Senior Financial Analyst

We are enterprise controllership. You are critical to our success.

We are fluid, agile, outcome-focused and believe passionately about continuous improvement; as a team – all for one and one for all! Controllership Policy drives correct accounting (recording and reporting), sound financial management and effective internal control.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you impact all ministries. You are a key part of a small professional team in a project-focused environment. You have a strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards and excellent pragmatic professional judgment. You enjoy learning, growth, researching, writing, and collaborating with stakeholders. You are responsible, selfless, motivated and adept at working independently and as a team member.

Our home is the Office of the Provincial Controller Division within the Treasury Board Secretariat, Comptroller General of Ontario. To learn more about the work of the Treasury Board Secretariat, please visit our website.

About the job As a Senior Financial Analyst, you apply your experience and expertise in accounting, financial management, and internal control to:

Critically assess, research, develop, draft/write, and retire enterprise controllership policy.

Submit high quality draft policy for management review and approval.

Publish approved policy and lead stakeholder communications.

Plan and manage policy engagements using our agile five-step methodology.

Deliver results on time and on scope.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of our back-office processes.

Additionally, you may be called upon to provide policy advice, support the implementation of accounting standards, and contribute to the achievement of divisional priorities.

What you bring to the team Accounting and Financial Management

You have demonstrated knowledge, experience and expertise with:

Public Sector Accounting Standards (typically supported/demonstrated by a professional accounting designation).

Controllership policy development and/or application of controllership policy in public, non-profit, and/or private sectors.

Assessing financial management concepts and operational practices to produce practical policy requirements.

Internal control/assurance concepts and their application into policy (e.g., COSO, and SysTrust / Systems Reliability Audit)

Project Management

You have demonstrated knowledge, experience and expertise with:

Planning project outcomes using an established agile methodology.

Working independently and as a member/leader of a team to engage stakeholders, research and draft policy.

Delivering quality on-time, on-scope results.

Relationship Management

You have demonstrated knowledge, experience and expertise with:

Communicating and writing clearly, effectively and efficiently.

Building strong working relationships that inform open constructive discussions.

Professional acuity and judgement, working effectively in both structured and ambiguous fluid environments.

Professional Effectiveness

You have demonstrated knowledge, experience and expertise with:

Applying a proactive, positive mindset focused on solutions.

Navigating complex and diverse environments with sound judgment, adaptability and accountability.

Contributing to team success and organizational goals through collaboration and continuous improvement.

Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

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What we offer Why work for the Ontario Public Service (OPS)? The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

a career that can grow across ministries and job functions

flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

a comprehensive compensation and benefits package

base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression

tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more

a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information Address:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7 Queens Park Cr, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group:

Management Compensation Plan

Schedule:

6

Category:

Finance and Economics

Posted on:

Thursday, July 2, 2026

How to apply Please apply online, only, at

, quoting

Job ID 245777 , by

Thursday, July 16, 2026 . Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at

to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

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