FinancialAnalystJobType: Full-timePermanentJobPosting#:2026-30ClosingDate: October8,2026Group: CUPE1189-00Department: CorporateServicesLocation: OwenSound,ONTheCityofOwenSoundisseekingadetail-orientedandanalyticalprofessionaltojoinourFinanceteamasaFinancialAnalyst. ReportingtotheFinancialServicesSupervisor,thispositionplaysakeyroleinmaintainingtheCity'sfinancialintegritythroughfinancialreporting,analysis,budgetingsupport,treasuryfunctions,businesssystemssupport,andcontinuousimprovementinitiatives.TheFinancialAnalystworkscollaborativelyacrosstheorganizationtoprovidefinancialinsight,supportdecision-making,enhancefinancialprocesses,andensurecompliancewithmunicipallegislation,accountingstandards,andinternalcontrols. Thispositionalsosupportscustomerserviceinitiatives,financialtechnologymodernization,andcorporatereportingrequirements. Thispostingisforanexistingvacancy.WhatYou'llDoFinancialReporting&AccountingPrepare,review,andreconcilegeneralledgeraccounts,journalentries,paymentvouchers,andfinancialtransactions.Assistwithannualfinancialstatements,year-endworkingpapers,andexternalauditrequirements.Maintainandsupportaccountingrecordsfortangiblecapitalassets,includingacquisitions,disposals,andtransfers.Providefinancialanalysisandreportingtodepartmentsacrosstheorganization.SupportcompliancewithPublicSectorAccountingStandards(PSAS),GenerallyAcceptedAccountingPrinciples(GAAP),municipallegislation,andinternalcontrols.Budgeting&FinancialAnalysisSupportthepreparation,monitoring,andreportingoftheCity'soperatingandcapitalbudgets.Conductvarianceanalysisandfinancialforecasting.Assistwithreservefund,fleet,capital,andcorporatefinancialreporting.Providefinancialinformationtosupportlong-termplanningandoperationaldecision-making.Identifyopportunitiestoimprovereportingprocessesandorganizationalefficiency.FinancialSystems&BusinessImprovementAssistwithimplementation,testing,configuration,andsupportoffinancialandbusinesssystems.Participateinreportdevelopment,systemenhancements,useracceptancetesting,andprocessimprovementinitiatives.SupportongoingadministrationandcontinuousimprovementoffinancialapplicationsandERPsystems.Liaisewithfinancialinstitutionsandvendorsregardingelectronicbanking,paymentprocessing,andtreasury-relatedtechnologies.Supportcustomer-facingfinancialtechnologiesincludingonlinepaymentsystemsandcustomerportals.Revenue,Treasury&CustomerServiceProvidesupportfortaxandwaterbilling,collections,andcustomeraccountinquiries.Assistcustomerswithpaymentoptions,accountregistration,andonlineservices.Supporttreasuryoperations,electronicbankingtransactions,reconciliations,andpaymentprocessing.Providebackupsupportforaccountspayableandrelatedfinancialfunctions.Assistwithcustomercommunicationsrelatedtofinancialservicesandprocessimprovements.InformationManagement&AdministrativeSupportActasaFinanceDivisionSharePointKeyUserandsupportcontinuousimprovementofinformationmanagementprocesses.Maintaindocumentlibraries,permissions,andrecordsmanagementstandards.Collaborateoninformationgovernanceandrecordsretentioninitiatives.ProvidebackupsupportforServiceOwenSoundcustomerserviceoperations.Participateinprojectsthatimprovecustomerservice,strengtheninternalcontrols,andenhanceorganizationaleffectiveness.WhatWe'reLookingForEducation&ExperienceTwo-yearCollegeDiplomainAccounting,Finance,Economics,BusinessAdministration,orarelateddiscipline.Minimumthree(3)yearsofexperienceinafinancialoraccounting-relatedrole.Municipalexperienceisconsideredanasset.MunicipalTaxAdministrationProgramand/orMunicipalAdministrationProgramcertificationconsideredassets.Skills&CompetenciesKnowledgeofaccountingprinciples,budgeting,forecasting,varianceanalysis,andfinancialreporting.Understandingofmunicipalfinancelegislation,regulations,andbestpractices.Stronganalytical,problem-solving,andorganizationalskills.Highdegreeofaccuracyandattentiontodetail.Excellentcommunication,customerservice,andinterpersonalskills.Abilitytomanagecompetingprioritiesandmeetdeadlineswithminimalsupervision.StrongproficiencyinMicrosoftOfficeapplications,particularlyExcel.ExperiencewithERPandfinancialmanagementsystems; MicrosoftDynamicsGreatPlainsexperienceisanasset.Abilitytomaintainconfidentialityandexercisesoundjudgment.Abilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaborativelywithinateamenvironment.OtherRequirementsAbilitytoworkflexiblehoursandoccasionalovertimetomeetoperationalrequirementsandfinancialreportingdeadlines.Commitmenttoprovidingexceptionalservicetointernalandexternalcustomers.Compensation&BenefitsWage:$29.02-$34.15hourly,35hoursperweek.Perks:Comprehensiveemployer-paidExtendedHealth&Dentalplan,andOMERSdefinedbenefitpensionplan.WhyJoinUs?Joinacollaborativeandprogressivemunicipalorganizationwhereyourfinancialexpertisesupportsstrategicdecision-makingandexcellentpublicservice. You'llhavetheopportunitytocontributetomodernizationinitiatives,financialstewardship,andprojectsthatmakeameaningfulimpactonthecommunity.WhyOwenSound?OwenSoundoffersurbanamenitieswithnaturalbeauty—avibrantartsscene,strongcommunityspirit,andyear‐roundrecreationalopportunitiesalongtheshoresofGeorgianBay.EqualOpportunityEmployerStatement:TheCityofOwenSoundvaluesdiversityandiscommittedtoprovidinganinclusiveworkplace. WewillaccommodatetheneedsofapplicantsinaccordancewiththeHumanRightsCodeandtheAccessibilityfor OntarianswithDisabilitiesActthroughoutthehiringprocess.Wedonotuseautomateddecision-makingorartificialintelligencetoolstoscreenoutoreliminateapplicants. Anytechnologyusedinthehiringprocessisdesignedsolelytosupportefficiency—nottoreplacehumanjudgmentorevaluateapplicantsuitability.PrivacyStatement:Wethankallapplicantsfortheirinterest; Onlythoseselectedforaninterviewwillbecontacted. PersonalinformationiscollectedundertheauthorityoftheMunicipalActforthepurposeofcandidateselection. ItwillbemaintainedinaccordancewiththeMunicipalFreedomofInformationandProtectionofPrivacyAct.

📌 Financial Analyst (Owen Sound)
🏢 Owen Sound
📍 Owen Sound