All jobs in Financial Services

Key Responsibilities:

· The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day completion of all payroll functions including but not limited to the timely and accurate processing of the payrolls, review and entry of garnishments, maintenance of employee payroll data, compliance of all employee and employer tax withholding and reporting, general ledger files preparation and balance, and ensure all deadlines are met and company policies and procedures are followed.

· This position will be responsible for responding to employee inquiries, assist in dealing with escalated payroll issues, special projects assigned to the team, provide training, tools and education to each site regarding time entry and other payroll related matters.

· The role will report to the Payroll Manager and work very closely with Finance, Human Resources, and Benefits teams.

· Process bi-weekly hourly and salary payrolls in the payroll system and ensures payroll data entry/imports and calculations are accurate and that employees are paid accurately and timely.

· Perform payroll audits.

· Research, analyze and resolves complex payroll issues and concerns from employee and site.

· Maintain detailed records and documentation of payroll functions for audit purposes, in accordance with statutory requirements.

· Provide garnishment/tax/workers compensation support.

· Understand company, site, department processes and policies, as well as site benefits.

· Understand time and attendance process. Assist in month-end, quarter-end and year-end payroll and accounting close and accrual process.

· Assist in special projects, including M&A, system conversions, upgrades, implementation, testing, etc. Adjusts to new, different and changing requirements.

· Maintains confidentiality of information

Minimum Required Skills and Knowledge:

· Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and time management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and meet established deadlines.

· Effective communication skills, including listening, written and verbal skills to express ideas, influence others and gain support. HCM (e.g., Workday) Understanding of accounting principles, time and attendance (CATS) and HR.

· Required Certifications and Training: Certified Payroll Professional preferred Obtains and completes LMS training plan specific to assigned responsibility.

· Experience Level with Business Tools: Strong knowledge of ADP Business Pro payroll systems preferred.

· Workday payroll/time and attendance processing or implementation experience a must.

· Strong personal computer skills, including advanced proficiency with MS office software, particularly Excel (vlookups and pivot tables), E-mail, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

· Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday) or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired.

· Multi-state payroll experienced required Canadian payroll knowledge preferred or other international payroll experienced.

· Federal, state and local tax filing knowledge required Knowledge: Learns to use professional concepts.

· Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues Job Complexity:

· Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

· Interaction Builds stable working relationships internally. Supervision: Normally receives detailed instructions on work.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Business Administration, HR, Accounting, Finance or related field 1 – 2 years payroll experience, with progressing levels of responsibilities,

#LI-CORP1

Varian is required to comply with all local and applicable regulations that may be associated with vaccine requirements for certain roles.

The Supervisor, Payroll Services will report to and work closely with the Manager, Payroll Services. This position, in the performance of the responsibilities, will directly supervise and provide front line leadership to the Payroll team. This responsibility will include training of new or junior staff and troubleshooting issues. In the absence of the Manager, this position will be responsible for providing full scope back-up. In addition this position will coordinate the review of work, provide coaching to the team and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to identify process efficiencies and maximize productivity. The position will consider and maintain a focus on continuous improvements and opportunities within the Payroll area as well as assist with system and tax upgrades and updates as necessary.

Posting End Date: 2024/08/20 by 4:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the timely and accurate completion of payroll
• Provide leadership and training of new and existing Payroll staff
• Develop and deliver training to City staff on preparing and executing payments for payroll
• Provide training for PeopleSoft Self Services users and department administrators
• Maintain and update payroll records and master files in the HRIS PeopleSoft System while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Oversee bi-weekly and monthly payroll within established deadlines
• Update, review and investigate absence entries and balances in the Absence Management module
• Balance and remit all benefit premiums for active and retired billings on a monthly basis
• Ensure general ledger is updated in a timely manner
• Assist Manager, Payroll Services with all year end reconciliations and TA processes, year-end filing of pension information and annual increases and retro processes
• Provide assistance to the department on related special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge typically associated with the completion of a three (3) year Diploma in Business Administration, plus five (5) years’ of recent experience with a computerized Payroll and Time Attendance system in a municipal environment, two (2) years’ working in a supervisory capacity
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification and Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) is required
• Creative and innovative approach to reviewing business processes and service level standards to ensure efficient customer focused service delivery with a commitment to continuous improvement. LEAN training is considered an asset
• Advanced technical abilities using relevant software applications including MS Office, PeopleSoft Financial and PeopleSoft HR
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles, government regulations/legislation and company policies and procedures
• Interpret, analyze and synthesize financial data, provide relevant information to make decisions where appropriate or provide concise, logical and well-supported recommendations to stakeholders
• Advanced ability to comprehend numerical data, interpret meanings and identify corporate impact and related opportunities
• Ability to research and interpret information by using various sources (Municipal Act, City By-laws, other municipalities, etc.) to prepare meaningful reports, documents or responses to inquiries from various City departments, Council and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and is able to interact daily with a variety of City staff at different levels in the organization

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

What is the opportunity?

As an RBC Financial Planner, you have the opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of mass affluent clients. You provide ongoing comprehensive reviews of your clients’ financial circumstances, creating long-term relationships through superior advice, financial planning expertise, and ongoing services. Your boundless energy to meet targets and your passion for holistic financial planning is what pushes you to provide world-class advice and solutions that help clients achieve their long-term goals. With a combination of base plus variable compensation, you can create the future you want for yourself and for the clients you advise.

Please be advised specific location is to be determined and successful incumbent must be mobile within the Saskatoon Market

What will you do?

• Provide tailor-made financial planning advice and help clients reach their goals, using our unparalleled array of investment, credit, and everyday banking solutions
• Actively maintain and expand your portfolio of clients using value-based relationship management practices, achieving performance targets
• Cultivate relationships with service partners and local markets to optimize business opportunities and referrals

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Financial Planning Designation (PFP or CFP or QAFP) 
• Mutual Funds License (IFIC or CSC)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial planning within a financial institution
• Strong investment and credit experience/knowledge
• Ability to be decisive in decision making and process heavy volumes
• Proven networking and client acquisition skills
• Ability to develop a strong referral network
• Fluent in English and a Second Language is an asset

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Full-time RBC employee status with unlimited earning potential and full benefits
• Work with a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options

RBCFP

Job Skills

Business Opportunities, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Finance Strategy, Financial Products, Holistic Financial Planning, Investments, Relationship Building

Additional Job Details

2802 8 ST E:SASKATOON

SASKATOON

Canada

37.5

Full time

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Regular

Salaried

2024-09-11

The Financial Analyst, Financial Policy & External Reporting is a key member of the External Reporting team which is responsible for the quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A. This role also supports the Finance leadership team in the completion of special projects including the implementation of the new accounting standards, internal process improvement initiatives, assessing & analyzing the internal controls and technical accounting support.

This role has high exposure across the organization and given that the output is used for external reporting, the accuracy and timeliness of results is critical.

• Prepare the quarterly and annual Financial Statements for CTC in accordance with IFRS

• Deliver the quarterly and annual Financial Statement Notes and Cash Flow for CTC in accordance with IFRS

• Prepare and co-ordinate the production and delivery of the MD&A on quarterly and annual basis

• Prepare technical accounting memos/analysis in accordance with IFRS as requested by the management for various accounting issues in case of amendments to existing accounting standards; implementation of new accounting standards and also in case of changes to current business operations

• Work with internal audit, certification program office, and our external auditors to demonstrate execution of internal controls over financial reporting

• Participate in cross functional projects to deliver process enhancements and improve the productivity of external reporting

• Participate in ad hoc projects, analysis, new accounting standards implementation and preparation of reports for management

• Liaise with Legal, Tax, Investor Relations, FP&A and other Canadian Tire business units to collect and validate information for external reporting

• As a reporting subject matter expert (SME), support accounting teams across the organization to ensure they understand data, processes and tools used for external reporting; assist them in determining the best approach to addressing new information requirements

• Utilize Hyperion and Workiva to optimize external reporting

What you bring

• Degree in Business, Finance/Accounting

• Completion of or working toward a CPA designation

• 2+ years of relevant experience in industry or public accounting

• Working knowledge of IFRS disclosure requirements and accounting fundamentals

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to senior leaders

• Solid analytical, quantitative, organizational and time management skills

• Team spirit and commitment to continuous quality improvement

• Working knowledge of Workiva, Hyperion Financial Management, and PeopleSoft is considered an asset

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

Weekly Hours: 37.67 

We are searching for an Accountant II to join our Finance Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Complete bank reconciliations daily
• Analyze account discrepancies and provide necessary adjustments for accounting corrections
• Complete month end processes including account reconciliations, account analysis, HST reconciliations and remittances and others as required
• Responsible for maintaining accounting records such as posting Journal entries
• Responsible to review, analyze and propose adjustments for various financial accounts
• Assist in the preparation of external auditor requirements for year-end financial statement audits of all Shannex entities.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or Finance, or
• Community college certificate in accounting and business administration combined with equivalent experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in a similar role
• Experience completing bank reconciliations required
• Strong computer literacy including advanced working skills in Microsoft Office
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years’
Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic cash register, Interact machine, Price scanner

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
• The candidates should be able to stand for extended periods

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should be accurate, flexible, should have excellent oral communication, and be able to work as a team player

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate cash register, process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments, scan items
• The candidates should be able to tabulate total payment for goods or services required, receive payment for goods or services
• The candidates should be able to stock shelves and clean counter area, greet customers, wrap or place merchandise in bags
• The candidates should be able to weigh produce and bulk foods, provide customer service
• The candidates should be able to monitor all entrances and exits, request proof of payment, when necessary, participate in promotional activities

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support. Understands the impact of transactions on financial results and can be proactive to recommend necessary actions and can communicate with stakeholder about transactions, processes and analysis. Provides analysis for areas such as planning, forecasting, reporting and audit and process improvements.
 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
 

Treasury Management

• Supporting in opening and closing bank accounts.
• Updating and documenting user access and privileges for each online banking platform.
• Coordinating surety bonds and letters of credit on an ad hoc basis.
• Setting up transactions within each online banking platform on an ad hoc basis.

Accounting

• Intermediate transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned intermediate account reconciliations independently.
• Identifies complex issues and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.

Accounting Policy

• Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported.

Audit Support and Controls

• Intermediate understanding of internal/client control requirements.
• Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.
• Gathers audit support data upon request.

Financial Systems

• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software.
• Basic understanding and ability to document the transactional and financial data flows between relevant financial systems.
• Able to work with IT and operational teams on intermediate system setups.

Planning / Forecasting

• Prepares standard forecasts (internal and external) with the appropriate back-up (including assumptions and calculations).
• Responsible for partnering with internal stakeholders in preparation of standard forecasts.

Analysis

• Prepares in-depth financial analysis (recurring and ad-hoc) and makes recommendations to Internal Stakeholders.

Reporting

• Preparation of internal reports.
• Provide input and support for external reports.
• Prepares basic business cases and provides input to intermediate business cases.

Scope/Complexity

• Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios.
• With some complex transactions.

Interaction with Stakeholder

• Some Stakeholder interaction with transactional level data and for the purpose of Stakeholder reporting.
• Generate transactional data and ad-hoc analysis to support operational decision making, with recommendations.

Financial Management / Contract Interpretation

• Basic understanding of financial obligations of portfolio.
• Ensures delivery of contract/portfolio deliverables of a financial nature in a timely and efficient manner, in areas of less complexity.
• Supports the monitoring of performance and assists in action plans.
• Seeks guidance on contract/portfolio financial terms and conditions for assigned accounts.

Process Adherence / Implementation

• Understand intermediate business processes and ensures compliance and ensures appropriate documentation.
• Can identify and escalate gaps.

Problem Solving

• Identification of basic issues or discrepancies.

Technical and Business Knowledge

• Has gleaned a basic understanding of the industry and business which they support.
• Has established professional working relationships with operational counterparts in support of transactional processes.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies.
• College/University graduation or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work-related experience.
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Registered in an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA).

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Posting Period: to 21-AUG-2024
 

Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Business Services, the Supervisor, Financial Services, implements detailed plans and recommends policies/procedures regarding Housing Secretariat financial requirements with respect to financial accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and purchasing/procurement and supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others. He/she also supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, and recommends disciplinary action, when necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervises, motivates and trains assigned staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Supervises the day-to-day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and coordinates vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments, hears grievances and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Coordinates and administers year-end closing procedures and year-end journal entries.
• Prepares year-end financial statements for liabilities, expenditure and reconciliations.
• Initiates adjustments, reclassifications and reallocation of expenditures & revenues, and approves journal entries for posting to the General Ledger.
• Oversees divisional expenditures ensuring revenue accounting entries and accruals are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures with respect to revenues and receivables and that adequate internal controls are in place to safeguard the revenues and receivables for the service areas.
• Provides accounts analysis for the service areas to ensure revenues are appropriately recorded and that significant revenues are identified and reviewed.
• Ensures the reconciliation of financial data in the Financial Information System (SAP) with various service area revenue sub-systems and deposit accounts for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares management information reports on a need basis and provides advice and support relating to the areas of responsibility.
• Performs internal audits and prepares responses to audit queries and recommendations related to job responsibilities.
• Ensures payroll, purchasing and financial transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures established administrative and financial policies are applied consistently throughout the division and changes are communicated to all levels of divisional staff.
• Supervisesthe process of forecasting and monitoring the levels of division’s reserves and reserve funds.
• Supervises the Contract Release Order and Divisional Purchase Order function with respect to contract management. Develops and implements internal controls and monitors the performance of the function.
• Supervises and co-ordinates the purchasing process activities, invoice verification process and early payment of vendor invoices to ensure that vendor discounts are achieved.
• Liaises with Accounting Services’ Accounts Payable, Purchasing & Materials Management, vendors, and staff on invoice payments issues.
• Provides training, communication and support to the staff on the City’s Financial Accounting Module, monitors their effectiveness and makes revisions as necessary.
• Prepares and reviews purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and variance SAP reports and analysis.
• Develops policies and procedures from an Internal Control perspective, for example, segregation of incompatible functions.
• Provides sound advice and assistance to the operating management of the division on matters of procurement, payroll, accounting policies and procedures.
• Develops and assists in implementation of divisional financial control systems, including accounting procedures and financial monitoring.
• Ensures internal financial controls are maintained in accordance with City By-laws and policies.
• Reviews and initiates follow up action on accounts receivable and implements adequate internal controls to safeguard the City's assets. Reviews and ensures timely settlement of vendor invoices and implement measures to receive discounts available from vendors.
• Oversees petty cash floats and divisional P-Cards ensuring they are maintained and accounted for in a timely manner.
• Reviews and ensures timely settlement of vendor invoices and implements measures to receive discounts available from vendors.
• Provides divisional requirements for corporate procurement activity.
• Provides advice on purchasing policies and procedures, setting up of purchasing documents, sole sourcing and amending purchasing documents and contracts. Continuously reviews and updates processes to introduce efficiencies.
• Reviews, monitors and approves purchasing transactions to ensure compliance with City’s Municipal Code, policies and procedures.
• Oversees transactions to ensure they are properly approved in accordance with financial signing authorities.
• Liaises with cluster and corporate financial units to ensure consistency and integration of financial reporting for the division.
• Establishes effective and collaborative working relationships with the division's senior management, all levels of divisional staff, City divisions and stakeholders.
• Participates as an effective team member of the division's management staff, undertaking in this capacity such special projects and assignments as may be required from time to time.
• Provides support and technical advice to program staff.

Key Qualifications:

Your application for the role of Supervisor, Financial Services should describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job functions combined with relevant experience in a finance and accounting capacity or the equivalent combination of education and/or related experience. A Professional Accounting designation would be an asset.
2. Experience in providing work direction, supervising, training and evaluating staff, as well as handling labour relations matters.
3. Considerable accounting experience relevant to the job duties posted above, including processing payable transactions, account reconciliation, establishing and maintaining standards/controls and developing policies.
4. Extensive experience in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint and using computer-based accounting systems, i.e. SAP.
5. Understanding of Purchasing and Financial By-laws, Policies and Procedures
6. Considerable experience in managing large volumes in a complex organization, including banking, cash and receivable management, accounting, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, auditing and financial systems for public or private sector organization.
7. Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written, at all organizational levels.
8. Excellent problem-solving, leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Manager, Citywide Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for supporting the citywide and all the departments as assigned in all aspects of financial planning and analysis. The Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for leading specific FP&A functions including short-mid term planning, budgeting, forecasting, implementation of New Revenue Generation project, financial modelling and decision support for processes and initiatives. Working closely with other members of the Citywide and Business Unit (BU) FP&A, the main functions of the role include leading respective business area, support the development of the City’s annual budget and multiyear plan process, support monthly and quarterly financial reporting process, and analyzing key business issues impacting the revenue opportunities for the City and recommend actions. The analyst plays a lead role in the implementation of the Revenue Generation strategy that link to the new revenue opportunities identified and aligned with department and citywide needs, services delivered, and providing effective data control and accuracy.

The position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, standards and business processes and systems. The position provides financial decision support to enable the City to meet its strategic objectives and goals and leads the development of policies and processes to support the effective financial management of departmental resources.

The position is part of the Finance, Risk & Supply Chain (FRS) department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Analysis:

• Defines and uses logical and innovative approaches to evaluate and deconstruct accounting and business situations. Compiles and links analytical information, experience and insights using quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills
• Demonstrates understanding and application of common quantitative techniques by preparing appropriate financial analysis with fact based assumptions to enable decision making
• Provides input into the formation of problem-solving approaches for business situations
• Accurately analyzes a situation based on available data or information
• Leads the problem-solving process by identifying alternatives and making recommendations
• Consistently applies working knowledge of the organization's information systems & appropriate financial tools and systems to find, extract, and analyze data and to produce reports
• Applies basic modelling, forecasting and planning techniques to develop forecasts with cost drivers identified and explained
• Supports management in developing and analyzing business cases, determining the financial implications for all major decisions, ensuring value for money, return on investment, productivity and service delivery analysis, quantifying impacts on budgets and forecasts
• Prepares materials to be presented to the Senior Leadership Teams, Directors, CFO, and other stakeholders as required

Strategic Business Partnership and Decision support

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the organization's business plan, immediate environment and the possible impact of events and activities on the organization; understand current role in relation to executing the business plan.
• Applies common business principles to critically evaluate and accurately perform analysis
• Uses insights to influence the views of managers and provides guidance and support, supported by facts, to influence and lead business decisions
• Ability to apply decision criteria to business propositions prepared by business units
• Lead in explaining financial concepts and analysis in non-financial terms to counterparts
• Identify and address additional business partner needs as they arise

Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance Measurement:

• Leads, manages, and coordinates all aspects of operating and capital budget process; works with subject matter experts to provide inputs and assumptions and manages and monitors Operating & Capital budget expenditures, revenues and recoveries
• Manages and prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end variances analysis, forecasting and reporting; presents and reviews results with general manager and department leads; works to identify significant risks, and recommends mitigation strategies and raises to appropriate stakeholders
• Provides financial and budget management to support major project leads
• Manages and supports the development of the City’s multiyear financial and business plans and forecasts, review and validate financial assumptions and models, and identify trends that impact the Department’s ability to meet budget and service delivery targets
• Leads and manages analysis of budgets, performance indicators, business plans and ongoing financial results to enable strategic recommendations on corrective actions
• Interpret and provide forecasts and  analysis that link to business unit strategy and operational performance
• Complies with and administers Finance controls, policies and procedures

Project Management and Process improvement:

• Supports and manages planning process timelines and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization for business area
• Identifies and implements opportunities for process automation/streamlining and support integration with financial reporting, capital budgeting, and long-term financial planning initiatives
• Communicate budgeting policies and processes to Department FP&A and City staff; support planning processes improvement initiatives throughout the organization
• Manage FP&A projects and sub-process

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
• Professional Accounting Designation or MBA with a combination of experience and education related to the requirements of the position
• Minimum 8 years post designation experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and accounting
• Advanced financial systems experience preferably within an ERP environment - experience with financial modules of SAP would be an asset
• Strong business case analysis experience
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including PSAB
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
• Advanced experience with preparing complex presentations and writing formal reports for senior management and Council
• Considerable experience in presenting to Senior Leaders and department stakeholders
• Advanced project management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong business acumen and capability to link finance to the business
• Superior critical thinking skills, ability to analyze complex situations and determine appropriate course of action where there is little or no established precedents
• Ability to strategically answer complex business problems through data analysis, modelling and creative thinking
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex financial concepts in simple terms
• Proven ability to work strategically with the business, build relationships, and be a trusted business partner
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a Finance and Business Unit team
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Must be able to take accountability to complete assignments and take ownership of challenges to the point of recommendation, resolution, approval and implementation
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: September 2024

Position End Date: September 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per annum

Application Close: August 21, 2024

Weekly Hours: 36.67