Accounting standards advisor improving Desjardins’ financial governance and internal auditing. Designing policies, analyzing data, and recommending solutions for organizational financial objectives.
About the role
- Senior Financial Analyst leading GST/HST filings, CRA compliance, and public-sector financial reporting for Peel Region. Supporting audits, tax standards, and Provincial Financial Information Return submissions.
Responsibilities
- Lead Peel Region’s Sales Tax and CRA filing processes
- Manage and coordinate ROP and PHC tax accounts, including planning, controlling, and monitoring
- Track and monitor CRA accounts, GST deposits, Notices of (Re)assessments, and other CRA communications
- Ensure AP, AR, TCA, payments, and expenses comply with Regional by-laws and CRA guidance
- Prepare and file monthly PHC and ROP tax filings to the CRA
- Develop and maintain processes and procedures for accurate GST/HST treatment across AP, AR, Treasury, and Financial Reporting
- Provide expert guidance on Tax and GST/HST accounting and reporting to Finance and program staff
- Research and assist with implementing CRA tax standard changes, including policies, training, and note disclosures
- Investigate tax-related transactions, including vendor setups, invoices, vouchers, POs, and tax entries
- Assist with year-end financial statement consolidation and prepare note disclosures
- Liaise with external auditors during interim and year-end audits, provide working papers, and respond to enquiries
- Assist with the annual Financial Information Return according to Provincial deadlines and instructions
Requirements
- University degree in business administration, commerce or economics
- CPA, ACCA, CFA accounting designation
- Minimum 5 years progressive sales tax/business experience, preferably in the public sector
- Knowledge and understanding of Sales Tax and CRA guidelines
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
- Highly adaptable and able to manage changes in processes and systems
- Excellent analytical and evaluation skills
- Ability to do independent research and analysis
- Experience with the preparation of audit working papers and financial statements
- Proficiency in developing and using spreadsheet financial models and tools
- Thorough knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Knowledge and understanding of SAP, IBM Maximo, and other ERP systems (nice to have)
- Experience working with nVision (nice to have)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plan, including psychological health coverage, starting on the first day
- OMERS Pension Plan with automatic enrolment
- 3 weeks of vacation per year
- 3 paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours
- Annual performance reviews with merit increases
- Tuition reimbursement
- Development resources
- Hybrid work arrangement and employee flexibility
- Accommodation throughout the recruitment process
- Accessible formats and communication supports available
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