Financial Planning Administrator

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Windsor is seeking a Financial Planning expert to manage budgets and provide strategic financial advice. This full-time position requires strong accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and organizational skills, ensuring high-quality service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of financial experience or equivalent education.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Develop financial models and present reports to management.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Education

University degree in Accounting or Finance

Post-secondary diploma in Accounting or Finance

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with accounting courses

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

Job Posting Details

Job Posting #: 2025-0188

Posting Period: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM to Monday, May 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Department: Finance

Union: Non-Union

Job Code: NU0351

Position Status: Regular Full-Time

Grade/Class: NU11

# of Positions: 1

Rate of Pay: $87,865.61 - $106,801.88 annually

Shift Work Required: No

Job Duties

1. Report to a Manager in the Financial Planning Area and serve as the financial subject matter expert for budgets and variances.
2. Manage accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and processing of departmental budgets.
3. Monitor and report on departmental budgets, analyzing spending and variances.
4. Develop and present periodic reports to managers and executive directors.
5. Provide financial advice, strategic planning, and perform complex business analysis.
6. Perform budget to actual variance analysis and review council reports and business cases.
7. Develop financial models, assess financial processes, and advise on policies and procedures.
8. Process and review journal entries; assist with audits and prepare supporting documentation.
9. Ensure high-quality service to internal and external customers.
10. Perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the organization’s program.
11. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting or Finance, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, with at least four years of financial experience, OR
• Post-secondary diploma in Accounting or Finance with at least six years of experience, OR
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma plus additional courses and a recognized accounting designation with over ten years of experience.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, financial reporting, and account analysis.
• Experience in budget preparation, trend analysis, and business case analysis.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and accounting software.
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to travel as needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and municipal issues is an asset.
• Recognized accounting designation is an asset.

Additional notes: Only selected applicants will be acknowledged. The organization offers a smoke-free environment and is committed to accessibility and equal opportunity employment.