Department: Finance Position Type: Temporary Full-time (35 hrs./week) Location: Essex, Ontario (Hybrid) Posting #: COE-14-25 Opening Date: March 5, 2025 Internal Closing Date: March 13, 2025 Closing Date: March 30, 2025
Role Snapshot (Our Elevator Pitch!)
As a Financial Analyst with the County of Essex, you will play a vital role in supporting treasury and budgeting functions at both corporate and departmental levels. You’ll assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and asset management while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and corporate policies. Your analytical expertise will help drive data-driven decision-making that enhances financial efficiency and sustainability.
Why Work With Us?
The County, as we like to call ourselves, is an upper-tier municipal government organization, providing programs and services to approximately 193,000 residents within the Essex County region and some shared services to approximately 422,000 within the Windsor-Essex region.
We operate in Canada’s warmest and southernmost County, surrounded on three sides by water and blessed with unrivalled opportunities for boating, fishing, cycling, golfing and other recreational pursuits. One of Ontario’s best-kept secrets, the County offers an affordable mix of urban and rural living with easy access to world-class amenities and schools. We are located next to the urban center of Windsor and just minutes from downtown Detroit. With comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture built on respect and inclusivity, we are proud to support our people in achieving their goals.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will be responsible for:
1. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Reporting
Assist in preparing the annual budget, including development and updating of budget working papers and estimates, in collaboration with Department leadership
Forecast year-end balance and analyze budget variances throughout the year, highlighting significant variances and providing reasonable explanations
Prepare and analyze financial and statistical reports, reconciliations, and working papers for internal and external stakeholders, including external auditors, various government agencies and Department leadership teams
Review monthly general ledger accounts and process journal entries as needed
2. Accounting, Compliance, and Controls
Review payments to suppliers, ensuring allocation to proper account, confirming payments are reasonable, appropriate (i.e. not fraudulent) and within approved budget
Review and analyze payroll data for internal resource optimization and external reporting
Recommend procedural and internal control improvements
Maintain departmental insurance records
Complete regulatory reports such as Statistics Canada, HST Public Sector Bodies Rebates and various regulatory reports
Monitor fuel inventory and manage the fuel system database
3. Operational Support and Administration
Respond to financial inquiries and assist departments in financial administration
Prepare accessible budget documents and assist with provincial and federal funding applications
Ensure compliance with corporate policies and maintain confidentiality in all matters
4. Other Duties as Assigned
Perform other related duties and tasks as required
What You Bring
Education and Commitment to Growth:
Bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting or Finance concentration), Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Completion of or enrolment in a professional accounting designation program (e.g., CPA) is considered an asset
Experience and Expertise:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a financial, accounting, or analytical role, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment
Strong proficiency in financial systems, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools, with a preference for Sage Intacct, Excel, and Word
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, filtering, and advanced formulas) are an asset and may be assessed
Experience in the healthcare sector would be an asset
Skills and Abilities:
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills with an ability to provide evidence-based recommendations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
High ethical standards, confidentiality, and integrity in handling financial information
Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel within Windsor and/or Essex County
Must provide a Ministry of Transportation Driver Abstract (Uncertified)
Must provide a Police Information Check (PIC) document
What We Are Offering
As a CUPE 2974.1 position, this role is on Band 12 with a starting hourly rate of $36.87 (effective April 1, 2025) is just the beginning. The benefit package is second to none and the defined benefit plan of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (O.M.E.R.S) is a pension system sought by many.
The Application Journey
Your journey starts here. Submit your application online at the Career Opportunities section of our website at www.countyofessex.ca by March 30, 2025. If selected, you will be contacted by our HR team to participate in our hiring process.
We believe in a thoughtful and transparent hiring process designed to identify the best candidate for the role while allowing you to learn about us. Here’s what you can expect:
1. Application Submission Submit your application, including a tailored resume and cover letter, through our online portal by March 30, 2025. Be sure to highlight your financial expertise and experience..
2. Initial Screening Our hiring team will review applications to shortlist candidates whose skills, qualifications, and experience closely match the role’s requirements.
3. Phone Interview Shortlisted candidates will participate in a 15-minute phone interview to discuss their background, interest in the role, and alignment with our organizational culture.
4. Comprehensive Interview Panel Selected candidates will be invited to a panel interview. This stage will focus on your experience with:
Financial Systems
Annual budget and year-end balances
Financial and performance reports
The panel will include representatives from Finance, HR, and the organization to ensure a holistic evaluation.
5. Assessment Candidates may be required to demonstrate proficiency in Excel through a skills assessment as part of the selection process.
6. Offer and Onboarding If selected, you’ll receive a formal offer outlining the terms of employment. Upon acceptance, our onboarding team will work with you to ensure a smooth transition, including introductions to your team, access to tools and systems, and a comprehensive overview of your first 90 days.
The County of Essex embraces diversity and inclusion in our workforce and workplace. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable environment for people to be themselves. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let us know of any accommodations through [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. This information can be made available in alternate formats upon request.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment opportunities only.