Financial Accountability Coordinator - London, Canada - Thames Valley District School Board

Thames Valley District School Board

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Financial Accountability Coordinator provides a range of administrative and financial supports within Learning Support Services including completion of related financial activities, interpreting information and data and providing advice on budgetary matters and related issues that impact Learning Support Services_.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan, develop and coordinate budgets in conjunction with Learning Support Services Administrators
Monitor and reconcile accounts, project budget deficiencies and coordinate recoveries from internal and external sources
Respond to various requests for financial information and provide analytical data for use within the Learning Support Services department or other departments within the Board as well as for any external users such as the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour, etc.
Liaison with various departments throughout the Board to address budgetary matters, financial issues and crossdepartmental initiatives
Advise Learning Support Services staff on financial issues and accounting software

WORK PERFORMED

Plan, develop and coordinate the annual budget for Learning Support Services in conjunction with Learning Support Services administrators
Prepare, coordinate and submit reports for programs and grants provided by the Ministry of Education and other funding sources
Research, develop and prepare financial statements, surveys, and documentation
Report expenditure allocations
Maintain standard code of accounts
Monitor accounts, project budget deficiencies and coordinate recoveries
Review and assess the financial feasibility and impact of new initiatives
Liaise with various departments throughout the Board to address budgetary matters, financial issues and crossdepartmental initiatives
Participate on Board committees as required
Facilitate information sessions for department staff on financerelated issues

QUALITIES/SKILLS/SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

Experience in the use of financial software would be considered an asset;
Excellent interpersonal skills with effective communication skills, both orally and in writing to provide exemplary customer service
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Understanding of Public Sector Accounting standards for School Boards, and all relevant legislation
Ability to interprete and understand the Education Act, Ministry of Education Technical Papers, Regulations and Ministry Code of Accounts

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Completion of a two (2) year postsecondary program in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent
Three (3) years of related work experience is required

_The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons._

_The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require._