Finance Coordinator
Finance Coordinator
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Job Description
Division: Finance Facilities and Acquisitions
Job Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 18 months in duration)
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm
Wages: $44.10 $52.50 per hour
Posting Date: Monday March 24 2025
Closing Date: Sunday April 6 2025
Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urbanrural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126000 residents. The Corporations seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance provincial offences court three LongTerm Care Homes 25 library branches two museums an art gallery archives local roadways public health services housing services social services building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Summary
Provides financial advice and expertise to assigned County Divisions and their Departments and ensures all external financial reporting obligations to various Provincial/Federal partners are completed and submitted within expected deadlines. Supports the development of assigned departmental budgets and analyzes performance and variances at Quarterly intervals. Performs internal audit duties and other financial functions as directed by the Manager Divisional Support Services.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Analysis:
Provides coordination direction and advice to division Managers regarding completion and analysis of budgets forecasts variance reports yearend closes (both County and Funding Partners) cost allocations revenue recognition adherence to G.A.A.P. and compliance with Countys financial policies
Identify deficiencies opportunities for enhancements and make recommendations on accounting and financial policies procedures and controls consistent with County policies and relevant regulatory obligations
Audits:
Perform audits of accounting data prepared by the divisions as directed by the Manager Divisional Support Services
When irregularities in administrative accounting and operating systems and corporate procedures in the service provision activities of departments within a division are found initiate corrective action and follow up to confirm compliance
Budgets:
Act as liaison for Divisional Support Services and divisional General Managers Managers and Supervisors with budgetary responsibilities supporting the preparation of the Countys Annual Budget
Ensure that Managers and Supervisors with budgetary responsibilities prepare data and complete schedules required for the Countys annual budgeting process on time and in appropriate detail
Review data and completed schedules to determine reasonableness. Recommend changes explaining why necessary whenever data and completed schedules are determined to be unreasonable
Verify that Ministry documents including subsidy claims annual program expenditure reconciliation service agreements quarterly financial statistical reports and yearend settlements are complete
Variance Analysis:
Act as liaison for Divisional Support Services and divisional General Managers Managers and Supervisors with budgetary responsibilities supporting the preparation of the Countys Budget Variance reporting
Prepare analysis to ensure Managers and Supervisors with budgetary responsibilities complete Quarterly Exception Reports and Fiscal Forecast on time and provide appropriate reasons for variance
Verify that data entered in the quarterly reports accurately projects a departments yearend position. Provide guidance and effect necessary changes whenever projections are deemed unreasonable
Software Implementation:
Serve as financial expert during software implementation of countywide financial systems (e.g. Maximo and FMW)
Develop training manuals provide enduser training and support for the permanent countywide financial systems (e.g. Icity Maximo and FMW)
Act as financial expert for assigned software (e.g. ICity Maximo and FMW)
Conduct systems analysis and functional reviews of financial system components in order to identify weaknesses and security issues
General:
Incumbents must keep uptodate on all relevant legislation collective bargaining agreements County Policies and Procedures etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the positions Physical Demands Analysis
These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: None
Indirect Supervision: None
Functional Authority: Provides direction consultative services and advice on financial issues and services to the Corporation
Credentials Required
Minimum Formal Education
A University degree and Accreditation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (C.P.A.
Experience
A minimum of 4 years experience in a financial environment preferably in the Municipal sector
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Public sector auditing and accounting principles
Good organizational and communication skills along with excellent attention to detail required
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
