Financial Analyst / Accountant

Position Term : Permanent, Full TimeLevel : 8Salary : Min : $77,234 to Max : $90,867Location : Head Office, Toronto / HybridApplication Deadline : May 14, 2025iGaming Ontario leads the Province of Ontario's dynamic internet gaming (igaming) market that, in its third year generated $83 billion in total wagers, a 31% increase over the previous year. This resulted in $3.2 billion in total gaming revenue from over 80 gaming sites. Even more, Ontario's igaming market sustained almost 15,000 full-time equivalent jobs across the province. To achieve these results, iGaming Ontario is guided by its vision to Lead the World's Best Gaming Market. The Finance Department is currently seeking an Accountant / Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting and Analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting controllership functions, as well as completing various full-cycle accounting tasks, financial analyses, and reporting. This role ensures the timely and accurate delivery of critical financial processes.If you are a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player who enjoys learning and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is an ideal opportunity for you. In this role, the successful candidate will : Support the implementation and configuration of a new payroll system, including data migration, testing, and process with HR to enhance payroll system functionalities and drive efficiencies.Process payroll to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time, ensure compliance with current tax regulations, governmental laws and company policies.Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, adjustments, and account reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting.Support year-end audit activities by preparing process narratives, financial reports, and transaction schedules.Collaborate with IT on asset management and system reconciliations, including asset disposals.Provide financial support for ongoing business operations, employee matters, and special projects, including the budgeting and forecasting cycles.Oversee contract and purchase order management, ensuring timely processing and oversight of the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay cycle.Contribute to financial system administration and support ongoing system with process improvement initiatives to enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency.The ideal candidate will have : A bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. CPA designation (completed or in final stages) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.5-7 years of relevant experience as an Accountant or Financial Analyst in a full-cycle accounting and finance environment.Payroll expertise including hands-on experience with Ceridian Dayforce, with strong capabilities in managing payroll accounting, reconciliation processes, and system knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS) and auditing standards, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.Proficiency in financial ERP systems and advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, investigate discrepancies, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights.A proactive mindset with a strong desire to take ownership of deliverables and projects from initiation to completion, continuously seeking improvements.Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while consistently meeting deadlines and business objectives.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate financial insights into strategic business ability to troubleshoot financial issues, assess risks, and make sound decisions that effectively support business successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position currently offers a hybrid work location. iGaming Ontario has implemented a minimum three-day per week in-office schedule. iGaming Ontario reserves the right to change this policy and its office location at any time. This position falls within the scope of a bargaining unit represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In the upcoming months, iGaming Ontario and OPSEU will be negotiating the terms of a collective agreement which, once concluded, will govern the terms and conditions of this position.At iGaming Ontario, we offer : A comprehensive benefits program that includes dental, vision and drug coverage.Defined-benefit pension plan.Wellbeing account to support your mental, physical, and social wellbeing.Access to mental health benefits, free counselling, and support services.Professional development reimbursement.Paid volunteer time off.Paid parental leave top up.iGaming Ontario is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. iGaming Ontario 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.