Senior Analyst, Financial Services (Temp)

Interested candidates are required to complete the following on-line application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team.  This temp posting is effective immediately and ending on or about August 31, 2027 and is due to acceptance of a 2026-036.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions.

Major Responsibilities:

• To work closely with Manager of Budget and Financial Reporting to coordinate the completion of the budget process by coordinating the preparation, analysis and consolidation of Estimates and Revised Estimates for periodic reporting to the Ministry of Education upon approval.
• To prepare draft department budget sheets and school budgets including expenditure review, projections and forecasts, and the board’s annual budget book for approval and distribution in consultation with the Manager of Budget and Financial Reporting.
• To develop the salary and benefits budgets for each Board department including continuing education and funded programs; based on school level enrolment audits and the Ministry funding.
• To prepare the school budget including school carryover, school budget assistants and school council budget as required
• To provide detailed analysis, support and prepare audit working papers for the financial and the Ministry reporting; coordinate the preparation, analysis and consolidation of projected and actual revenue and expenditures required for cyclical reporting to the Ministry including EFIS submission.
• To prepare quarterly reports for the board and review and assess budget reporting needs and to coordinate maintenance and updates to the budget reporting system in accordance with budget parameters and approval process.
• To assist in finalizing the fiscal year including preparing account reconciliations, accrual adjustments (such as vacation, payroll accrual) and analysis of budget to actual results; Prepare accounting adjustments for employee future benefits, tangible capital assets and other PSAB related items and support for the year end audit.
• To prepare and oversee the financial monitoring, reporting and coordination of external audits for various funded programs.
• To assist in the coordination and preparation of staffing reports, reconciliations, and analysis.
• To assist in the preparation of financial statement including disclosure notes and supporting schedules, preparation of working papers for the annual audit and prepare/review a variety of financial analyses in support of year-end file maintenance and reporting.
• To support the debenture issuance process and oversee the maintenance of the Board's debenture records for repayments and year-end purposes.
• To prepare special reports and/or participate in special studies as required.
• To assist with business process review and analysis for continuous improvement and provide recommendations for Board policies and procedures relating to all financial and other statistical reporting purposes.
• To provide budget assistance to other departments when required and review submissions to evaluate accuracy, completeness and appropriateness.
• To participate in the building and maintenance of financial software applications and work closely with IT for reporting needs.
• To attend various Board and external committee meetings as Finance Services representative delegate, providing financial guidance and support.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Line of Responsibility:  Responsible to the Manager of Budget and Financial Reporting

Education, Experience, and Qualifications: 

• A four-year university degree and a specialized professional accounting designation such as CPA, CGA or CPA, CMA or CPA, CA is required, or equivalent as approved by the Board.
• Minimum five years practical accounting and budgeting processes or related experience is required.

Leadership:

• Supervision or people management is not an expectation of this role.
• Responsible for sharing knowledge and providing ongoing guidance to budget holders to understand budget reports and the board’s budget process.
• Acts as a liaison for the Finance department and provide subject matter advice to the internal and external partners including the Ministry of Education and assist in resolving financial matters.
• Act as the finance liaison for Corporate Management and Administrative Professional Staff (CMPS and CAPS) Education Trust Funds.
• Builds collaborative relationships with individuals and groups within and outside of the Board including senior management, the Ministry of Education, third-party agencies, school and corporate staff.

Accountability and Decision Making: 

• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of and adherence to Board policies, procedures, Ministry of Education guidelines, generally accepted accounting principles, and related legislative frameworks.
• Provides recommendations of best practices and ensures alignment with internal controls and audit and Ministry requirements.
• Assists in the school based and continuing education enrolment projections and analysis of a variety of financial and other data in supporting the financial decision-making process.
• Decisions made can have an impact on Board financial budgeting, forecasting, and related senior management decision making. Risks include underbudgeting and overspending of funds.

Working Conditions: 

• Typical corporate office environment.
• Requires use of technology and computer equipment for prolonged periods.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility   for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the District Action Plan. Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to sovereignty, equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);

• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).

• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

• persons who identify as women; and

• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex.   We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to careers@yrdsb.ca or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team. 

Important Note for YRDSB Employees:  If you have a current accommodation in place through Disability Management, please inform your Disability Management Case Manager ( disability.management@yrdsb.ca ) to ensure that your accommodation needs can be met in the new role that you are pursuing.  If invited to participate in the hiring process, and you are unable to perform the essential/bona fide requirements (e.g. physical, cognitive requirements), please notify the Recruitment Team by emailing careers@yrdsb.ca to review next steps (in the email please reference the job title you are applying to).

Important Information for CUPE 1734 Members:

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

CUPE 1734 applicants will be considered to have the required educational qualifications based on the job description for the CUPE 1734 classification they currently hold on a permanent basis, in accordance with the terms of the CUPE 1734 Collective Agreement.