Financial Analyst
Permanent Full-Time
Position location: County Administration Building, Belleville, ON
2026-NON-GG-217
The County of Hastings is currently accepting applications for a Permanent Full-time Financial Analyst with our Treasury Department. As a member of the management team within the Finance Department this position is responsible for providing financial expertise and support to the various County departments in the areas of financial analysis, budgets, financial reporting and monitoring and general accounting.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Analysis:
- Provide financial analysis and expertise and support to operating departments in the areas of financial analysis, budget development, financial reporting and Ministry reporting and special projects.
- Provide financial analysis to support the business case development foundational to the decision-making process.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Budget Planning and Support:
- Provide financial support to the operating departments in the development of the annual and long-term budget planning (capital and operating) and subsequent monitoring of performance against budget.
Compliance Reporting and Controls:
- Provide support in completing financial reporting required by Operating Departments to various Ministries on program spending.
- Review and maintain internal controls and perform risk assessments of internal County departments and programs to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures and contractual obligations. Develop policies and procedures to strengthen controls.
- Support operating departments in financial administration and accountability of third-party service providers contracted by Hastings County through subsidy calculations, reconciliations and on-site audits as required.
- Responsible for the monthly reporting of the revenues and expenditures by Department including account analysis and reconciliation.
- Lead role in the financial year end process including account analysis and reconciliations, preparation of audit working papers, completion of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Financial Information Return and liaise with auditors.
- Foster interdepartmental relations including providing education and training sessions as may be required periodically to ensure the County operates in a fiscally responsible manner and in accordance with County guidelines and polici