ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada – and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.
WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace – aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.
- Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to an employee health care spending account, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. Casual employees are eligible to receive payment in lieu of benefits and/or vacation.
- Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Program Manager, Policy Development and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting, is responsible for providing advice, research and reports to management on Regional controllership processes, process improvements, financial system efficiencies and legislation and accounting standards changes; creating, maintaining and publishing detailed performance measures for both internal and external requirements.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Develops and provides comprehensive and well researched policy advice to Senior Management and operating Departments for Regional controllership processes.
- Develops comprehensive research and provides input to the Region’s budget formulation with respect to controllership and accounting policy.
- Plays an active role in the Region’s treasury policies, with respect to controllership and accounting policy.
- Develops and recommends solutions to corporate financial system business process issues and implements resolutions, including data warehousing, performance measurement etc., in conjunction with Information Technology Services and Controllership Office stakeholders and operating Departments, as required.
- Identifies and implements process improvements in conjunction with other Controllership Office stakeholders and operating Departments.
- Develops and maintains procedures, guidelines and templates.
- Develops and monitors key performance indicators and benchmarks for financial business processes within the Region.
- Provides options and recommendations on new research tools, methodologies, and data sources that would improve long-term performance reporting for the Region.
- Collects and inputs monthly controllership statistics into a tracking database for performance reporting.
- Researches and prepares briefing notes and reports for Senior Management and for Regional Council and/or the Commissioner.
- Acts as Regional representative on provincial, municipal associations and inter-municipal committees, as assigned.
- Provides accounting and policy analysis to Departments, as required.
- Participates and/or leads special projects as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Policy or a related field, or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Achievement of a professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) and registration as a certified professional accountant with the appropriate Ontario Association.
- Minimum three (3) years financial experience in a large multi-divisional organization including experience in financial analysis, research and business process development, as well as exposure to project management, and the analysis, design and implementation of computer applications.
- Demonstrated experience in writing policy and analytical reports/studies, including the ability to identify problems, analyze and interpret data, and make and defend recommendations.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
- Demonstrated analytical, mathematical and project management skills.
- Computer literacy utilizing MS Office software applications, including proficiency in designing and conceptualizing complex spreadsheet and data base applications, word processing and presentation software.
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