Senior Accountant Job at Greater Essex County District School Board

Greater Essex County District School Board Windsor, ON

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites Chartered Professional Accountants

(CPAs) who are looking for career growth and advancement to apply for this exciting opportunity at

one of the region’s largest employers. This permanent, full time, C.U.P.E. 1348 bargaining unit

position reports directly to the Accounting Supervisor. The Senior Accountant will assist in carrying

out all statutory duties as set out in the Ontario Education Act, pertinent legislation and Board

policies, regulations and administrative procedures. As a member of the Financial Services team,

the successful candidate will participate in the implementation of department goals, budgets and

programs. The position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

Nature & Scope of Position:
Assist in complex problem resolution and troubleshooting.

Assist with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and team projects as needed.

Develop and maintain management reporting.

Assist with funding/grants analysis and liaison to department leads.

Perform financial forecasting, reporting, analysis, and operational metrics tracking.

Support the internal audit function.

Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support.

Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with budget.

Identify and drive process improvements, including the implementation and integration of new

financial system processes.

Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive,

anti-racist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and

populations.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

Strong analytical and data gathering skills.

Strong quantitative and analytical competency

Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple

priorities.

Ability to identify, resolve and/or escalate issues using good professional judgement.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply in writing, giving full particulars as to education,

qualifications and experience by visiting https://publicboard.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx no

later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023 . Please note there is no fee to apply to this position.

You must apply under the actual job posting number 3430273 (under ECE, EA, and Support

Staff). In support of the Board’s Indigenous Protocol, applicants of First Nations, Métis and Inuit

descent may apply to fnmicareers@publicboard.ca. No other form of submission will be accepted

from external candidates.

Vicki Houston, Superintendent of Human Resources

Greater Essex County District School Board

451 Park Street West, Box 210

Windsor, ON N9A 6K1

Posting Number: 2024-24

The Greater Essex County District School Board actively encourage applications from members of

groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;

members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour,

religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;

persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;

persons who identify as women; and

persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion

can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the

Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we

serve.

We will make the necessary accommodations for applicants to support all aspects of the

recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you require assistance

with any accommodations.


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