Analyst, Financial Services

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support torwards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

Join the Insurance and Securitization team, in the position of Analyst, Financial Services. You will provide direct first-line financial guidance to clients, and support and assist senior colleagues and management in a range of activities related to accounting, cost allocation, reconciliation, financial planning, reporting and analysis. You will maintain timely and accurate records, verify and reconcile entries and investigate discrepancies. Also, you will support financial planning, including calculating financial inputs to business planning activities (budget, corporate plan). You will provide preliminary analysis for the implementation of financial policies, procedures and systems and for advice relating to specific financial policy and systems areas.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 13 months.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the preparation of budgets, forecasts and budget impact analysis.
• Prepare and analyze financial data, resolve issues and flag/escalate issues to senior colleagues and management for solutions and ensure compliance for the purpose of variance and trend analysis.
• Contribute financial data and analysis to support the period close process and the preparation of ongoing reports and scorecards.
• Process financial transactions in compliance with agreements/contracts/procedures.
• Carry out reconciliations between systems, subsystems and reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of records and financial analysis spreadsheets
• Produce financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with line of business.
• Create and maintain proper records and spreadsheets to track recoveries, revenues and expenses and ensure application to appropriate budget lines, initiatives, contracts or projects.
• Conduct analysis and may prepare draft reports of findings to assist in monitoring compliance with CMHC policies and the financial management framework and identifying any noted trends within the information collected.

What you should have:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field such as accounting, finance or business administration.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of relevant financial, legislative, and regulatory environments.
• Understanding of financial statements and general accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage several ongoing and competing projects.
• Ability to function in a sophisticated technological environment using tools such as spreadsheets, databases, applications as well as consolidation and reporting tools.
• Oral and written communication skills to clarify and explain financial concepts, policies, applications, processes and systems and respond to inquiries from internal/external stakeholders.

It would be great if you also had:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) would be an asset.

Posting closing date : Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!