Senior Financial Accountant Permanent

Headquartered in Toronto, the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is a new independent, board-governed agency that will facilitate investment by trusted institutional investors in critically needed large-scale infrastructure projects within the province.

The agency’s mandate is to invest in, and seek to attract investment from, qualified institutional investors, public sector entities, governments, and Indigenous communities in Ontario infrastructure projects that will generate revenue and are in the public’s interest. BOF will do this by:

• Investing in infrastructure and appropriately allocating risks amongst the Corporation and other investors
• Structuring proposals and negotiating agreements with investors in infrastructure projects
• Receiving and assessing unsolicited ideas and proposals for infrastructure
• Providing advisory services with respect to financing infrastructure projects

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Services, the Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining the BOF’s financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (PSAB), tax legislation and other relevant policies and directives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements, for external and internal reporting purposes.
• Review financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Accountable for monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing activities.
• Complete account reconciliations, as required
• Support preparation of external financial statements, related note disclosures and actively support external audits
• Perform financial analysis and report accurate financial data to support business decisions.
• Accountable for statutory filings, such as HST rebate, etc. accurately and timely
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by effective analysis and enquiries
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Manage treasury related issues, where applicable
• Ensure that the BOF complies with all financial regulations, including tax laws, accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Recommends and implements process optimization initiatives to improve the timeliness, accuracy and effectiveness of financial reports.
• Work across BOF’s various internal and external stakeholders to provide service and support financial management activities and ensure financial information is reported completely and accurately.
• Accountable for the timely preparation of regulatory and other Ministry reports, as needed.
• Assist with ERP implementation and other system enhancements, as needed

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong technical knowledge in tax and accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience in public sector or financial services/investment space an asset

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of government financial and accounting principles (PSAB), policies and processes as well as financial reporting processes and agency accountability.
• Strong knowledge and skills in financial systems such as QuickBooks or other ERP systems as an asset.
• Knowledge of investment funds and reporting requirements.
• Analytical skills to synthesize complex financial models and formulas into understandable reports and summaries.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Ability to exercise strong attention to detail, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to document analysis, liaise with all levels of staff, and prepare reports and presentations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Application: To apply for this position, please submit your resume by September 12, 2025.

We thank you for your interest in the Building Ontario Fund. Applicant selection is based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors and educational background.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part of the recruitment process.

At Building Ontario Fund, we are committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion.  We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process.  We actively encourage applications from people regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.