirements

You must hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and be able to provide proof prior to receiving a job offer

Financial and accounting knowledge




You have knowledge of:

generally accepted accounting and audit principles, practices, and methodologies

Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and public sector accounting, reporting and consolidation practices

financial reporting functions, including how to prepare consolidated financial statements

complex consolidation and accrual accounting issues and practices

Analysis and problem solving skills
You can:

research financial issues, interpret accounting standards, and develop accounting policies or recommendations

analyze reports, benchmark data, and complex consolidation issues, including consolidated financial statements

independently resolve difficult issues and propose practical, viable solutions

integrate accounting and financial reporting processes and systems

Project and process management skills
You can:

manage complex accounting and financial reporting projects from planning through delivery

coordinate consolidation and financial reporting activities across teams and systems

guide colleagues through changes to accounting, consolidation, or reporting requirements

improve financial reporting processes and ensure alignment with best practices

Communication and collaboration skills
You can:

communicate clearly with colleagues, senior leaders, auditors, and external partners

prepare transparent, concise, and well-organized reports, briefings, policies, instructions,



and procedures

develop and deliver presentations on financial and accounting matters, including to senior leaders

use MS Office tools (including Word, Excel, etc.) and work effectively with large-scale accounting systems, databases, programs, and reporting modules

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

accessibility

Anti-Racism Policy

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Fonction publique de l'Ontario
📍 Ontario