Financial Analyst (Remote – Ontario)

**Indigenous Women are encouraged to apply. First preference will be given to all qualified Indigenous applicants.**

Why make ONWA your career choice?

Make a difference in the lives of Indigenous peoples by supporting and advocating for positive change. ONWA prides itself on providing all employees with a total rewards package that is generous and supports our workforce and their family members:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• Additional paid stat and civic holidays
• 35-hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP. All premiums are covered by the employer.
• Healthcare Spending Account and Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid sick days
• Paid cultural/personal wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development.
• Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses

VISION:

At the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), we celebrate and honor the safety and healing of Indigenous Women and Girls as they take up their leadership roles in the family, community, provincially, nationally, and internationally for generations to come.

SCOPE:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Corporate Services, the Financial Analyst will provide business, fiscal and program planning advice, analysis, and functional support to ONWA senior management.  The Financial Analyst will provide ongoing business and financial analysis and advisory services that supports evidence-based business strategy formulation, program evaluation, performance measurement and monitoring, risk management, and/or expenditure management strategies and plans for the organization.  They will provide support and advice on the interpretation and application of financial management principles and practices to recommend options and identify risks for the development of ONWA’s strategic plan, and proposal submissions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field such as statistics, economics, or general business.
• Minimum 5 years of qualified work experience.
• Strong knowledge of government (federal and provincial) and non-profit sector.
• Ability to apply interpretive and evaluative thought to identify anticipate and evaluate emerging fiscal issues and problems, conduct assessment of risks (e.g. financial and other risks) and develop options and recommendations to avoid potentially negative implications.
• Strong communication skills to write clear, concise reports, correspondence, and business cases, prepare and present advice and recommendations, and develop and deliver compelling presentations.
• Knowledge and experience in using financial accounting software, preferably Sparkrock and a quick learner in using various system applications.
• Advance skills in Microsoft suite particularly in Excel, power point and Power BI. Knowledge of tableau is an asset.
• General accounting skills include understanding GAAP accounting processes and regulations as well as having knowledge of accounting techniques and the ability to mathematically solve the processes.
• Experience in financial modeling using large scale complex data and knowledge of data modeling tools such as Power BI is an asset.
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to maintain positive relationships with local service agencies.
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback.
• Capacity to solve problems and to see different perspectives.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to follow through on assigned duties independently with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of Not-For Profit Organizations.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office Software, internet, and general office equipment.
• Ability to travel.
• Reliable vehicle, appropriate vehicle insurance coverage and valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license.
• Current, valid vulnerable sector screening. Valid 1st Aid/ CPR.
• Cellular phone and internet access are required within this position.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible working from home arrangement if required.  This may include a combination of virtual remote work in your home and in office arrangements.  This will be based on operational needs and will be determined by the ONWA.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous Language is considered an asset.
• ONWA is committed to implementing measures to protect its community members, staff, and other stakeholders from COVID-19. As a result, ONWA has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy. Exemptions will be made for those with a valid medical exemption; proof of the exemption will be required.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you would like to learn more about the job, please send us an email at hr@onwa.ca.