Senior Specialist Cyber Finance Management

ipss inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist in Cyber Finance Management to provide strategic and operational guidance within the Chief Information Security Office. This role is pivotal in developing and executing strategic plans, ensuring robust financial oversight, and managing city-wide cyber programs. You will collaborate across departments to align on key initiatives, analyze budgets, and recommend strategic actions to senior management. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong financial acumen and a passion for cybersecurity, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA designation and extensive experience in financial analysis needed.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic plans, budgeting, and financial oversight.
• Collaborate on key cyber initiatives and manage programs.

Skills

Transformative Program Management

Stakeholder Communication

Business Objectives Achievement

Written & Verbal Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Specialist Cyber Finance Management

Division:

Office of the Chief Information Security Officer

Reports To:

Manager Strategic Transformation

Salary Range:

$122,305 to $163,639

Work Location:

55 John Street, Toronto

Job Type:

Permanent Full Time

Shift Information:

Monday to Friday, 35 hours work week

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide strategic and operational guidance to the Manager of Strategic Transformation and the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) in establishing and maintaining a City-wide cyber program that ensures robust protection across the organization.

To support the development and execution of strategic plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight, by preparing and analyzing operating and capital budgets, monitoring accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial controls.

To identify significant variances in programs and recommend strategic initiatives and corrective actions to senior management while providing operational input and advice on financial, administrative, business support, and purchasing matters.

To collaborate with teams across the organization to align on key cyber initiatives, develop execution roadmaps, and manage City-wide cyber programs within approved budget constraints.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the development and execution of strategic plans inclusive of budgets.
• Plays an integral role in supporting the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process.
• Conducts all financial activities of the division including the operating and capital budget preparation and analysis, variance reporting, account monitoring and reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, petty cash, and approves all divisional purchasing transactions. Ensures control and compliance of all financial activities for the division.
• Identifies significant program variance and recommends key strategy initiatives and corrective actions to senior management.
• Makes recommendations and provides operational input and advice to the management team on various financial, administrative, business support and purchasing related matters.
• Provides input into the annual budget for the division and ensures that the division’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in accounting, financial management, business administration or other related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• A recognized accounting designation such as CPA.
• Extensive experience in financial analysis.
• Experience with computerized financial reporting systems and analytical tools including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Financial Modeling and Business Case Analysis.
• Good IT knowledge with understanding of cyber security threats, trends and technologies.

SKILLS:

• Ability to work in transformative programs.
• Ability to lead efficient communication between all project stakeholders, including internal teams and clients.
• Ability to achieve business objectives through influencing and effectively working with key stakeholders.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills (comfortable & confident communicating at all levels including business partners, leadership and vendors).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with capability to identify solutions to unusual and complex problems.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, self-motivated team player who takes initiative and is able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities with proven time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Tenacious and willing to support the team during peak volumes and workloads with various activities.
• Able to work extremely well under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Self-motivated team player who takes initiative and can work independently.
• Transferable skills, like communication and decision-making, are equally important.
• Being able to think on your feet and show good judgment are especially valuable in this field.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/INFORMATION:

A normal work week is 35 hours; however, unforeseen situations may require extended hours of work with little or no prior notice. In case of a cyber incident or breach, rotation shift, continuous extended hours may be required with little or no prior notice.

*Subject to a police check, background check, psychological assessment and/or any other checks on a regular basis as the Office of the CISO handles highly sensitive and confidential information.

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ACCOMMODATION

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