Financial Analyst

Position: Financial Analyst

Closing:Posting will close November 25th, 2026

Term: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: $54,800- $74,400

Our Vision is “to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”

We are currently seeking a Financial Analyst for any of our offices located in Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Dryden, Peterborough, Hamilton, Toronto or Ottawa.

As the Financial Analyst, you will be a key member of the Finance Team responsible for providing financial analysis, revenue monitoring, budget support, forecasting, and reporting for the organization. Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Analytics, you will prepare reliable financial and operational information to support revenue management, portfolio performance, financial planning, and funder reporting. Working collaboratively with Finance, Property Management, Program Delivery, and Development teams, you will translate complex data into meaningful insights that support organizational decision-making and responsible stewardship of resources.

The successful candidate will be committed to making a positive impact through their work and will value the opportunity to contribute to housing solutions that support strong, healthy, and sustainable Indigenous communities across Ontario.

PLEASE APPLY ON OUR CAREERS PAGE:

https://careers.risepeople.com/ontario-aboriginal-housing-support-services-corporation/en

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services also welcomes and supports diversity including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQNBIA+.

In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter.

Please note that you are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.

We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation:

In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package.  This comprehensive compensation package includes:

·        Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;

·        Comprehensive medical & dental benefits + company vehicles available for fieldwork;

·        $2000 Health Spending Account + $2000 Wellness Spending Account per employee;

·        Company RSP matching program;

·        Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous Veterans Day, and Easter Monday;

·        Opportunity for cultural, educational, and other approved leaves;

·        Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity;

·        A competitive salary in the pay band 6, $54,800- $74,400.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning

• Assist with the preparation of property and program-level revenue budgets and supporting schedules for the annual budgeting process.

• Maintain revenue forecasts and contribute inputs to quarterly re-forecasts, multi-year financial models, and rolling cash flow forecasts.

• Complete budget-to-actual and forecast variance analysis, explaining the effects of occupancy, rent changes, subsidies, timing differences, and other revenue drivers.

• Prepare scenario and sensitivity analysis to assess the financial impacts of changes in rent levels, occupancy, funding, and operating assumptions.

• Compile financial and operational inputs from relevant departments, validate completeness, and prepare concise commentary and recommendations for management review.

Revenue Analysis

• Analyze rental, subsidy, and other housing revenue by property, program, and funding agreement; identify trends, discrepancies, and potential revenue risks.

• Reconcile rent rolls, tenant revenue records, subsidy schedules, and general ledger revenue balances; investigate differences and recommend corrective actions through established approval processes.

• Analyze arrears aging, collection trends, vacancy loss, and rent levels, and provide findings to support operational follow-up and revenue management initiatives.

Portfolio Reporting, Dashboards, and Metrics

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue and portfolio performance reports, including reconciled supporting schedules and explanations of significant variances.

• Maintain dashboards and scorecards using key performance indicators including occupancy, vacancy loss, average rent, arrears aging, collection performance, and other assigned housing metrics.

• Analyze property-level revenue trends and contribute to operating cost, net operating income, and cost-per-unit analysis in collaboration with Finance and operational teams.

• Prepare charts, briefing materials, and reporting components for Executive Leadership, the Board of Directors, committees, and operational reporting requirements.

• Support benchmarking activities against approved organizational targets and relevant sector information.

Funder Reporting and Compliance Support

• Prepare draft financial and statistical reports, subsidy calculations, claims, and reconciliations required under applicable funding and contribution agreements.

• Maintain reporting calendars and supporting working papers for assigned programs and funders.

• Validate reported information against accounting and operational records and resolve discrepancies prior to management review.

• Monitor reporting requirements, funding conditions, and outstanding information requests, escalating potential compliance concerns and deadline risks as required.

• Assist with audit processes, funder reviews, and requests for supporting documentation.

Housing Finance and Capital Program Support

• Prepare revenue assumptions and supporting analysis for new housing operating pro formas, funding applications, and project feasibility models.

• Maintain schedules related to capital expenditures, reserve contributions, funding milestones, and project drawdowns.

• Compile financial information for life-cycle cost models, capital reserve planning, and asset management analysis.

• Identify and communicate the potential operating and revenue implications of new projects, funding changes, and capital plans.

Collaboration and Technical Support

• Work collaboratively with Finance, Property Management, Program Delivery, and Development teams to obtain information, investigate variances, and support consistent reporting practices.

• Present financial information and analysis in a clear and concise manner to both financial and non-financial audiences.

• Prepare correspondence, presentations, briefing notes, and supporting documentation as required.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

To qualify for this role, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills: 

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A professional accounting designation (CPA) or progress toward a CPA designation is considered an asset.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in revenue analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning and analysis.

• Experience preparing reconciliations, investigating variances, maintaining financial models, and producing recurring management reports.

• Experience working within a rental housing, community housing, Indigenous organization, not-for-profit, or multi-funder environment is considered an asset.

• Experience supporting rent calculations, housing subsidy claims, funding agreements, or government reporting requirements is considered an asset.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and financial modelling.

• Experience maintaining reports and dashboards using Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Ability to work across multiple systems and data sources while ensuring accuracy and integrity of information.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to document methodologies, assumptions, and calculations and maintain auditable working papers.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments and with external partners.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, accountability, and respect for confidentiality.

Organizational Fit

• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence and responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

• Commitment to creating respectful, culturally safe, and inclusive working relationships.

• Willingness to learn about Indigenous housing, reconciliation, and the diverse communities served by Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services.

• An appreciation and understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values is considered an asset.

Conditions of employment:

·        Ability to travel periodically throughout Ontario as required.

·        A valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's Licence, reliable access to a vehicle, and a satisfactory driver's abstract in accordance with organizational policy.

·        Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and any other screening requirements applicable to the position.

·        Must maintain the ability to work from any Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services office location and attend meetings, events, and training as required.

"Every Relative. Every Home. Every Community. In a Good Way."