Job Title: Financial Analyst
Department: Finance and Business Services
Job Type: Full-time Permanent, 35 hours per week, existing vacancy
Reports to: Manager, Finance
Salary: $76,642 - $91,514 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: September 23, 2026 at 12:00PM
Who We Are
The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPR) offers a world-class education for approximately 36,000 students in 87 schools. Spanning over 7,000 square kilometers, across diverse rural and urban communities in southeastern Ontario, KPR serves the Municipality of Clarington, Northumberland and Peterborough Counties, and City of Quinte West/Murray Ward.
The Board is situated on the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg people, serving three vibrant Indigenous communities which include Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.
Today, the Kawartha Pine Ridge school district is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and we acknowledge the contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people across Turtle Island, current and throughout history.
All positions in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board support the school's priority of student achievement and the Boards mission to educate our students to excel in learning, to succeed in life and to enrich our communities.
Main Responsibilities
The purpose of the
Financial Analyst position is to support the Finance and Business Services department by executing financial and administrative functions required for internal management, external stakeholders, and Ministry reporting. The role supports financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, efficient budget execution, and clear operational data presentation to guide board decision-making.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Audit and reconcile financial reports, transactions, remittances, and capital financing records to ensure compliance with relevant government and accounting standards.
- Prepare, verify, and post journal entries in accordance with public sector accounting standards, resolving general ledger discrepancies across board departments.
- Maintain and monitor annual department, program and school budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely discrepancy resolution.
- Perform financial and operational analysis to generate forecasts for departments, board programs and schools, supporting planning and decision-making.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations by reviewing and verifying bank statements against accounting records, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Conduct special audits as required, including reviewing financial records and transactions to identify discrepancies, compliance, and provide recommendations as appropriate.
- Review and verify regional transportation ridership data bi-annually to maintain agreement compliance and ensure accurate cost-sharing between partner organizations
- Record and audit tax revenue schedules and collaborate with municipal authorities to process levies, adjustments, and deferrals to ensure full revenue collection.
- Support year-end account reconciliations and act as a point of contact for internal and external auditors by preparing supporting documentation.
- Input student enrollment, attendance, and regulatory schedule data into financial databases, verifying revenue charges with relevant internal departments.
- Support the project planning, system testing, and user onboarding for new financial software implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
- Develop and deliver ongoing training to Board staff to ensure proficiency in core financial systems, policies, and reporting workflows.
- Conduct special financial analysis projects in collaboration with departmental staff to optimize costs and preserve financial integrity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Qualifications
- Completed four (4) year post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Financial Management, or related field.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or active enrolment the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) pursuing the CPA designation is preferred.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a related accounting or finance field, experience in a public sector environment is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Ontario school board accounting concepts and educational funding structures is considered an asset.
Skills And Competencies
- Advanced technical skills in financial information systems, Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-related programs.
- Demonstrates strong organization, analytical capabilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to evaluate multi-faceted operational issues and contribute innovative solutions.
- Strong written, verbal, and formal presentation skills across all organizational levels.
- Proven track record in coordination, strategic planning, decision-making, and critical problem-solving.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Board’s mission to educate students to excel in learning, succeed in life, and enrich communities.
- Builds positive relationships through empathetic communication and respectful interactions with students, colleagues, and school community members.
- Committed to a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.
Leadership/Supervision
- Responsible for the direct supervision of Business Operations Clerk position(s).
Working Conditions
- Office-based environment.
- Frequent requirement for attention to detail, pressure to meet deadlines, prolonged visual exertion, and continuous keyboarding.
How To Apply
- Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume through our online portal, Apply to Education (ATE), by the closing date to be considered for this opportunity.
- If you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to to discuss further.
- We thank you for your application and your interest in working at Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. At this time, we will only be contacting candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Commitment
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to a qualified workforce that is representative of the diversity of the people of Ontario and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse background and lived experiences as a member of a marginalized group, 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.
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about what this means in our organization, please refer to our website at (see "Careers" section).
