Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $59,399 annually (Level 7), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 87 Elm Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 0A8
Internal Application Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025
External Application Deadline: Monday, November 10, 2025
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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for: 1) Detailed analytical reviews, analysis and reconciliations 2) Preparing and overseeing funder budgets and financial reports for City of Toronto, 3) Detailed analysis for quarterly budget projections and annual budget preparation; 4) audit preparation; 5) backup support to the Senior Manager of Finance; 6) other Finance administrative functions
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for overseeing, coordinating and preparing the financial components of budget submissions, quarterly and annual reports for all City funded programs (e.g. Bergamot Early Learning Centre, Davenport and 1st Stop Shelters, Housing Support, Housing Administration and Section 78).
Reviews and reconciles tenant rent collections in the Acori system to ensure accurate and timely recording in the accounting system each month
At Budget time, along with the Senior Manager of Finance, review programs budgets to ensure inter-program reconciliations and all salaries are properly accounted for the Association-wide annual audit.
Reviews, analyzes and reconciles organization-wide balance sheet accounts (including payroll clearing account, suspense, fundraising clearing account, parent fee receivable, tenant rents receivable etc.) on a monthly basis.
Reviews and reconciles Raisers Edge report to ensure fundraising revenue is properly and accurately recorded in the accounting system.
Reconciles Alterna bank account on a monthly basis. Analyzes and problem-solves all account issues related to Housing, Property Services and December 6 Fund programs.
Assists in preparing the financial components of other funder submissions and reports.
Assists the Senior Manager of Finance and Director of Finance in Association-wide budget preparation and quarterly forecasts and helps to ensure that budget information is entered correctly in the accounting system.
Assists with year-end closing, preparation of annual audit working papers and interacts with auditors.
Prepares ad-hoc reports and analyses to support executive decision-making
Liaises with Program Managers and Business Administrators to troubleshoot and problem solve program specific information and issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree (e.g. Accounting or Business Administration) or a Level 3 CPA enrolment.
Three to five years directly related work experience including working with complex databases.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Advanced MS Excel skill including Macros, Pivot tables, V-lookup.
Working knowledge of Excel (VBA)-Visual Basic for Applications
Advanced competency with accounting software (GP Dynamics and Management Reporter preferred).
Superior and proven organizational and administrative skills, including an ability to work to deadlines.
Superior and proven accuracy to detail required.
NOTES:
This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position. It may be necessary at times to work in excess of 35 hours per week during audits: including evenings and weekends.
Restriction on vacation prior to and during the year-end closing and annual audit (approximately 8 weeks/year)
WHAT WE OFFER:
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.
Posting Date: October 29, 2025
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
