JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide leadership and direction for the Divisions’ financial performance including the planning, development, analysis and presentation of operational and capital budgets, and the associated accounts receivable and expenditure control functions. To support the strategic goals and objectives for the Division through the provision of effective, efficient financial planning/strategy, budgeting and accounting services. To provide strategic planning for corporate and divisional programs and support the division’s service priorities, strategic goals and objectives.

• Supervise three managers each with own area of specialization.
• Develops, designs and implements functional policies and programs that make major changes in overall business performance based on long-term needs. Contributes to the continuous improvement of divisional performance through analysis and the development and implementation of sound management practices and procedures, provides program management staff with direction and guidance, processes and tools to increase efficiencies and improve effectiveness of the services provided by this section.
• Directs, through subordinate management staff, all activities of the section, delegating management responsibility.
• Leads and motivates a diverse workforce, ensures effective teamwork, ensures high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others.
• Develops, recommends and administers the annual budget for the section, and ensures that the section’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations.
• Works collaboratively and in conjunction with the Corporate Employee Relations team when resolving employee relations issues. Directs and oversees the overall planning, preparation, coordination and analysis of divisional capital and operating budgets and service plan submissions and presentations based on corporate directives and deadlines.
• Reviews compliance with corporate financial and accounting policies and guidelines. Oversees the development, maintenance and implementation of internal processes and mechanisms to promote internal control and compliance, as required. Establishes and maintains management information and control systems including compliance audits, internal reviews and implementation of corrective actions.
• Represents the Division in responding to the Auditor General’s Office, Internal Audit and external auditors of the City with respect to accounting systems and records, systems of internal control and fiscal year-end procedures and audits.
• Oversees continuous improvement of the Division’s operating and financial performance by offering continued guidance on financial planning, accounting, financial, and insurance and tax matters.
• Contributes to the overall strategic direction of the Division as a member of the Divisions’ senior management team.
• Plans, adopts and ensures excellent customer service standards are practiced and monitored in the Section.
• Participates in complex organizational and management change initiatives and the creation of a workplace that supports and is conducive to a high level of individual and organizational performance. Provides and encourages opportunities for intellectual growth, creative teamwork and professional accountability.
• Anticipates, identifies and manages emerging issues and challenges/opportunities such as council motions for the Division, and helps to identify solutions that are flexible and responsive to evolving and changing needs. Implements solutions to create a highly productive work environment and monitors results.
• Prepares reports for City Council and Committees, as required and reviews all policy and program related reports for financial implications.
• Represents the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on financial and contract issues and acts as an advisor to the CTO on specific initiatives while providing support.
• Leads/participates in city-wide special initiatives and projects such as ‘corporate and divisional reviews, task forces and committees which may include needs and workflow analysis, project definition and management, organizational design, cost benefit analysis, resource allotment, data development, recommendations and presentation.
• Liaises with key stakeholders including internal (Councillors, Division Heads, Corporations and Agencies) and external (non-profit community groups, private and commercial groups) to collaborate on programs.
• Provides leadership and establishes relationships and partnerships with clients, external stakeholders, members of Council, unions, members of the public, etc. to address and resolve conflicting demands and problems.
• Liaises with other levels of government, agencies, associations, organizations and the private sector to build positive relationships with senior representatives, other Divisions, the Mayor, and Councillors as may be required to develop new opportunities, leverage resources, and build support for carrying out the mandate.
• Provides leadership in facilitating potential cross divisional collaboration in cost sharing and innovative service improvement and ensures divisional Technology investment priorities are aligned with corporate architecture direction, City priorities and Council’s agenda.
• Experience managing budgets within complex environment (government preferred)
• University Degree or College Diploma
• CPA or related designation.