Budget Coordinator in Toronto

Reporting to the Manager, Budget Services, the Budget Coordinator is responsible for the analysis, coordination, preparation, review, implementation, and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets, budget variance reports, revenues, staffing and special projects within the Division. The primary functions associated with this position include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates the annual budget process within the division and provides assistance to program areas.
• Oversees the division's complement management and administers the divisional staffing budget related to divisional staffing activity.
• Analyzes division's budget submissions for content, accuracy, compliance to instructions and determines the adequacy of justifications.
• Provides analytical support in capital and operating budget development, expenditure and revenue monitoring and operational planning by organizing the collection and interpretation of appropriate data on costs, staffing and other resources.
• Monitors and analyses expenditures, revenues and management of capital and operating budgets throughout the year.
• Reports on variances and financial performances in relation to the budgets.
• Prepares financial reports for program areas and ensures timely, accurate financial information and analysis is provided to divisional management to assist in their operational and financial decision making.
• Analyzes and reports on key operational data that measure program effectiveness and administration efficiencies.
• Coordinates, and performs research and analysis to prepare reports.
• Establishes credible professional relationships with program management and staff that enable the provision of value-added strategic and financial planning advice with regard to their services, budget and operations.
• Establishes, maintains and recommends modifications to enhance and sustain reporting systems (i.e. utilizing Microsoft Excel) in order to provide accurate and timely information to division management and to ensure compliance with corporate requirement.

Key Qualifications:

• Considerable experience in financial analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts.
• Experience in the application of the principles and practices of operating and capital budget formulation and experience in financial planning and budget control.
• Considerable experience in computer-based systems, spreadsheets and databases as they relate to financial analysis and budgets (e.g. MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to conduct business process reviews and analysis to streamline and improve work efficiencies.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting standards for public sector (Public Sector Accounting Board).
• Superior analytical and highly developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact, work and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with senior management and staff at all organizational levels.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA) would be considered an asset.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.

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