About the Role
To coordinate and direct the development, preparation, and monitoring of budget estimates, complement management, detailed variance analysis, and assist in operational planning reporting.
Responsibilities
- Performs research and prepares budget and financial status reports.
- Develops and prepares financial statements to advise management on the financial status of various operating budget items.
- Researches and collects data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Divisional/Unit programs.
- Prepares budget allotment schedules and maintains control of supplemental budget adjustments.
- Liaises with staff of Finance, Payroll, Complement, Procurement, and the Budget Office for financial reports and correspondence.
- Reviews all materials and purchase requisitions for fund availability.
- Assists in processing subsidy requests and annual information returns.
- Tracks Capital Budget project progress, expenditures, commitments, and year-end projections.
- Reviews Divisional financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitors operating, capital, and transition project accounts.
- Conducts cost-benefit studies and financial research on divisional operations.
- Develops, prepares, and maintains monthly budget variance and forecast reports.
- Reviews and analyzes payroll, telecommunication, and fleet expenses.
- Creates, develops, and maintains complement and personnel payroll forecast systems.
- Provides guidance to accounting clerks and verifies accounting documents.
- Attends meetings with senior management and Finance Department to clarify information and resolve issues.
- Reviews and updates Divisional procedures to facilitate budget submission coordination.
- Creates spreadsheets and provides additional documentation for budget submissions.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Payroll, Business or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in the preparation of budgets, complex financial statements, and Operating and/or Capital Budget processes and systems.
- Experience with cost-shared programs, variance analysis, reporting on financial and performance measurements, and accounts reconciliation.
- Considerable experience with computer-based accounting, financial and purchasing systems, and spreadsheets and databases using Excel.
- Knowledge in accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, general ledger, and capital project accounting.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, techniques, and practices.
- Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices, maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, deployment of control accounts, age analysis of receivables, and GAAP.
- Proficiency in mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or other business systems.
- High level of skill in extracting, organizing, analyzing, and transforming large amounts of data from corporate systems for management decision making.
- Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, and work independently with initiative and creativity.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to deploy analytical and organizational skills through project team participation.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Familiarity with public sector performance measurement is an asset.
- Ability to research and track process and product measures for reporting program effectiveness and efficiency is an asset.
- Knowledge of City of Toronto Collective Agreements, corporate financial control by-laws, policies, procedures, and practices.
- Ability to support Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.
Skills
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- SAP/S4
- Ariba
- Captor
- PBF
- SF
Location
- 4330 Dufferin St.
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Temporary
Experience Level
- 12 months
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Payroll, Business or Finance
Salary/Compensations
- $47.07 - $51.58
About the Company
- The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
- The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.
- We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Equal Opportunity
- The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
- We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
- Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
- Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
