Manager of Budget and Finance

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Brantford is seeking a Manager of Budget and Finance to lead financial operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting and financial management, with a strong emphasis on strategic planning within a school board environment. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets and ensuring compliance with financial legislation and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least three years in a supervisory role.
• Minimum two years' experience managing payroll and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to Finance Department staff.
• Develop and oversee the Board’s annual budgets.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and government-required reports.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

University degree or diploma in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting

Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation

Tools

Financial systems

Accounting software

Spreadsheets

HRIS

Job description

Overview

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager of Budget and Finance to lead our financial operations with integrity, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to service excellence. Reporting to the Superintendent of Business and Treasurer, this role is responsible for overseeing Accounting, Budget, Payroll and Capital functions while ensuring financial transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and values public education, fiscal accountability, and strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to Finance Department staff, including payroll and accounting teams.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee the Board’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare year-end financial statements, Ministry reports, and other government-required financial documentation.
• Coordinate annual external audits and participate in internal audit activities.
• Monitor, analyze, and manage Board-wide cash flow to ensure financial stability and optimal use of funds.
• Oversee overall boards funding and other grants, ensuring proper accounting practices, controls, and reporting in compliance with Board policies and Ministry regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with schools, departments, trustees, and Ministry representatives.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support the Board’s decision-making and long-term planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial legislation, accounting standards, and Board policies.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, equity, and service excellence.

Qualifications

• University degree or diploma in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation in good standing and/or equivalent professional designation.
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience managing payroll, capital assets, and budgeting in a school board environment (an asset).
• Advanced knowledge of financial legislation, public sector accounting, and ministry reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a unionized environment.
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems, accounting software, spreadsheets, and HRIS.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 29 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board
Mike MacDonald
Director of Education & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6505 | E: [e-mail]
www.bhncdsb.ca