Description
Department: Finance and Business Services
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (35 hours per week/12 months)
Location: Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Education Centre
Salary: $75,470 - $87,796 per annum
Contract Length: January 2025 - Up to September 2026
Closing Date: November 29, 2024 at 4:00PM
Who We Are:
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 35,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.
The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.
Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.
All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school’s priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.
Main Responsibilities:
The Financial Analyst will be a key member of the finance team at the Board of Education and will provide support to the Finance department for all finance and administration functions for internal, external and Ministry reporting. This position reports to the Manager of Finance.
Provide support and assist with planning and preparation of the Board’s internal, external and Ministry reporting requirements.
Provide support and assist with the Board’s budget process and preparation of related financial reports.
Complete financial and non-financial analysis to assist with Board planning and operational decision making including enrolment and staffing projections.
Supporting the planning, implementation and training of Board staff on any new system upgrades to financial, payroll and other related systems.
Audit, review and verify financial reports and transactions for monthly, quarterly and year end reporting periods to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
Prepare and post all necessary journal entries in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards.
Maintain the general ledger financial reporting structure in alignment with Ministry standards and Uniform Code of Accounts.
Audit, review and verify STSCO Transportation Consortium ridership for percentage cost sharing with other Boards.
Provide support to the Manager of Payroll Services with respect to pension administration, monthly remittances, self-funded leave plans, payroll and benefit clearing account reconciliation, preparation of annual tax documents and year-end procedures.
Plan, evaluate and improve the efficiency of business process and procedures related to financial services.
Plan and support the development of individual team members to effectively achieve goals.
Supervision:
Direct Supervision:
- Business Operations Clerk
Qualifications:
Minimum three years of progressive work experience in a related accounting or finance environment (public sector environment is preferred).
University degree in Business Administration and registered with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario working towards a CPA professional accounting designation.
Specialized Skills Required:
Expert knowledge of accounting concepts for Ontario school boards and comprehensive understanding of educational funding requirements would be considered an asset.
Advanced understanding of, and skills using, financial information systems and other applications (Excel, Word, EFIS).
A commitment to service excellence.
Contributes solutions to complex situations.
Effective coaching, mentoring, conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
Superior written, presentation and verbal skills.
Demonstrated effective coordination, planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organization and analytical skills and attention to detail.
Valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal, Apply to Education (ATE), by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to careers@kprdsb.ca to discuss further.
We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board,at this time, we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Commitment:
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, including but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
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.
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at www.kprschools.ca (see "Careers" section).
Jaine Klassen Jeninga
Chairperson of the Board
Rita Russo
Director of Education
Mark Loya
Superintendent of Human Resource Services, People & Culture
