Strategic Budget Coordinator (Operations & Capital)

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking a Budget Coordinator to lead the division’s operating and capital budget processes, monitor revenues, staffing and special projects. You will prepare analyses, variance reports and financial insights to guide management decisions.

Reporting to the Manager, Budget Services, you will maintain credible relationships with program teams and support improvements to reporting systems using Excel and other tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts.
• Experience in operating and capital budget formulation and financial planning.
• Knowledge of GAAP and public sector accounting standards.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or equivalent.
• Ability to conduct business process reviews to streamline work.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the annual budget process within the division and provides assistance to program areas.
• Oversees division staffing budget and related activities.
• Analyzes division budget submissions for content, accuracy and justification.
• Provides analytical support in capital and operating budget development and monitoring.
• Reports on variances and financial performance relative to budgets.
• Prepares financial reports for program areas for decision making.
• Maintains reporting systems to ensure timely, accurate information.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget formulation

Budget control

MS Excel

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Reconciliation of ledger accounts

Public sector accounting knowledge

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Toronto is seeking a Budget Coordinator to lead the division’s operating and capital budget processes, monitor revenues, staffing and special projects. You will prepare analyses, variance reports and financial insights to guide management decisions.

Reporting to the Manager, Budget Services, you will maintain credible relationships with program teams and support improvements to reporting systems using Excel and other tools.