Corporate Analyst

When you join the City of Guelph you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together we are bringing to life Guelphs vision of an inclusive connected and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity service inclusion wellness and learning the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive connected prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS including 100percent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Corporate Analyst within the Revenue and Treasury division of the Finance department. Reporting to the Supervisor Corporate Revenue the successful candidate will be responsible for providing analytical support for the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the Revenue and Treasury division including the transition of the Citys utility billing inhouse. This position will also support the effective and efficient collection of corporate revenue and accounts receivable.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop a solid understanding of the Revenue and Treasury division functions including all sources of municipal revenue.
• Perform accounting duties with respect to revenue related transactions including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide regular reports on key performance metrics including those pertaining to account receivable collections. Investigate results research best practices and appropriate benchmarks and recommend improvements to optimize collections.
• Support the utilization of Central Square Technologies (CST) products by acting as a subject matter expert on the property tax and utility billing functions. Track coordinate test and implement updates for all CST products. Provide administrative support for all CST products including portal administration.
• Support Cognos Reporting used with Central Square Technologies (CST) products by acting as a subject matter expert on the property tax and utility billing reporting.
• Collaborate and liaise with various departments to ensure consistent and efficient approach for all corporate revenue business practices.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement projects related to corporate revenues broadly conceived.
• Understand departmental financial business needs and recommend ongoing improvements including financial systems revenue collection processes and financial policies in collaboration with other members of the Finance team as required.
• Complete special projects or other duties as required.

Qualifications and requirements

• Completion of postsecondary education in Finance/Accounting or related field and/or a professional accounting designation or equivalent. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Considerable experience in a related financial planning role preferably within the public sector.
• Advanced skills with financial reporting software (JD Edwards FMW).
• Proficiency with data query and analysis tools (Excel Cognos).
• Familiarity with project management principles and processes. Project management designation is an asset.
• Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP) certification or willingness to complete within two years of hire.
• Experience working with customerfacing enterprise applications and implementing technology solutions to improve efficiency and/or service levels.
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail are critical to this position.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player establish effective working relationships with coworkers and a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Strong customer service skills and integrate customer service as a priority perspective in all work undertaken.
• Ability to communicate complicated financial information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet inflexible deadlines in a demanding environment.

Hours of work
35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Flexibility would be required to attend evening meeting and to meet departmental needs.

Pay/Salary
NonUnion Grade: 5: $83938.40 $104923.00

How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by April 22 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

Please visit the job posting listed on our City of Guelph careers page and click on the Apply for this job button. Instructions will follow.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit qualifications and organizations needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.