Supervisor - Budget Development and Reporting

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 udly 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…