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senior financial analyst

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Employer details Bayview Glen School

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Founded in 1962, Bayview Glen is an independent, co-educational university preparatory day school with more than 1100 students from Preschool through to Grade 12. Our school thrives on two closely connected campuses in the heart of Toronto and offers a truly transformative educational experience, intentionally creating a welcoming, vibrantly diverse community, guided by inspiring teachers and fueled by a forward-looking curriculum. Bayview Glen is a member of the CIS Ontario, CAIS, NAIS and Round Square organizations. We?re looking for a full-time *Senior Financial Analyst* to join our team. You?ll be reporting to the Financial Controller to manage the accounting operations of Bayview Glen School which includes student receivables, accounts payable and payroll functions. Working closely with the entire Finance team fully on site at our School, you?ll be responsible for providing comprehensive financial support, including analysis, reporting, payroll processing, benefits tracking, and assisting with the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. We value inclusivity, fairness, and equal opportunity, ensuring every voice is heard. Integrity is our foundation, and we believe in transparent, respectful interactions. Adaptability and innovation are key as we embrace change and creative thinking to enhance our programme. If you?re ready to inspire, learn and innovate, we invite you to apply and be a part of our dynamic educational community! _*What You?ll Be Doing:*_ · Reconciling all balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and prepaid expenses, to ensure accuracy and completeness on a monthly basis. · Preparing and posting recurring, adjusting, and accrual journal entries, such as depreciation, payroll, and intercompany transactions. · Assisting in reviewing and ensuring accuracy of general ledger entries and correcting discrepancies as needed. · Collaborating with Human Resources and Payroll to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with labour laws and organizational policies. · Supporting benefits and pension enrollment and tracking, ensuring employee benefits/ contributions are accurately recorded, processed, and reconciled. · Assisting the Financial Controller and CFO with annual preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support organizational planning and decision-making. · Providing support during audits, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. · Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, systems, and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency. _*What You?ll Need:*_ · Post-Secondary Education with Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation is a plus; · Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant financial analysis, accounting, or payroll experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization; · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; · Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments, including with HR, program managers, and leadership teams; · Exceptional organizational abilities and time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and prioritize workload; · Strong Computer Skills with excellent knowledge of MS Office and databases; · Proficiency in NetSuite ERP is considered an asset, with the ability to utilize its reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation features effectively. · Strong organizational skills to meet changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; _*Who You Are:*_ · Motivated self-starter, energetic with a positive attitude and a keen attention to detail _*Here's What We Offer:*_ · A competitive salary · A generous group benefit and RRSP plan · A collegial work environment where employees have fun together · A welcoming, vibrantly multicultural community · Meaningful work in an educational environment with future leaders of tomorrow · Professional development opportunitie