BUDGET COORDINATOR #66523

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

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking a Budget Coordinator to lead the division’s operating and capital budget processes, monitor revenues, staffing and special projects. You will prepare analyses, variance reports and financial insights to guide management decisions.

Reporting to the Manager, Budget Services, you will maintain credible relationships with program teams and support improvements to reporting systems using Excel and other tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts.
• Experience in operating and capital budget formulation and financial planning.
• Knowledge of GAAP and public sector accounting standards.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Ability to conduct business process reviews to streamline work.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the annual budget process within the division and provides assistance to program areas.
• Oversees division staffing budget and related activities.
• Analyzes division budget submissions for content, accuracy and justification.
• Provides analytical support in capital and operating budget development and monitoring.
• Reports on variances and financial performance relative to budgets.
• Prepares financial reports for program areas for decision making.
• Maintains reporting systems to ensure timely, accurate information.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget formulation

Budget control

MS Excel

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Reconciliation of ledger accounts

Public sector accounting knowledge

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing

Division & Section: Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Financial Management

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

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 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.

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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