Manager Revenue Planning

**Division**:
Financial Management & Planning

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 12 months

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.

**Job Summary**:
Salary Pending Review

Reporting to the Associate Director Budget Planning & Strategy, the Manager Revenue Planning and Strategy is responsible for ensuring all major revenue streams available to the Niagara Region are managed to ensure maximum revenue while ensuring legislative compliance, fairness, equitability and sustainability for all Niagara property owners.

**Education**:

- Post-secondary degree in accounting or finance.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience and qualifications may be considered.

**Knowledge**:

- Minimum 7 years of progressive financial management experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, financial systems and procurement.
- Experience with Public Sector Accounting (PSA) and not-for-profit accounting standards is preferred.
- Experience engaging with Committees, Council, or a Board is required.
- Previous experience working as part of a management team is preferred.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA).
- Knowledge of external regulations, such as the Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, Assessment Act, ARB rules and procedures, the CICA/PSAB Handbook, and all other regulations impacting the accounting and reporting of municipalities.
- Knowledge of relevant assessment management techniques and MPAC/OPTA software.
- Completion of the municipal accounting and finance program is preferred.
- Completion of the Canadian Securities course is preferred.

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Manages the Development Charges execution of DC strategy, administration, By-law updates and delivery of related incentive programs as well as develops and maintains strong customer relationships, both with the Regional and LAM staff as well as with industry and business associations. Ensures DC processes are compliant with the Development Charges Act. _(40% of time)**:

- Leads the Development Charges administrative processes ensuring DC revenue collection, reconciliation and management of prepayment and deferral agreements
- Ensures Development Charges By-law complaint process is executed in accordance with legislation which including, responding to applicants, and presenting material at Regional Council Tribunal meetings to support staff recommendations.
- Ensures development charge related incentive programs are executed in accordance with policy and liaises and consults with other Regional departments and LAMs on various DC programs as required.
- Provides educational training to Regional and LAM staff on Regional Development Charge Bylaw and associated DC incentive programs.
- Manages complex development charge prepayment or deferral agreements and related negotiations with developers.
- Manages the coordination of: the DC funding in the annual capital budgets and forecasts ensuring alignment with the DC Background Study; annual legislative reporting of the DC Treasurers report; maintaining and updating the DC reserve balances and cash flow forecasting
- Oversees the DC by-law update every 5 years (or as required) which includes: engaging third-party consultants on the Development Charges Background study; coordinating stakeholder input of Master Service Plans into the Development Charges Background study; leading stakeholder engagement sessions; preparing Development Charge reports and by-law for Council approval; and communicating requirements with supporting documentation.
- Management of the Niagara Region’s investment program. (20% of time)_
- Supervises the research and development of the investmen