Senior Financial Analyst
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the review and analysis of financial reports of ministry units within an assigned group. The Senior Financial Analyst will assist with financial planning and budgeting processes, analyze financial statements and reports for ministry units, prepare projections, and perform additional research and analysis as required by the Finance management team. The incumbent will supervise, coach and mentor the Financial Analysts on the Ontario Finance Team. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated professional with extraordinary interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in working collaboratively and strongly influencing the overall program within The Salvation Army.
Key Accountabilities
- Analyze ministry unit financial statements and suggest improvements for financial health.
- Advise and support ministry units on financial systems (Shelby, Business World, TEM), especially for new finance staff.
- Ensure ministry units comply with Salvation Army policies and best practices.
- Assist ministry units with annual registered charity information return (T3010A) preparation.
- Complete account reconciliations and prepare complex journal entries for approval.
- Review and approve periodic external funding reports for ministry units.
- Monitor and assist ministry units with working capital reserve planning.
- Review year-end statements and external audits for ministry units, recommending adjustments as needed.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and liaise with ministry units for fiscal planning and budget approval.
- Supervise, mentor financial analysts and collaborate with other departments on high-impact projects and process efficiencies.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Completion of an undergraduate degree, with a major or concentration in accounting or finance.
- Completion of the CPA accounting designation program.
- Minimum of six years of prior related accounting/business work experience and working knowledge of software systems.
- Non-profit experience is an asset.
- An in-depth understanding of integrated, cross-functional system environment.
- Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced Excel knowledge
- Exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills are essential, with the ability to work as a team member
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word is essential; experience in Shelby Web accounting would be beneficial
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Commitment to quality customer service
- An “out of box” thinker, with ability to work under minimal direction
- Ability to read, understand and modify complex text where accuracy is essential.
- Ability to participate in management presentations and training if needed
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $66,831.48 to $83,539.35 with a maximum of $100,247.22.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Senior Financial Analyst
About the role
Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the review and analysis of financial reports of ministry units within an assigned group. The Senior Financial Analyst will assist with financial planning and budgeting processes, analyze financial statements and reports for ministry units, prepare projections, and perform additional research and analysis as required by the Finance management team. The incumbent will supervise, coach and mentor the Financial Analysts on the Ontario Finance Team. The successful candidate must be a self-motivated professional with extraordinary interpersonal skills and demonstrated success in working collaboratively and strongly influencing the overall program within The Salvation Army.
Key Accountabilities
- Analyze ministry unit financial statements and suggest improvements for financial health.
- Advise and support ministry units on financial systems (Shelby, Business World, TEM), especially for new finance staff.
- Ensure ministry units comply with Salvation Army policies and best practices.
- Assist ministry units with annual registered charity information return (T3010A) preparation.
- Complete account reconciliations and prepare complex journal entries for approval.
- Review and approve periodic external funding reports for ministry units.
- Monitor and assist ministry units with working capital reserve planning.
- Review year-end statements and external audits for ministry units, recommending adjustments as needed.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and liaise with ministry units for fiscal planning and budget approval.
- Supervise, mentor financial analysts and collaborate with other departments on high-impact projects and process efficiencies.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Completion of an undergraduate degree, with a major or concentration in accounting or finance.
- Completion of the CPA accounting designation program.
- Minimum of six years of prior related accounting/business work experience and working knowledge of software systems.
- Non-profit experience is an asset.
- An in-depth understanding of integrated, cross-functional system environment.
- Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced Excel knowledge
- Exceptional analysis and problem-solving skills are essential, with the ability to work as a team member
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word is essential; experience in Shelby Web accounting would be beneficial
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Commitment to quality customer service
- An “out of box” thinker, with ability to work under minimal direction
- Ability to read, understand and modify complex text where accuracy is essential.
- Ability to participate in management presentations and training if needed
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
- Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $66,831.48 to $83,539.35 with a maximum of $100,247.22.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.