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Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, the Manager, Financial Planning is responsible for overseeing all corporate financial planning activities including budget development and monitoring, capital planning and funding models, cash flow and investment management, financial reporting and year end audit support.
This position is a key corporate leadership position with the responsibility for ensuring the implementation of standardized and sound financial management practices and to ensure the accountable and effective management of public resources.
The Manager, Financial Planning will foster a productive and efficient work environment through mentorship and teamwork and take a lead role in developing and implementing innovative and practical approaches to departmental and corporate initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Lead the corporate financial planning and budgeting processes and practices:
- Manage the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for the corporation including coordination and review of all department submissions
- Maintain and update long term capital planning models including reserve funds and long-term debt models
- Manage and maintain cash flow analysis, investment portfolios and long-term debt issuance in accordance with established policies and provincial legislation
- Responsible for working with departments to monitor operating results as compared to budgets and other performance measurement criteria
Responsible for the financial reporting to internal and external audiences:
- Prepare council reports, including quarterly operating reports, capital project closure reports, work-in-progress reports
- Support year-end audit preparation including year-end financial statements and other external reporting requirements
- Maintain tangible capital asset records and reporting systems
- Responsible for regular and ad hoc reporting to internal and external users
- Monitor and support approved grant applications, claims and reporting requirements
Provide business support financial advice to align with corporate strategic direction, best practices, and legislative requirements:
- Identify and implement process improvements, cost savings and best practices for overall organizational excellence
- Provide business support to departments in corporate budgeting, financial planning and business case analysis and ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures
- Support the delivery of services to Utilities Kingston and other external boards and agencies
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Principles and other relevant legislation
Support the facilitation of effective processes and implementations for the financial management system and ancillary financial accounting systems
Responsible to ensure effective staffing for the division:
- Provide direct supervision, mentoring and development of staff, including recruitment, performance appraisals, salary reviews and discipline, as required
- Provide cross-support to Manager of Accounting, as required
Other duties as assigned:
- Assist the Director, Financial Services with various special projects as required. In absence of Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer perform those duties where necessary
Qualifications, Competencies
- University degree in Finance, Business or a related field an asset
- 5 years progressive experience in a variety of accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and financial management areas (preferably in a unionized environment)
- Experience in a leadership capacity an asset
- Municipal government experience an asset
- Professional accounting designation (CPA)
- Must demonstrate corporate competencies: Customer-Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
- Ability to anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of internal and external customers
- Ability to liaise with and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated highly developed analytical and research skills with the ability to formulate solutions to complex issues
- Ability to think strategically and deliver results
- Ability to translate business objectives into strategic solutions
- Ability to manage financial, human and physical resources
- Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of decisions and the application of control and management processes
- Strong leadership and team building skills, with the ability to prioritize, mentor and manage a team
- Ability to lead and motivate staff and provide guidance on strategic, operational and technical matters
Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check
Reference #J0623-0139
Non-Union, Regular Full-Time
$97,734 - $122,158 per year + benefits & vacation
35 hours per week; Hybrid
Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca
Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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