Manager - Budgets & Financial Planning - Full-Time

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Thunder Bay is seeking a Manager for Budgets & Financial Planning. This role involves overseeing the corporate budget, leading long-term financial planning initiatives, and managing departmental efforts to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate has a university degree in business with a focus on accounting, along with a professional designation. Strong leadership and municipal finance experience are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits coverage

Life insurance and dismemberment insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ progressively responsible management experience in municipal finance.
• Experience in a management capacity in a large, unionized organization.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and municipal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Corporate Budget and lead the development of long-term financial plans.
• Oversee the operations of the Budget and Financial Planning Section.
• Lead cross-departmental budget initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate priorities.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget management

Human resource management

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in business administration majoring in accounting or commerce

Professional accounting designation

Job description

Manager – Budgets & Financial Planning – and we are looking for a skilled professional to join our team!

Why join the Finance team at the City of Thunder Bay?

Our Finance Division provides financial services such as banking, accounting, investments, debt analysis, financial reporting, revenue processing and accounts payable. We are responsible for the City’s capital & operating budgets, and consolidated financial statements.

Think of managing the City's budget and finances like managing your household budget and personal finances— except on a much larger scale, where every decision made affects not just your family, but the entire community.

This is the time to join our team. If you seek to work in a position that contributes meaningfully to our community and has significant impact, then we would like to hear from you!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for managing the Corporate Budget and leading the development of the municipality’s long-term financial plans. You will provide direction related to budgeting, financial planning and financial reporting as well as overseeing the operations of the Budget and Financial Planning Section.

Key responsibilities also include leading cross-departmental initiatives related to budget systems, financial performance and process improvements, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• University degree in business administration majoring in accounting, commerce, or a related discipline; together with a professional accounting designation with a minimum of five years’ of progressively responsible management experience in municipal finance or business management.
• Experience in a management capacity in a large, unionized government or private sector organization
• Experience in business management, planning, budgets, and finance
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various components of human resource management
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret applicable legislation, related regulations, municipal by-laws, and grant contribution agreements.
• Knowledge of regulations/legislation and processes related to financial reporting and budgeting for local governments, generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector as prescribed by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with members of City Council, private and public officials, direct reports, co-workers, and the general public
• Ability to think and act strategically in a public sector environment, including the ability to conceptualize and implement departmental change strategies

For a detailed job description, write that you are interested and we will provide more information.

Our Great Tangible Benefits

When you join us, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

• A competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
• Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
• Supportive employee family assistance program (EFAP)
• Strong employee wellness program and related initiatives
• Great corporate training & leadership development
• Supportive career progression opportunities
• Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
• Voluntary leave purchase plan (purchase additional leave days)
• Volunteer time off program
• Great teamwork environment – have other professional & experienced staff to work with regularly
• Opportunity to provide meaningful work
• Employer paid CPA professional fees and support for annual CPD requirements

Why the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay?

The Corporation runs on people like you; that’s why they’re creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Driven by a commitment to excellence, they make a real impact in the community every day. With this employer, stability meets purpose, and diversity is valued. In their supportive and collaborative environment, your growth and well-being will be at the heart of everything they do. Visit GoToThunderBay.ca for more information.

Why Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region's commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school. Learn more at GoToThunderBay.ca.

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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