Manager of Budget and Finance
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Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manager of Budget and Finance
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager of Budget and Finance to lead our financial operations with integrity strategic vision and a strong commitment to service excellence. Reporting to the Superintendent of Business and Treasurer this role is responsible for overseeing Accounting Budget Payroll and Capital functions while ensuring financial transparency compliance and operational efficiency.
This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in a complex fast-paced environment and values public education fiscal accountability and strategic financial planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and supervision to Finance Department staff including payroll and accounting teams.
- Develop coordinate and oversee the Boards annual operating and capital budgets.
- Prepare year-end financial statements Ministry reports and other government-required financial documentation.
- Coordinate annual external audits and participate in internal audit activities.
- Monitor analyze and manage Board-wide cash flow to ensure financial stability and optimal use of funds.
- Oversee overall boards funding and other grants ensuring proper accounting practices controls and reporting in compliance with Board policies and Ministry regulations.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with schools departments trustees and Ministry representatives.
- Provide strategic financial guidance to support the Boards decision-making and long-term planning.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial legislation accounting standards and Board policies.
- Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork equity and service excellence.
Qualifications
- University degree or diploma in Finance Business Administration Accounting or related field.
- CharteredProfessional Accounting (CPA) designation in a good standing and/orequivalent Professional designation.
- Minimum seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.
- Minimum two (2) years experience managing payroll capital assets and budgeting in a school board environment (an asset).
- Advanced knowledge of financial legislation public sector accounting and ministry reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in a unionized environment.
- Excellent planning organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency with financial systems accounting software spreadsheets and HRIS.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
About Us
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13000 students from Brant Haldimand and Norfolk counties the City of Brantford Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging Teaching and Learning and Wellness for all. We currently have 29 elementary schools 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton London and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east London to the west and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.
As a Catholic community we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.
Equity Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living learning and work environments. Therefore in pursuit of our values we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process please email your request to in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board
Mike MacDonald
Director of Education & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive P.O. Box 217 Brantford ON N3T 5M8
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Financial Services
- Financial Models
- Communication skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Account Management
- ERP
- Payroll
- External Auditors
- Analytical Skills
- Credit Card
- Financial Statements
- Annual Budgets
- Business unit
- Customer Relationship
- Financial Management
