Finance Advisor - Legal and Court Services

ABOUT US
Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER
Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Provides financial and operational support to support departments Senior Leadership Team and Business Operations & Finance to identify issues propose options & determine required decisions based on data implications.
• Tracks items that assist in understanding Operations to drive Revenue increases and inform decision-making and responses to queries.
• Supports analysis/preparation of reports on key financial and operational metrics in Legal & Court Services
• Supports the Supervisor in the development reporting and monitoring of the departments multi-year operating and capital budgets and business plans.
• Supports the Departments operating and capital business plan and budget cycle including researching modelling and forecasting for the development of the business plan detailed budget preparation recommendations to meet target and preparations for CAO Committee and Council Meetings.
• Monitors and provides analysis of department revenue and expenditures and preparation of budget variance analysis and other reports.
• Coordinates financial reporting requirements and assists with the development of financial management reports statistics and forecasts to provide the necessary information and tools to the management team and to provide efficiencies in carrying out reviews and reporting requirements.
• Develops and maintains effective tools & processes to facilitate decision-making linked with key operational drivers and financial metrics.
• Liaises with staff from other Branches and Departments in the Region to disseminate and acquire information as assigned.
• Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Business Administration Accounting Finance or a related field or approved combination of education and experience.
• Completion of two core Chartered Professional Accountant Professional Education Program (CPA-PEP) courses.
• Working knowledge of operating and capital budgets as well as financial modelling.
• Experience in data analysis and interpreting large sets of data.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a financial position with responsibilities related to budgeting and financial analysis and experience utilizing computerized financial software.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices in a computerized financial environment.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes to support budget preparation and variance analysis activities.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication innovation teamwork and collaboration and personal ownership.