This is a full-time non-union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Coordinate and contribute to the bi-annual budgeting and financial planning processes, including preparation of the Original Budget and Revised Budget. Support program managers in preparing and completing internal budgets using the Questica or Workday budgeting platform.

Prepare budget-to-actual variance analyses, provide explanations for significant variances, and recommend appropriate corrective actions to management.

Funding, Financial Reporting and Audit

Coordinate financial activities related to provincial and municipal funding programs, including budget proposals, agreement reviews, and periodic financial reporting.

Review monthly internal financial reports, perform variance analyses, and develop action plans to address financial issues.

Support year-end financial close and audit processes, including agency-wide and specialized program audits, and provide auditors with the required financial documentation and information.

administering third-party client and employer agreements, stipends, and training funds; advising on projected surpluses and deficits; and maintaining detailed division general ledger and dimension codes.

Accounting and Administrative Operations

Reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and generate monthly financial reports as required.

Manage company cell phone inventory and service plans, including tracking and coordinating changes as required.

Coordinate the preparation and submission of annual property tax rebate applications and maintain supporting documentation.

Manage property and lease administration activities,



including lease cost analysis, lease schedules, program and square-footage cost allocations, vendor coordination, review and interpretation of lease agreements, preparation of lease termination cost analyses, and related property financial reporting and long-term analysis.

review coverage, claims experience, operational exposures, and other relevant risk factors; and prepare annual risk-factor and allocation recommendations for review and approval by the Director of Finance.

Process Improvement and Team Support

Collaborate with the Finance team to establish and document financial models, workflows, policies, and procedures to improve financial processes and controls.

Provide backup support for the responsibilities of other Financial Analysts (FAs) and Senior Financial Analysts (SFAs) as required.

Perform other ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and administrative duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of five years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and accounting within a medium-sized organization. Experience with government funding and/or in the non-profit sector is considered an asset.

Accounting, Systems and Technical Knowledge





Experience with Workday and Questica is preferred.

Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial controls, and audit requirements.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Demonstrated ability to communicate practical recommendations to program and administrative staff in support of continuous business process improvement.

Financial Analysis and Insight: Interprets budgets, financial results, funding requirements, and operational data to identify trends, explain variances, assess risks, and provide practical recommendations.

Accuracy and Financial Accountability: Maintains a high level of precision, completeness, documentation, and control across reconciliations, reporting, submissions, allocations, and audit support.

Planning, Organization and Execution: Builds effective working relationships with program managers, funders, auditors, vendors, and Finance colleagues, translating financial information into clear guidance and responsive support.

Systems Thinking and Continuous Improvement: Uses financial systems, analytical tools, documented workflows, and process knowledge to strengthen reporting, controls, efficiency, and service quality.

1710 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Hybrid mode (2 days in office)

COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.

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📌 Financial Analyst (Full Time) (Toronto)
🏢 Costi
📍 Toronto