Financial Analyst (2)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• WHAT WE OFFER (Full-Time Employees):
  •    Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan effective immediately
  •    OMERS defined benefit pension plan effective immediately
  •    Employee and Family Assistance Plan available 
  •    Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave policies
  •    Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities 
  •    Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work

• WHAT WE OFFER (Temporary Full-time Employees):
  •    Health Care Spending Account effective immediately
  •    Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan
  •    Employee and Family Assistance Plan available
  •    Flexible Work Arrangements, including occasional hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees the accounting system, produces reports for both internal and external users, completes analysis of data in the system, provides training and support relating to various financial systems, provides assistance to department directors, managers and supervisors, and carries out required duties from the yearly departmental budgets to the year-end process.

The permanent Financial Analyst will be reporting to the Manager of Financial Services. Area of focus will be financial analysis for the Water and Wastewater Portfolio as well as Housing Portfolio.

The temporary Financial Analyst will be reporting to the Manager of Capital Planning. Area of focus will be the administration, calculation, tracking and reconciliation of Development Charges, prepare and analyze debenture payments and schedules, and financial analysis for the Fleet portfolio.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• Enrolment in or completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program is an asset. 
• Development Charges experience is an asset for the temporary full-time role
• Accounting experience in a progressive municipal and unionized environment is an asset. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  
• Knowledge of all accounting procedures from basic journal entries to year end closing activity and financial statement preparation.
• Sound understanding of the Canadian public sector accounting standards establish by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB).
• Knowledge of relevant trends and legislation, municipal financial reporting requirements, and best practices.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint at an intermediate level and Excel at an advanced level.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively as a team while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.  
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to cope with changing priorities and tight deadlines, while taking direction from multiple individuals.
• Understanding of role specific health and safety responsibilities and ensured compliance with internal and external safety policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Valid Ontario drivers’ licence is an asset. 
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required.

MORE INFORMATION:

• For detailed information regarding this position download the Job Profile.

POSTING DATE:    Monday, January 12th, 2026
CLOSING DATE:    Monday, January 26th, 2026, by 4pm

TO APPLY:

Interested persons may submit their cover letter & resumes for posted positions in a Word or PDF format by email to hr@oxfordcounty.ca. Please note that we only accept electronic resumes in response to a posted competition. Please include the position title and competition number in the subject line of your email. Please indicate in your application if you are interested in the permanent role, temporary role, or would like to be considered for both positions. Please note: we do not keep resumes on file.

Oxford County is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Oxford County promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Oxford County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Oxford County is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The County will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.