Director of Budget and Financial Planning

Description

• Assist the CFO in managing and overseeing the financial activities of the Corporation 
• Oversee activities related to managing the Corporation’s operating and capital budgets including planning, developing, and monitoring of such budgets 
• Manage the annual budget process for the organization including: leading budget meetings; providing departmental guidance, data and reports; coordinating with senior managers with their assigned departmental budgets; maintaining the integrity of the budget data within the budgeting system and general ledger; and preparing budget reports for the CFO and other senior leaders
• Collaborate with the Budget Analyst to generate monthly reports comparing budget to actual expenses and revenues
• Analyze financial information and perform forecasting and trend analyses; identify spending improvements to maximize use of funds and identify revenue streams and opportunities to increase revenues
• Provide collaborative leadership and analytical support in the planning, developing, and monitoring of the Corporation’s five-year financial plan
• Coordinate with senior leaders in the Accounting department to ensure compliance with financial controls, and accounting policies and procedures, in relation to budgets and financial plans
• Manage external reporting requirements such as required under the Public Authorities Accountability Act (“PAAA”)
• Build, manage and maintain relationships with external and internal partners, including senior leadership, and respond to requests for financial data
• Provide guidance to other departments in relation to internal controls, procedures and policies of the Corporation to ensure that financial activities are conducted appropriately and ethically
• Review all corporate expenditures to ensure that all policy and procurement procedures are followed
• Present annual operating budget to the Corporation’s Board of Directors
• Manage other special projects and assume additional responsibilities at the request of the CFO 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or a degree in finance or a business-related field from an accredited school with at least three years’ experience in an accounting position
• MBA in Finance strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of finance and/or analytical experience of which at least 3 years were within a budget-focused role
• Minimum of 5 years of managerial experience  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical approaches to address challenges
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel skills, as well as Microsoft Office
• Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate financial data
• Demonstrated experience with procurement policies and guidelines
• Thorough knowledge of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies including GASB pronouncements
• Excellent understanding of systems of internal controls
• Ability to read and understand contracts and other legal documents
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to present to board and audit committees
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships with staff, executives, and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive data

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost 
• Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost 
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan 
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave 
• Professional development opportunities  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees  
• Wellness reimbursement  
• Back-up Caregiver Benefit