Director, Budgets, Planning & Financial Systems

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 118.000 - 157.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Mississauga is seeking a Manager Budgets, Business Planning & Financial Systems to lead the city’s budget process, oversee financial systems, and guide transactional finance activities. The role drives integrity, accuracy, and strategic alignment of financial information across divisions, with a hybrid work model of 3 days on-site.

The position requires a university degree in finance/economics and a CPA, with at least 5 years in budgeting and financial planning, plus 3 years in

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration or Economics and a professional accounting designation.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience in business planning and budgets, short and long-term strategic financial planning, and financial forecasting and analysis. Government/ Municipal experience considered as an asset.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people and motivate and direct staff in a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development and execution of the City’s annual and multi-year business plan and budget process, including preparation of financial documents, narratives, presentations, and external communications.
• Guide divisions through budget development, scenario modeling, and Council approval.
• Oversee budget engagement activities and ensure alignment with Council direction.
• Oversee in-year monitoring reports for Leadership Team (LT), Council, and external stakeholders, including operating forecasts and capital project updates.
• Manage quarterly and annual variance reporting, projections, and statutory reporting.
• Provide strategic direction for financial systems, including policy development, maintenance, and technology improvements.
• Oversee access to financial information and systems for City staff, ensuring proper controls and security.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and technology implementations impacting financial processes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure City compliance with public sector accounting standards, provincial and federal legislation, and contractual agreements.
• Advise on internal controls and business processes to safeguard financial assets.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Council, taxpayers, other municipalities, and government agencies.
• Present financial information, reports, and recommendations to various audiences.
• Respond to inquiries and provide expert advice on budget, financial systems, and reporting.
• Lead, develop, and empower a team of Supervisors and Analysts.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Plan team resources and work plans, delegate responsibilities, and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluation processes.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss ongoing issues and deliverables.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Finance/Commerce/Business Admin/Economics degree

CPA designation

Jobbeschreibung

City of Mississauga is seeking a Manager Budgets, Business Planning & Financial Systems to lead the city’s budget process, oversee financial systems, and guide transactional finance activities. The role drives integrity, accuracy, and strategic alignment of financial information across divisions, with a hybrid work model of 3 days on-site.

The position requires a university degree in finance/economics and a CPA, with at least 5 years in budgeting and financial planning, plus 3 years in