DISTRICT SCHOOL

BOARD OF NIAGARA

INVITES

APPLICATIONS FOR:

Financial Analyst

The DSBN is a supportive, innovative community that

works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve

success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office

or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to

life – you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to

students reaching their full potential.

We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100

elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the

South and Lake Ontario to the North.

Applications through applytoeducation.com are invited for

this position from properly qualified employees within the system presently

covered under the scope of the District School Board of Niagara Office,

Clerical and Technical Group, and shall be directed to the attention of Human

Resource Services. Resumes from applicants outside the bargaining unit will not

be accepted for this posting. Applications must be done via Apply to Education.

**POSITION:**One (1) Permanent

Position - Financial Analyst

**LOCATION:**DSBN Education Centre

RATE OF PAY:$30.33 - $34.97 per

hour

**SCHEDULE:**35 hours per week - 12 Month

Position

Position Summary:

The District School Board of Niagara has a position

forFinancial Analystin DSBN’s Financial Services

Department. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the

successful applicant will be a key part of the Department, helping the Board

meet its accounting compliance standards through accurate analysis, auditing

and other key accounting duties. This role will collaborate with internal

and external stakeholders to ensure compliance of policies, procedures, and

accounting standards.

Duties include

but are not limited to:

• Completing

  working papers and schedules for the Ministry of Education and DSBN

  reporting throughout the year.

• Analyzing

  differences between reported actuals and budget/prior year actuals.

• Review

  and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial

  reporting.

• Analysis,

  consolidate and summarize data

• Process

  journal entries for various financial transactions such as Municipal tax

  revenue received and online payments.

• Perform

  reviews of school’s financial reports, records and processes to ensure

  conformance with current administrative procedures and best practices.

• Create

  internal control review reports and complete follow up reviews.

• Maintain

  the DSBN’s general ledger code of accounts, process online donations.

• Maintain

  the DSBN’s vendor database

• Responsible

  for the accurate accounting of the DSBN’s minor tangible capital assets.

• other

  duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Currently

  enrolled in Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program is preferred

• Minimum

  of three (3) years post-secondary education in Accounting

• Minimum

  of three (3) years of relevant accounting experience in a financial

  analyst role or equivalent

• Proficient

  in the use of financial and spreadsheet software, along with Microsoft

  Office

• Ability

  to deal with competing priorities, multiple demands and constant deadlines

• Exemplary

  verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and strong

  analytical skills

• Strong

  initiative, attention to detail and excellent customer service delivery

• Ability

  to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within

  and outside the Board

• Proficient

  in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe

• Provision

  of a satisfactory Police Clearance including Police Criminal Record and

  Judicial Matters Check (PCRJMC) (an original copy date in the last 6

  months may be acceptable) is a condition of employment.

Application Process:

• All

  applications are accepted through ApplyToEducation

• Applications

  packages should include:

• • Cover

    Letter

  • Resume

Selection Process:

• We

  thank all the candidates for their interest, however, only those selected

  for an interview will be contacted.

The District School Board of Niagara is committed to equity

and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of its employees, who reflect the

diversity of our community and students we serve. We encourage and

welcome submissions from candidates from diverse backgrounds to build a

supportive and inclusive workplace. DSBN welcomes applications from: Indigenous

peoples, members of visible minorities, women, persons with visible and

non-visible disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender

identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage

with diverse communities. The DSBN is committed to Achieving Success Together

and recognizes that increasing the diversity of its workforce supports this

objective.

DSBN will make interview and employment accommodations

during the selection process, based on any of the human rights protected

grounds. Please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet

your needs. Applicants are thanked for making known their interest in

working for the District School Board of Niagara. We encourage

applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under

consideration will be contacted.

Conditions of Employment:

• Agreement

  to comply with the Board’s policies, procedures and

  code of conduct;

• Complete

  an annual offence declaration process.

**Reason for posting:**Vacancy due to Resignation

Additional Information:

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of

Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the

information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the

Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and

employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff,

and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects

the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide

reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with

disabilities.

Personal information on this form is

collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the

Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of

Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56,

as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining

eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s).

Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the

Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191

Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

DSBN does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI)

in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.

Land Acknowledgement:

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of

the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of

whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the

land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this

gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples

acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living

is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous

people.