Budget Analyst

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description

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Job ID: 35496

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Management Services
Work Location: Union Station, 65 Front Street West
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $42.72 - $46.81
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours Per Week
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 1
Posting Period: 22-MAR-2023 to 05-APR-2023

Major Responsibilities:
  • Performs research and prepares operating and capital budget submissions and financial status reports
  • Creates spreadsheets and provides additional documentation to support the division\'s operating and capital budget submissions
  • Prepares budget schedules and takes necessary action to effect and maintain control of budget adjustments throughout the year
  • Tracks capital budget project progress, expenditures, commitments, completion status and yearend projections
  • Develops, prepares and maintains monthly budget variance and forecast reports in relation to Operating budgets for senior management of the Division.
  • Develops and prepares financial statements to advise management on the financial status of various operating budget items, using information extracted from corporate and divisional accounting systems and databases
  • Reviews Divisional financial statements for accuracy and completeness, determines accounts to be charged on all types of accounting documents, and liaises with Finance staff in establishing new Divisional account code requirements
  • Reviews and analyses various expenses and revenue (e.g. payroll, contribution from reserve funds, etc.) and generates appropriate adjustments and timely management information reports
  • Reviews all materials and purchase requisitions for availability of funds
  • Researches and collects data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Divisional / Unit programs based on performance measurement criteria
  • Conducts cost benefit studies and financial research on divisional operations from concept to completion
  • Liaises with staff of Accounting Services, Payroll and Financial Planning, and assists in the preparation of financial reports and budget-related correspondence
  • Reviews and updates current Divisional procedures as required to facilitate coordination of the division\'s budget submission, etc.
  • Attends meetings to provide and clarify information and resolve issues
  • Assists in the processing of subsidy requests and annual information returns.
  • Monitors operating, capital and transition project accounts.
  • Creates, develops and maintains personnel payroll forecast system for inclusion in the Division\'s operating budget.
  • Provides guidance to accounting clerks in the performance of their duties. Checks and verifies account codes, features of expense



Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
  • Degree in accounting, business or completed or partially completed accounting designation (CPA), or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in the preparation of budgets, complex financial statements and Operating and/or Capital Budget processes and systems (e.g. Captor, PBF, etc.).
  • Experience with cost shared programs, variance analysis, reporting out on financial and other performance measurements and accounts reconciliation.
  • Experience with computer based accounting, financial and purchasing systems (e.g. SAP, RPGS Online) and, spreadsheets and databases using Excel.



You must also have:
  • A high level of skill in the extraction of large amounts of data from corporate systems and organizing, analyzing and transforming the data into information for management decision making.
  • Sound knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices, maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, deployment of control accounts, age analysis of receivables, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), proficiency in mathematical calculations and high degree of accuracy with figures.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff and with external clients.
  • Ability to work in teams and maintain cooperative relationships.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to work in a customer service environment, addressing the service inquires, requests and concerns of clients, the general public and/or staff.
  • Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces

  • Familiarity with public sector performance measurement and the ability to research and track useful process and product measures for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Divisional programs is an asset.


NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City\'s Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City\xe2\x80\x99s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2139341
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned