Department Corporate and Financial Services
Division Financial Services
Rate of Pay $100,218.00 -$116,246.00 Annual
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Replacement/New Position Replacement
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 04/08/2025
Application Deadline 04/25/2025
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager Fiscal Strategy and Long-Term Planning the Financial Management Advisor will support the Financial Planning team in delivering regular financial reporting packages and analysis to the assigned departments, the Executive Leadership Team and Council. This role is responsible for the coordination, management of the global processes supporting the preparation of the strategic and financial plans for the department, and prepares in-depth financial, and business analysis ensuring reports are accurate, relevant and insightful to the management team.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide primary financial support for the preparation of the Development Charges Background Study; leading the compilation of required data inworking with multi-disciplined professionals and cross-functional staff; calculation of development charges under Development Charges Act; and provision of related analyses.
- Provide financial support in the creation of development-related long-range financial plans, including detailed cash flow projections, payback periods, cost-benefit analyses, and scenario-based what-if analyses using advanced financial modeling techniques.
- Prepare the development-related capital component of Richmond Hill’s ten-year capital budget, in accordance with a development financing plan framework, and liaises with various departments to successfully prepare /implement the annual capital budget.
- Provide expertise and guidance to Finance leadership on applicable policies and considerations that need to be addressed ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
- Prepare, consolidate and summarize financial reporting packages, comparing results to prior year, budget, forecast or trend analysis. Analyze variance reports utilizing appropriate forecasting techniques, interpret financial data, and comment on historical and future expenditure and revenue patterns
- Provide financial research, analysis, presentation, or modeling as required. Resolve problems of diverse scope utilizing detailed analysis of data and problem solving skills. Embrace unique or controversial problems or questions. Present insightful and actionable commentary to leadership team, provide recommendations to improve processes, and resolve complex issues and competing interests
- Prepare written analysis and recommendations on financial matters including reports to Department Management, Executive Management, Committees, Council and the public.
- Participate on project teams as a financial resource in either a leadership, advisory or membership capacity
Education and Experience
- 4 year University degree in Business Administration or related discipline
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required
- 5 years’ experience preferably in a municipal related field
- Prior experience within the Finance Division/Unit is preferred
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Hands-on experience implementing, analyzing and deciphering legislative requirements regarding Development Charges (DCs)
- Working closely with the rest of the Capital Budget team & various City's Departments/Divisions, have excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
- Superior analytical and financial modeling skills; with the ability to handle challenging assignments
- Proficient in developing and using computerized financial models and tools and respond to issues using sound judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Proven interpersonal skills to foster and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders, demonstrating high proficiency in conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Well organized, independent and highly-motivated, with the ability to handle multiple job responsibilities, set priorities, problem solve and work with all levels of staff while appreciating the responsibility of meeting tight and conflicting deadlines.
- Demonstrated competence with the Microsoft office suite of products (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), with superior skills related to Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Ability to recommend financial planning process improvements considering accounting processes, policies and procedures.
- Must be willing and able to transport yourself to City work sites as required (mileage compensated)., you will be required to provide proof of valid vehicle insurance upon hire.
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
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Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
Leadership Competencies
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
- Shapes the future
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
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