Finance Consultant – Development & Incentives

City of Welland; Welland; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month contract

Part-time hours up to 21/week

Job summary

The City of Welland is seeking a Finance Consultant – Development & Incentives to provide financial support, analysis, and guidance on development charges and incentive programs. You will prepare budgets, reports, and policy recommendations aligned with the City’s strategic plan.

You will interact with multiple departments and senior management to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely communication. This is a 6‑month, part‑time contract (up to 21 hours/week) based in Welland.

Qualifications

• Progressive finance experience in a municipal setting is required.
• Knowledge of municipal regulations and financial reporting practices.
• Ability to prepare budgets, variance analyses and reporting for CLT and Council.

Responsibilities

• Prepare development charge and incentive budgets in partnership with City Departments.
• Prepare budget materials and presentations for CLT, Senior Management, Council and public.
• Provide financial guidance on Development Charges, Community Benefits Charge, and related incentives.
• Lead quarterly variance reporting and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Model and track the Community Incentive Program including tax increment grants.
• Support legislative updates and reporting related to charges and deferrals.

Skills

Municipal finance experience

Regulatory knowledge

Financial reporting & analysis

Leadership (asset)

Education

University degree in finance/economics/business

CPA or MBA asset

Job description

Reporting to the City Treasurer, the Finance Consultant – Development & Incentives is responsible for providing financial support, analysis and guidance to the planning, building and finance departments around the City’s development charge and incentive programs. The role is responsible for related budgeting and financial reporting ensuring that deadlines are met with information being reported in alignment with the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and Senior Management objectives and best practices. This role also supports the development of financial policies, procedures and education that align with the City’s strategic plan and best practices.

The duties listed are not meant to provide a description of each job performed but only those which represent the core functions of the job.

• Responsible for preparation of the development charge and incentives annual operating and capital budgets working in partnership with City Departments.
• Prepare related budget and financial information, including presentation material, to support communication with CLT, Senior Management, Council, External stakeholders and the public.
• Provides financial advice and guidance to various planning studies such as: Development Charges, Community Benefits Charge, Cash in Lieu of Parkland, Cash in Lieu of Parking, etc.
• Lead the related quarterly variance reporting and analysis process with City Departments and provide guidance, support, and education to ensure integrity, accuracy and completeness.
• Responsible for the modeling, coordination and tracking of the City’s Community Incentive Program, including complex incentive grant calculations for tax increment grants.
• Responsible for implementing legislative updates, annual indexing of charges, interpretation of legislation, submission of specific reporting and remittances, deferral agreements, as it relates to Development Charges, Community Benefit Charges, Cash-in-lieu of parkland and cash-in-lieu of parking.
• Responds to inquiries from the development community regarding DC rates, by-law interpretation, and related processes.
• Support training and coaching with all City Departments on various related financial reporting matters and financial reporting tools.
• Research, monitor, and implement any applicable legislation updates as prescribed.
• Oversee related grant application in partnership with City Departments and ensure reporting requirements are adhered and met.
• Participate in corporate working groups and project teams.
• Compile and analyze financial data that contributes to proactive and supportive decision making through effective communication and reporting using best financial practices.
• Provide analytical support to other areas of finance as needed.
• Provide support and guidance to finance students or accounting staff.

Qualifications:

• University degree in finance, economics, business administration or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ progressive financial experience within a municipal setting, as well as experience working with various municipal departments, consultants, and government agencies.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or Master’s degree in Business (MBA, MFin), or equivalent is preferred..
• Knowledge of external regulations, such as the Municipal Act, the Development Charges Act, the Assessment Act, ARB rules, the CICA/PSAB Handbook, and all other regulations impacting the financial reporting of Ontario municipalities.
• Completion of the Municipal Accounting and Finance Program (MAFP) through AMCTO is considered an asset.
• Progressive leadership skills are considered an asset

Duration:

This is a 6-month contract

Hours:

part-time, up to 21 hours per week

Salary:

$65.47 - $76.60/hour pay range