Supervisor - Budget Development and Reporting

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is seeking a Supervisor - Budget Development and Reporting to lead the annual operating budget lifecycle, from planning through reporting, with emphasis on Ministry EFIS submissions and salary/benefit forecasting.

The role requires CPA credentials, strong leadership, and advanced Excel skills, supporting strategic financial management across the Board. Evening meetings may be required in this senior finance position.

Qualifications

• A degree/post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and financial reporting, preferably in the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex operating budgets and salary and benefit forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and support staff.
• Advanced analytical, financial modelling, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The successful applicant may be required to work after hours for evening meetings or events.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the Board's annual operating budget.
• Ministry Reporting and Compliance - oversee the preparation and submission of the Board's operating budget, including Annual Estimates and Revised Estimates, to the Ministry of Education through EFIS.
• Lead the budget planning and forecasting process across all departments ensuring alignment with Board priorities and Ministry requirements.
• Oversee the development, monitoring, and forecasting of all Board salary and employee benefit budgets, including staffing cost analysis.
• Monitor the Board's financial position and prepare budget forecasts, variance analyses, and financial reports for senior administration and Board reporting.
• Analyze Ministry funding and expenditure trends to identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to staff involved in budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with interested parties across the organization to support sound financial management and exceptional customer service.
• Support and coordinate the year-end financial reporting process by preparing budget analyses, accruals, working papers, and supporting documentation required for the annual audit and financial statements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Accounting degree

CPA designation

Job description

Supervisor - Budget Development and Reporting

Supervisor, Budget Development and Reporting

PASS Grade 6 $10 6 , 1 25 to $119,446

Vacancy Status: Current Vacancy

About the Board

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to decolonizing education, 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. Our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique and distinct identities as well as individualized needs of every student and every staff member at HWDSB. 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 and 2 Adult Learning Centres, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

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 employee's 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 Manager, Budget Services, the Supervisor, Budget Development and Reporting is responsible for leading the planning, development, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting of the Board's annual operating budget. The position provides leadership in budget development, salary and benefits forecasting, Ministry reporting, financial analysis, and year-end financial processes to support effective decision-making, financial accountability, and compliance with Ministry requirements.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the Board's annual operating budget.
• Ministry Reporting and Compliance - oversee the preparation and submission of the Board's operating budget, including Annual Estimates and Revised Estimates, to the Ministry of Education through the Education Finance Information System (EFIS).
• Lead the budget planning and forecasting process across all departments ensuring alignment with Board priorities and Ministry requirements.
• Oversee the development, monitoring, and forecasting of all Board salary and employee benefit budgets, including staffing cost analysis.
• Monitor the Board's financial position and prepare budget forecasts, variance analyses, and financial reports for senior administration and Board reporting.
• Analyze Ministry funding and expenditure trends to identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to staff involved in budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with interested parties across the organization to support sound financial management and exceptional customer service.
• Support and coordinate the year-end financial reporting process by preparing budget analyses, accruals, working papers, and supporting documentation required for the annual audit and financial statements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A degree/post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
• Minimum seven years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and financial reporting, preferably in the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex operating budgets and salary and benefit forecasting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and support staff.
• Advanced analytical, financial modelling, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The successful applicant may be required to work after hours for evening meetings or events.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Deadline for submission is 4pm on Mon day, September 1 4 , 2026 .

In-person i nterviews will take place after the posting has closed.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodations

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Employment Equity, Inclusion, and Indigeneity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. 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 racialized 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-spirit and LGBTQIA+).

As part of HWDSB's commitment to employment equity 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.

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 toOntario'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 andethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 3 years after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 3 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 [e-mail].