The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team:

Financial Systems/Control Analyst

Up to Three (3) Year Term Assignment

Monday - Friday, 35 Hours per Week

$67,900 to $79,900 (Union Exempt, Level 5)Reporting to the Team Manager, Financial Planning, the Financial Systems/Control Analyst supports the Finance Department by structuring and maintaining the General Ledger in accordance with the Ministry mandated Code of Accounts and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Responsibilities include, developing and processing complex system interfaces between other primary and secondary systems into the General Ledger; implementing both financial and budgetary controls in the Finance system in order to produce reports that monitor budget performance and to review transaction integrity; providing recommendations to users, managers and finance executives regarding internal controls and processes for efficiency; reviewing system access of users; preparing ad hoc reports for users; supporting the annual budget process and providing costing to facilitate the preparation of grant requests and Labour Relations mandates.

Qualifications

Post-secondary diploma in Accounting and five (5) years of experience working in an accounting environment. This experience should include an understanding of the operations of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with a focus on finance modules and knowledge of financial/payroll/HR transaction business processes. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Ability to audit GL accounts in line with the Minister's Code of Accounts.

Knowledge of accounting/budgetary/forecast processes and practices, ability to produce SOIs and other Ad Hoc reporting for divisions and senior management team

Strong knowledge of the Financial/Payroll and HRP systems used at the District with ERP implementation experience is an asset.

Basic accounting knowledge on producing and interfacing Journal Entries.

Good understanding of FTE structures at the District and ability to produce FTE reports, including Appendix H, and provide recommendations on position control process.

Interpersonal/communication skills to provide and clarify information/data, and respond to inquiries and requests from Board personnel, using tact, diplomacy and with discretion.

Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Organizational and time management techniques for juggling multiple demands.

Analytical and problem solving skills, including attention to detail and accuracy for audit control functions.

Ability to work as part of a team, being flexible and able to meet tight deadlines.

Proficiency in computer applications including word processing, database SQL and Excel to perform job functions, and accomplish work. Application Process

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com. External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for the this position. Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook. OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity. If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time. EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER

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