BUDGET COORDINATOR

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Toronto is seeking a Budget Coordinator reporting to the Manager, Budget Services. You will analyze, coordinate, prepare, review, implement, and monitor operating and capital budgets, variance reports, revenues, staffing and special projects within the division.

You will coordinate the annual budget process, oversee staffing budgets, analyze submissions for accuracy, and provide reporting and planning support to division management.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in financial analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts.
• Experience in operating and capital budget formulation and financial planning and budget control.
• Knowledge of GAAP and public sector accounting standards (PSAB).
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the annual budget process within the division and supports program areas.
• Oversees the division's staffing budget and division staffing activity.
• Analyzes budget submissions for content, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provides analytical support in capital and operating budgets and monitors expenditures and revenues.
• Reports variances and financial performance to divisional management for decision making.
• Prepares financial reports for program areas with timely, accurate information.

Skills

Budget analysis

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

CPA asset

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Job ID: 66523
• Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
• Division & Section: Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Financial Management
• Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto ON
• Job Type & Duration: 1 Permanent, Full-Time Vacancy
• Salary Range: $89,337.00 - $132,880.00
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Qualified List will be established to fill permanent and temporary positions.
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 5-Oct-2026 to 14-Oct-2026

Job Description:

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 analyzes 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.

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

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. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity .

Accommodation

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