Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis - Victoria, Canada - School District #62 (Sooke)

School District #62 (Sooke)

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Victoria, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Leadership opportunities with an innovative and growing School District

Adjacent to Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, School District No.

62 (Sooke) is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in BC.

The District operates in five municipalities:
Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and acknowledges the traditional territories of the

Coast Salish:
T'Sou-ke Nation and Scia'new Nation and Nuu-chah-nulth: Pacheedaht Nation. We also recognize some of our schools reside on the traditional territory of Esquimalt Nation and Songhees Nation.

The District employs over 1,900 educators and support staff and serves over 12,800 students The District's Strategic Plan looks ahead to the future and focuses on three priority areas:
learning, engagement and growth.

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

(Full-time Temporary position effective immediately to August 30, 2024)

Reporting to the Assistant Secretary Treasurer, the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for the preparation of the annual District budget, leading the quarterly forecast process, and analysis of the District's financials.

Strives for Personal Excellence

Practices a Growth Mindset

Thinks Critically and Creatively

Effectively Communicates and Collaborates

Builds Relationships

Fosters Interconnectedness

Models Leadership

Encourages Employee Growth

Uses Systems Thinking Approach

Provides a Strategic Direction

Cultivates Community

If you posses the above qualities, please submit a copy of your Chartered Professional Accountant designation along with a cover letter and resume outlining your education and experience in the following areas:
Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Minimum five years recent and related experience in public sector; preferably in education

Minimum two years' experience in the supervision of staff in a unionized setting

Progressively responsible experience in budget development, financial analysis, and preparing reportsfor Executive

Thorough working knowledge of the use of financial and accounting software; familiarity with atrieve ERP an asset

School District No.

62 (Sooke) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment.

We believe in a learning and work environment that is welcoming and safe that values, reflects and appreciates differences.

In addition to clearly demonstrating the above, you must also include the names of two references which must include your immediate supervisor as well as one other reference who can speak to your leadership skills.

Other references may be contacted with your prior permission.

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Affiliation:

Excluded

Supervisor:

Assistant Secretary Treasurer

Date of Revision:

February 17, 2023

Position Summary

Responsibilities:

Budget Development

Provides support to the Assistant Secretary Treasurer in the preparation of the District's annual budget.

Prepares the Budget Narrative document providing an overview of the District's annual budget.

Strengthens the linkage between financial and performance information to support decision-making at the senior levels.

Develops and implements budgetary control systems and procedures for the District.

Provides policy and direction to school administrators and central managers in the development of annual budgets.

Manages the preparation of the District's capital budgets.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Leads the District's quarterly forecast process by planning, developing, monitoring, analyzing and reporting on the District's financial performance for presentation to the Executive.

Prepares the financial statement discussion and analysis.

Works with Senior Management to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained and kept in line with the District's budget.

Monitors and analyzes capital expenditures, reviews and reports budgetary variances, and prepares regular capital progress reports.

Configures the District's Finance ERP system so that the internal reporting needs are met.

Provides information and requests to central agencies.

Prepares regular and ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested.

Other

Provides effective day-to-day coaching and guidance, meaningful and timely performance reviews and regular feedback; sharing best practices; mentoring, developing and supervising staff.

Reviews and approves the District's bank reconciliations.

Prepares and processes journal entries.

Education and Experience

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Minimum five years recent and related experience in