City of Stratford

Financial Analyst 

Internal Posting 

Job Posting#: 2026-02-D

Status: Permanent Full Time

Union/Non-union: Union CUPE 1385

Date Posted: March 16, 2026

Annual Salary: $74,967.26 - $ 79,752.40

Closing Deadline:  March 25, 2026

Department/Division: Corporate Services/Finance

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Financial Services, the Financial Analyst performs accounting and related analytical functions while developing and documenting procedures.

Work Performed:

• Computes, reviews and compares a variety of financial, accounting, payroll, and statistical information for City departments and services.

• Reviews, performs journal entries, and makes recommendations to ensure financial transactions are recorded completely and accurately.

• Prepares documentation and reports in accordance with established procedures.

• Prepares month-end and year-end reports and statements.

• Conducts month-end and year-end procedures; assists with the year-end audit in accordance with established procedures, including preparing audit working papers to support the accurate recording of the Corporation’s activities.

• Responds to departmental and corporate inquiries.

• Searches records and provides information and data from files; assists in resolving discrepancies.

• Researches and resolves a variety of issues related to assigned activities.

• Provides information and assistance to other City staff regarding applicable financial policies, rules, and procedures.

• Interprets financial policy, provides recommendations, and works with management to resolve financial issues of varied complexity.

• Interprets computer-generated reports related to assigned activities.

• Maintains departmental recordkeeping and filing systems in accordance with records retention and disposal requirements.

• Assists in maintaining a safe work environment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-year diploma in Accounting/Finance

• Minimum 1-2 years related professional experience.

• Testing will form part of Qualifications

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

• Ability to use standard and specialized software, including electronic operating and financial systems.

• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.

Applications will be received until March 25, 2026 at 4:30 pm. 

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1