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, Capital Performance, is responsible for Branch monthly financial accounting, budgets and business planning, performance measurement and internal controls including financial reporting, financial analysis and forecasting, performance management, program and project funding and preparation of the annual operating and capital budget; assisting in the preparation of the Business Plan, 10-year capital program, financial system design and maintenance; providing financial and analytical support to the Department; and providing guidance, training, mentoring, and coordinating, assigning, scheduling and checking the work of assigned staff.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Prepares standard monthly and year-end financial reports and reviews financial activity with staff monthly, including the timely analysis of budget to actual variances for both the operating and capital programs.
- Designs and maintains monthly financial reports utilizing the Region’s Financial Information System.
- Implements, maintains, and administers various financial information system modules.
- Develops and maintains the Branch performance indicators, measuring service efficiencies and effectiveness of both operating and capital programs.
- Collects and inputs monthly Branch statistics into the Department’s Operational Statistic and Performance reports.
- Prepares and completes annual Branch Key Performance Indicators, MPMP and OMBI statistics and analysis.
- Liaises with the Finance Department to ensure municipal accounting practices are followed and that the Region’s capital program is prepared, undertaken and financed in accordance with the Development Charge By-law.
- Maintains asset management, including infrastructure life cycle costing and the management of the capital replacement reserve fund, to ensure funding is available for the repair or replacement of ageing infrastructure.
- Meets Departmental accounting schedule monthly.
- Designs and maintains various Branch financial database software applications including Signing Authority data base, Corporate Purchasing Card authority system, TEAMS Reviewer and Approval hierarchy and various other Branch specific programs.
- Prepares, develops, and assists in the coordination of the annual operating and capital budgets.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Successful completion of a University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of a professional accounting designation program (CMA, CGA, CPA) and registration as a certified professional accountant with the appropriate Ontario Association.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience, including three years at a senior level, in a large multi-divisional organization with specialized experience in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis and forecasting as well as exposure to project management.
- Experience in the analysis, design, and implementation of computer applications particularly financial system modules and various database systems.
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Street, PA
Full Time