The Link is hiring! Come grow with us walk alongside people in our community as we grow strong & resilient together. We are seeking candidates with a strong character that share our vision for a brighter future; people of action who can support the resilience and potential in people. We honor and strive to model through our actions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe: Love Respect Courage Honesty Wisdom and Humility & Truth.

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing hope and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children youth and families as an inclusive community strengthening and empowering a sense of being pride and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line youth resource centers emergency shelters mobile crisis teams specialized foster care healing homes job readiness supports and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection unity and compassion the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

About the Opportunity

Summary

Reporting to the Controller the Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for internal and external stake holders for our organization.

This will include:

• Lead monthly balance sheet reconciliation along with other team members.
• Prepare monthly variance reports for various departments & programs and discuss program related reports with Managers of those programs on monthly basis.
• Assist with department budget preparation.
• Provide training and guidance to program staff regarding completing finance reports.
• Input information for preparation of and updates to annual operating and capital budgets.
• Preparation of periodic financial accountability reports to funders as assigned by the Controller and CFO.
• Working with Auditors to perform yearly audits provide working paper backup for financial statements like bank reconciliations Revenue etc. and provide backups for sample selections with help of Accounting & Payroll team.
• Input information for the preparation and analysis of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Preparation of tax remittances.
• Preparation of cash flow projections on weekly basis.
• Preparation of month end entries recurring entries and cost allocations in various programs on monthly basis.
• Update accounting system for the budget during the year with updates on funds/programs throughout the year & responsible for data integrity in accounting system.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as required by CFO Controller and other senior management of The Link.
• Provide technical support and training on accounting systems to staff in the Accounting and/or Payroll Department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adherence to internal financial policies.

Qualifications:

• 2 - 4 years of working experience in financial reporting discipline with an extensive background working in accounting/finance roles as Senior Accountant Financial Analyst or Finance Manager.
• Exposure to a Not for Profit is an asset.
• Well-developed planning organizational and time-management skills and able to handle competing priorities and a consistent record of meeting deadlines.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment & unquestionable integrity and maturity.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills including experience with diversity equity and inclusivity (DEI)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail but able to see the big picture
• Analytical and curious able to identify problem areas research develop and implement solutions.
• Technology savvy and has experience with Software (e.g. Sage 300 Payworks Vivid Microsoft Excel).
• Customer service oriented and solution focused.
• The individual has a genuine passion for their profession and a love for giving back to their community.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A graduate degree in Business Commerce or equivalent is essential. A professional accounting designation CPA or equivalent experience would be an asset.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search a clear Child Abuse Registry Check with acceptable Prior Contact Checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry Check all done within the last 3 months.

HOURS OF WORK:Full-time permanent. 35 hours per week 8:30am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday with some overtime during peak financial reporting periods.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Open until filled

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Link is an equal opportunity employer Indigenous people women visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit our website

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