The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming and horse racing sectors and cannabis retail in Ontario in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The Finance and Administration Branch of the AGCO is seeking for a Senior Financial Analyst, ERP implementation. Reporting to the Finance Manager, ERP Implementation, this position will be responsible for leading the implementation of the financial and procurement modules as part of the overall implementation of the AGCO's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The position will require liaising and partnering with key stakeholders and the solution vendor to ensure that all related critical path processes and initiatives are met, provide leadership to internal finance team in completing system testing and process building around the ERP solution. The Senior Financial Analyst, ERP Implementation, will use the AGCO's financial statement audit findings as guidance to ensure the proper setup of the finance module in the ERP solution and business processes around the system. In addition, the position will be responsible for supporting business process improvements and solutions related to financial forecasting and reporting, reconciliation, resource allocation, and expenditure and revenue management.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Assess current policies, processes and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
  
• Develop policies, processes and standard operating procedures for all financial and procurement processes in the ERP solution - Finance Module.
  
• Identify/report project risks as early as possible and proactively mitigating project risks as identified.
  
• Prepare informative, well-organized presentations, and delivers sensitive information tactfully.
  
• Independently analyze and critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconciles conflicts, and converts high-level information into details to determine alternate solutions.
  
• Liaise and partner with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure all related critical path processes and initiatives are met.
  
• In collaboration with finance team creates/revises business processes, policies, procedures documentation based on gathered information, using process flow diagrams and explanatory documentation.
  Lead discussion, consultations, and reporting to external stakeholders such as the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (OAGO) and solution vendor.
  
• Examine post-implementation outcomes and inter-dependencies and develops mitigation strategy.
  
• Lead the team in developing ERP Financial Module enhancements and releases for ongoing operation and maintenance of the system, ensuring ongoing compatibility with the Provincial financial system.
  
• Develop quality assurance and user acceptance testing programs to ensure financial systems meet stated requirements.
  
• Identify misalignment issues between the business requirements/processes and the procured ERP solution, providing analyses of the impact and recommendations to address significant gaps.
  
• Conduct meetings or interviews with internal or external auditors to provide information on procedures, processes, or transactions.

How do I qualify?

The ideal candidate must have:

• A Bachelor's degree accompanied with CPA designation with 5+ years of relevant experience in the financial reporting, audit preparation, forecasting and other relevant field.
  
• Relevant experience in financial system/ERP system configuration, implementation, administration and oversight.
  
• Experience working with the Ontario Government Integrated Financial Information System (IFIS) is preferred. (IFIS is an adapted version of Oracle Financials)
  
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Visio, Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  
• Knowledge of the legislative framework, OPS Directives, Policies, Practices, OPS financial analysis, budget management and administration principles, practices and processes.
  
• Experience working with accounting principles, budgeting, financial analyses, and reporting, forecasting and business planning.
  
• Knowledge of recognized research, statistical and analytical tools, and methods to ensure that subject matter is researched and analyzed in a manner that will result in the formulation of accurate conclusions and recommendations.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and share information across organizational lines towards shared business outcomes.
  
• Problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve issues/anomalies.
  
• Interpersonal/influencing skills: consultation skills to negotiate approvals with the external parties; convincing skills to advise management and staff regarding program reductions, to obtain agreement concerning business planning issues, and to advocate for additional funding or continuation of programs.

The successful candidate will be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers webpage located at: https://www.agco.ca/careers by May 31, 2023.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

Additional Information:

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.