Finance Consultant – Development & Incentives (Contract)

Avanti Software Inc.; Welland; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension

Job summary

The City of Welland is seeking a Finance Consultant – Development & Incentives to provide financial support and guidance across planning, building, and finance departments. The role focuses on development charges, incentives, budgeting, and reporting to align with the city’s strategic goals.

The successful candidate will have municipal financial experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, economics, business administration or related field.
• CPA designation or MBA/MFin preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal financial regulations and reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare development charge and incentive budgets with City Departments.
• Create budget and presentation material for CLT, Senior Management, Council and stakeholders.
• Provide financial guidance on Development Charges, Community Benefits Charge, and related policies.
• Lead quarterly variance reporting and analysis with City Departments.
• Model and track Community Incentive Program grants and tax increment grants.
• Implement legislative updates and reporting requirements for DCs and related charges.
• Respond to inquiries from developers on DC rates and by-law interpretations.
• Support training on financial reporting tools across City Departments.
• Review and monitor legislation updates and assist grant applications with departments.
• Summarize financial data to support decision making and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiation

Report writing

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CPA designation

MBA / MFin (or related)

MAFP (asset)

Tools

Financial software

Job description

About the City of Welland

At the City of Welland, we’re continuously rewriting our story. Not because we don’t know where we’re going, but because we are constantly reaching for new heights, engaging in new approaches, and pursuing what many believe to be unattainable or too ambitious. At the City of Welland, we’re not satisfied with the status quo. And we’re certainly not satisfied with doing things simply because that’s how they were done in the past.

We expect our population to increase to over 80,000 in the next 20 years, and serving a diverse, growing community requires strategic thinkers, norm breakers, and passionate civil servants. In Niagara, Welland’s growth leads every other municipality, and the City is becoming the region’s heartbeat. So, we invite you to author your chapter and contribute to the overall body of work the City of Welland is creating. At the City of Welland, your ideas are nurtured, your input is invited, a healthy work-life balance is available, and most importantly, your voice will make a difference. So, if that sounds like something you want to be a part of, we want to hear from you. We’re ready when you are.

About the Position

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.

This is a part-time, 6-month contract position, working up to 21 hours per week.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

What you need to Succeed...

• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain sound working and collaborative relationships with demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, conflict resolution, change management, negotiation, problem-solving and report writing skills; able to reconcile the competing interest and priorities of stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management skills, with results-oriented record of meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant computer software with the ability to learn and apply new technology as it is related to financial software and systems.

Salary and Benefit Information

The hourly wage range for this part-time position is $65.47 - $76.60/hour pay range.

Hours: 21 hours per week

Why Choose Welland?

Why choose Welland?
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