Financial Analyst, Reporting, & Tax Controls

FINANCIAL ANALYST, REPORTING, TAX & CONTROLS

Reference #: 2024-109

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted hourly rate is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The hourly rate offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

The Financial Analyst, Reporting & Tax Controls manages and oversees financial reporting, taxation, and auditing processes for Ornge’s entities to ensure accurate financial records, compliance with regulatory requirements, and informed decision-making by the executive team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, including variance and key performance indicators (KPI) analyses, to ensure accurate and comprehensive financial reporting.
• Develops and maintains financial dashboards for executive review to provide insights and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Generates annual unconsolidated financial statements and notes disclosures to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Assists in preparing quarterly Finance & Audit Committee (FAC) materials and various financial reports for the Ministry of Health (MOH) to ensure adherence to the Performance Agreement (PA).
• Prepares annual audited consolidated financial statements and note disclosure.
• Manages all taxation activities, including the preparation of annual taxation working papers and draft returns for CRA and external tax professionals, to ensure compliance and minimize tax risks.
• Acts as the primary liaison for CRA auditors and tax professionals including preparing necessary documents and maintaining CRA online records.
• Handles monthly HST filings and annual property tax charity rebate applications and addresses any property tax issues.
• Prepares various taxation slips and items, such as T4As, T2202, taxable benefit analysis, and donation receipts.
• Coordinates external financial statement audits including preparing necessary working papers and explanations for accounting methods to ensure timely completion of audit requests.
• Conducts in-house internal audits according to the Finance Internal Audit Plan including identifying risks, making recommendations, and reporting results to Management.
• Monitors the implementation status of internal audit recommendations by preparing periodic progress reports to ensure continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Develops and updates Finance and Control internal policies, accounting standard interpretations, and internal control process narratives/flowcharts to ensure compliance and improve efficiency.
• Assists Management and employees in applying policies and procedures including providing guidance and support to enhance internal controls.
• Contributes to internal control improvement initiatives by identifying risks and recommending solutions to strengthen financial governance.
• Conducts research on complex accounting and taxation transactions, standards, and contracts and creates detailed memos and analysis to provide guidance and ensure compliance.
• Performs key month-end processes including intercompany balance reconciliation and consolidation journal entries, to ensure accurate financial records.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business or related discipline.
• 5-6 years of experience.
• CPA, CA designation
• Experience with internal auditing – financial reporting and internal controls.
• Research experience with GAAP/PSAS/ASPE/IFRS and taxation.
• Broader Public Sector Act (BPSA) experience is preferred.

Total Rewards:

• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• All resumes are reviewed by our team and only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at talentacquisition@ornge.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.