Director, Finance Corporate Services

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.

The Director Finance Corporate Services provides strategic leadership and direction associated with the operations deliverables and continuous improvement for the financial area related to the Corporate Services Division. The role would ensure the financial stewardship and financial control including management advice regarding financial performance budgeting monitoring tracking and financial reporting for the Division. They act as the financial subject matter expert for the division and provide necessary connections from corporate finance and capital finance to support the division with budget planning cost-share arrangements/reimbursements and other financial activities related to capital and operating financial performance management.

What will I be doing

Oversees the development and implementation of standard processes protocols and associated reporting for the Divisions financial responsibility; monitors and reports on financial actuals compared to planning and project progress timelines and its related financial accounting treatments.
Develops and manages annual and long-term budgets for both capital and operating for the Division as well as supporting the business for staffing plans that adhere to corporate standards and applicable legislation.
Develops and implements strategies for communicating key messages and other information that reflect corporate objectives and enhance the corporate image and brand.
Directs the identification of opportunities and roadblocks; applies political acuity and relationship management to ensure risks are detected assessed managed and/or resolved; monitors development and implementation of mitigation plans to maximize opportunities to achieve the financial performance or financial recovery including the use of Key Performance Indicator monitoring throughout the year to report and manage towards successful performance.
Develops and supports the Division from a financial perspective with detailed short- and medium-term strategic goals; deploys tactical methods to achieve financial objectives for both Capital and Operating Expense.
Works collaboratively with members of the Senior Management Team (SMT) regarding growth and organizational plans; provides subject matter expertise and financial advice to assist and guide the business planning for both capital and operating plans.
Establishes processes controls and measures to ensure appropriate expense allocation cost management and overall fiscal responsibility; provides management with status and financial reports.
Monitors project and program progress to deliver program objectives on time and within budget and achieve anticipated business results and ensure the connections to corporate finance accounting policy treatments and processes are maintained.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

Completion of a degree in Accounting Business Administration or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated progressive experience in business/financial planning in a large private or public sector organization including directing a large team of professionals.
CPA (CMA CA) designation is required.
Knowledge of senior management and corporate administration requirements (e.g. business planning financial management risk management asset management capital planning business continuity planning and human resource management).
Project management principles and practices including budget and schedule controls to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (i.e. development project progress related staff and project resources) and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines budgets and project performance objectives.
Service-focused management leadership and influencing skills to provide senior technical and administrative direction to an operating or functional unit.
Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Access Project etc.) project management software and other computer applications is required.
Excellent interpersonal negotiation and oral/written/presentation skills.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email @.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policybefore submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to T...