Manager of Budget

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent school board in Ontario is seeking a Manager of Budget to provide strategic leadership in financial management, oversee annual budgets, and enhance collaborative financial planning. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting, extensive budget experience, and strong leadership skills to advance financial services for a large educational community.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Support for continued education

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive financial and budget experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Five years of management leadership experience.
• Expertise with computerized financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Manage financial reporting cycles ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate on cohesive financial planning across portfolios.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Powerpoint

Microsoft Access

Pivot tables

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Canadian Professional Accounting designation (CPA)

Job description

Job Opportunity Notice

Manager of Budget

PASS Grade 8 $138236 to $155587 (under review)

About the Board

The Hamilton‑Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning equity engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and1 Adult Learning Centre in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co‑creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employees well‑being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP) in addition to many other program components.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Services the incumbent will provide strategic leadership and comprehensive expertise in the management of all Budget Services functions including the coordination, preparation and submission of the Board’s annual operating and capital budget, coordination of quarterly financial status reporting and the oversight of the preliminary allocation of staff to schools. The incumbent will lead a multi‑disciplinary team of professionals to advance strong collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external interested parties and continually monitor for business process improvements.

Duties

• Lead the development and oversight of annual operating and capital budgets ensuring alignment with the Board's strategic priorities and financial goals.
• Manage financial reporting cycles including monthly, quarterly and year‑end reports ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with PSAB and Ministry of Education standards.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Accounting and Capital Reporting to ensure cohesive financial planning and consistent reporting across operating and capital portfolios.
• Oversee the preliminary allocation of staff to schools ensuring alignment with Ministry funding parameters, collective agreements and strategic staffing priorities.
• Provide oversight and strategic direction to the Ministry Reporting function ensuring all provincial submissions are accurate, timely and compliant.
• Supervise the Responsive Education Programs Budget and Reporting function ensuring program budgets are effectively managed and reported in alignment with funding requirements and strategic objectives.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and forecasting to inform decision‑making and support long‑term planning initiatives.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of financial professionals fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in budgeting and reporting practices.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements to streamline budget development and reporting promoting transparency and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A degree / post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• A Canadian professional accounting designation (Certified Professional Accountant, CPA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and Ministry of Education compliance requirements.
• Minimum seven years of progressive financial and budget experience, preferably in the public sector; K‑12 experience is an asset.
• Minimum five years of management leadership experience including supervision of staff.
• Demonstrated expertise with computerized financial systems and spreadsheet software.
• Strategic planning, organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, research and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate information of a complex financial nature to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external interested parties.
• Knowledge and understanding of the complex and reciprocal connections among different elements of the Board’s organization and the role of the Budget Services department in supporting the delivery of exemplary instructional programs and services.

Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Employment Equity, Inclusion and Indigeneity Statement

HamiltonWentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, local environmental context and the broader community.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, inclusion and Indigeneity and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes for every student. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples).
• Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialised communities, immigrant communities, etc.).
• Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.
• Persons who identify as women.
• Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions (i.e., Two‑spirits and LGBTQIA).

As part of HWDSB’s commitment to employment equity, inclusion and Indigeneity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity‑based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self‑Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSB’s progress toward our equity goals, including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 – Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontario’s Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self‑Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed one year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and six years after the job posting for candidates interviewed in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions you can select “prefer not to answer”; this in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

Forecasting, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Military Experience, Pivot tables, Accounting, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, DoD Experience, Financial Management

Job Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: $138,236 – $155,587