Position Term: Permanent, Full Time

Level: 10

Salary: Min: $98,530 to Max: $123,159

Location: Head Office, Toronto/Hybrid

iGaming Ontario leads the Province of Ontario’s dynamic internet gaming (iGaming) market that, in its third year generated $83 billion in total wagers, a 31% increase over the previous year. This resulted in $3.2 billion in total gaming revenue from over 80 gaming sites. Even more, Ontario’s iGaming market sustained almost 15,000 full-time equivalent jobs across the province. To achieve these results, iGaming Ontario is guided by its vision to Lead the World’s Best Gaming Market.

Are you an analytical thinker who can navigate complex situations and has a passion for financial analysis, reporting, controllership, and policies? Do you enjoy collaborating and working with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment? If this sounds like you, iGaming Ontario would like to hear from you.

Our Finance team is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting and Analysis, to lead and support a wide range of financial activities—from full-cycle accounting and reporting to payroll systems, budgeting, forecasting, audit prep, and policy development. This role plays a key part in performing full-cycle accounting activities, including month-end and year-end, preparing internal management reports and variance analyses, and supporting multi-year budgets and quarterly forecasts as well as financial statement production and audit support. The Senior Financial Analyst will also support the optimization of payroll processing and systems, contribute to the development of accounting policies and process improvements, and provide financial advisory and compliance support across the organization. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, including auditors, government partners, and the Board of Directors, while helping to advance iGaming Ontario’s financial systems and tools.

If you are a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player who enjoys learning and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

Responsibilities in the role include:

• Executing comprehensive accounting and financial operations, including transaction processing, account reconciliations, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards and internal controls.
• Managing comprehensive accounts payable operations including invoice processing, contract data & purchase order entry into ERP systems, and vendor relationship management to deliver seamless Procure-to-Pay cycle execution from requisition through payment.
• Supporting payroll administration to deliver accurate and timely employee compensation while maintaining compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Partnering with IT teams on asset lifecycle management, performing system reconciliations, tracking asset movements, and coordinating disposal activities.
• Contributing to budgeting and forecasting initiatives by conducting variance analysis, identifying financial risks, and providing analytical insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Leading year-end audit preparation activities, developing process narratives, compiling financial reports, and creating detailed transaction schedules for external auditors.
• Preparing comprehensive documentation packages, analytical schedules, and supporting evidence for annual audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Performing financial analysis and research on key performance indicators, forecasting models, account reconciliations, and operational metrics to drive business insights.
• Driving continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and data accuracy.
• Developing and maintaining financial policies and procedures while providing strategic guidance to support informed corporate decision-making.
• Delivering financial controllership and advisory services to ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. CPA designation (completed or in final stages) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience as an Senior Accountant or Senior Financial Analyst in a full-cycle accounting and finance environment and 5+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, planning, analysis, policy and accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of full-cycle accounting processes and financial transactions, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing tasks, in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Full-cycle accounts payable and procure-to-pay experience.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting with financial statement preparation, notes and disclosures, consolidation, year-end close adjustments, accruals, etc.
• Experience working closely with other divisions/departments and project managers to ensure accurate financial planning (budgeting/forecasting) and reporting, monitoring of project progress, identifying variances, and reforecasting expenses and project costs as necessary.
• Expert level knowledge of financial planning, reporting and analysis, including preparing regular financial reports and statements for various stakeholders and senior management.
• Accounting & Compliance: Strong knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS) and auditing standards, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Systems & Technology: Proficiency in financial ERP systems and advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights. Analytical skills to compile and analyze data from a variety of sources, knowledge of recognized research, statistical and analytical tools and methods, with the ability to formulate accurate conclusions and recommendations and prepare related reports/materials.
• A proactive mindset with a strong desire to take ownership of deliverables and projects from initiation to completion, continuously seeking improvements. Project management skills to lead and coordinate initiatives from the initial concept to its successful implementation/completion with ability to prioritize a variety of competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while consistently meeting deadlines and business objectives.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate financial insights into strategic business recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to advise and prepare and provide presentations, instructions, options, and reports and liaise with various corporate support groups as well as present to Senior Management.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot financial issues, assess risks, and make sound decisions that effectively support business operations.
• Experience utilizing MS Office Suite of programs (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Access) at the Advanced Level.
• Experience in financial system administration and oversight, with good understanding of the software development life cycle and financial system technologies. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is considered an asset.
• Experience with financial system configuration, implementation, administration and oversight is an asset.
• Experience with budgeting software and budget administration across divisions is an asset

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

This position currently offers a hybrid work location. iGaming Ontario has implemented a minimum three-day per week in-office schedule. iGaming Ontario reserves the right to change this policy and its office location at any time.

This position falls within the scope of a bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In the upcoming months, iGaming Ontario and OPSEU will be negotiating the terms of a collective agreement which, once concluded, will govern the terms and conditions of this position.

At iGaming Ontario, we offer:

• A comprehensive benefits program that includes dental, vision and drug coverage.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Wellbeing account to support your mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
• Access to mental health benefits, free counselling, and support services.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Paid parental leave top up.

iGaming Ontario is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

iGaming Ontario has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.