Financial Analyst
Internal and External
About Us:
LEF delivers a variety of programs to assist individuals on their journey to a sustainable livelihood. Our integrated services focus on those: in transition, new to Canada, out of the workforce, laid off, and a host of other individual circumstances. LEF offers a holistic service model, builds on community connections, and focuses on supporting the economic independence and community engagement of families. Our Client Engagement Team weaves together services and resources to offer seamless support across newcomer, training and employment services, and all job responsibilities reflect one integrated program with staff working together across interdisciplinary teams.
Reports to: Controller
Job Summary:
The Financial Analyst is responsible for performing detailed analysis and general accounting functions. This position would interact on a frequent and regular basis with management at all levels throughout LEF in meetings and through individual interactions providing support on various financial reporting. This role is a hybrid role where most of the work is performed from a home office with requirements to attend in person meetings at LEF locations as requested.
Key Responsibilities:
Duties
Recognizing and recording revenue from all sources including all federal, provincial and municipal grants
Recording monthly allocations to central administration from all contracts and funders including all expense allocations per employee/departments
Complete bank reconciliations in Microsoft Business Central monthly and post all related bank journal entries
Support preparation of various funder reports to ensure compliance and completeness with budgets and contracts
Support preparation and distribution of quarterly financial variance reports (actual versus budget) for all reporting units including individual programs
Performs reconciliations of third-party payment vendor account (Square, Float) on monthly basis
Monitoring and reconciling all Deferred Revenue accounts and all related general ledger accounts on an ongoing basis
Prepare and file quarterly HST and Public Service Rebate
Complete annual property tax rebate filing
Prepare and provide year-end audit documentation for Fiscal audit
Prepare and post journal entries, including monthly/quarterly accruals
Ensures Financial Policies are adhered to
Ad hoc reporting/analysis as required
LEF Health and Safety
Participate in promoting Health & Safety at LEF in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Participate in Health and Safety education and training
Work in compliance with all LEF Health and Safety policies and procedures
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in progressively responsible positions in a not-for-profit environment, preference given to Childcare experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, business administration or related field
CPA designation an asset
Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced knowledge of Excel
Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong organizational abilities
Adept at building collaborative working relationships across the organization
Experience working with an ERP system preference given to Microsoft Business Central
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Your Application:
Interested candidates should email their resume and covering letter as one document to recruiting @lefca.org
To be considered, applications must be received by:
Posting Date: 6/20/2025
Closing Date: 7/04/2025
We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Learning Enrichment Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We also adhere to all Public Health and Ministry of Labour COVID policies. If you require accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact recruiting@lefca.org.
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