Supervisor - Budget & Finance

**Purpose of the Position**:
The Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto has an opportunity for an experienced Supervisor, Budget and Finance. The role will provide guidance, leadership and expertise to the Society through the review, enhancement and implementation of the budget, forecast and variance reporting and related data modeling and reporting systems.

**Areas of Responsibilities**:

- Provides guidance to management in the development and preparation of 5-year budgets: prepares and distributes management budget preparation package which initiates the budget cycle; devises budget assumptions, funding projections based on funding formula, and preliminary estimates for salary and direct childcare costs for the proposed budget;
- Coordinates the collection and consolidation of budget submissions into an overall Society budget; prepares the final budget package for Senior Leadership and Board approvals.
- Applies accurate calendarization to Branch/Department budgets; assists all management levels in the use of the financial system as a tool for developing variance analysis and budget planning.
- Provides consultation to all levels of management in the development of forecasts, variance reporting; interprets guidelines for eligible expenditure reporting and ensures budgets are on track.
- Responsible for the preparation and distribution of the monthly financial management variance reports, board financial and reports.
- Prepares quarterly Services and financial report for the Ministry, including forecasting and financial reports on behalf of the Society including surveys.
- Supports Service for special budgets such as OCBE activities, OCBE savings, and the preparation of a budget and monthly reporting, Foundation grants and other special projects.
- Responsible for capital accounting and forecasts the Society's cash flow.
- Acts as a resource person on the Finance and Administration Committee.
- Represents the Finance Department with both intra and inter agency projects.
- Develops and maintains appropriate modeling, financial information and reporting system in order to provide internal financial information in a timely manner and keep management appraised of all accounting related activities.
- Reviews internal accounting policy and procedures to ensure consistency with approved accounting principles and practices; monitors accounting standard changes, provides recommendations and implements changes accordingly.
- Provides guidance for decisions and monitors compliance to regulatory requirements such as broader public sector directives and other ministry directives.
- Completes audit working papers and audit preparation as required.
- Prepares financial and statistical analysis including rate and volume variances.
- Prepares other analysis such business case, cost benefit and impact analysis and supports special projects; Supports management in union negotiations and costing analysis.
- Maintains control over user access to the computerized financial system assigns access codes to Branch/Departments/Units so that pertinent financial information is readily accessible by Director/Manager.
- Develops user manual; designs, develops and implements training for management employees.
- Ensure quality assurance processes are implemented to achieve positive outcomes for children, youth and families served;
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with the Society's Health and Safety Policies and procedures and all relevant legislation;
- Supervises section staff including hiring of staff, assessing and evaluating performance; identifying staff development needs and training staff;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Skills and Knowledge Required**:

- University degree and a Certified Professional Accountant accounting designation such as CA/CMA/CGA /CPA
- 2 + years working experience of modified cash basis accounting and public sector accounting standards in a not-for-profit organization. Understand fund accounting principles. Understanding of the procure to Pay workflow and Broader Public Sector Guidelines (BPS). Excellent knowledge of Ministry reporting and expenditure guidelines. Utilize knowledge of ministry expenditure guidelines, BPS and PSAS to assist the department in the advancement of its financial stewardship.
- 3+ years experience in a finance and accounting environment with progressive responsibilities. 2+ years in budget development and modeling experience.
- 2 years supervision experience. Supervisory skills to carry out all supervisory duties;
- Good knowledge of statistical and forecasting skills for internal and external reporting;
- Excellent analytical abilities, attention to detail and accuracy. Cost Accounting analysis knowledge, including rate versus volume variance analysis. Variance reporting experience.
- Ability to set priorities, work independently and meet deadlines with desired productivity.
- Good verbal and written communication skills; with all levels of the Agency, from Finance Com