Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting - Simcoe, Canada - Norfolk County

Norfolk County

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Simcoe, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Basic Function:

Responsible for the coordination of the capital, rate, and operating budgets of the municipality as well as all related policies and procedures and to provide timely, accurate, thorough financial information to both internal and external stakeholders.

Position Description:

Manage the Financial Planning and Reporting department to ensure goals, objectives and deadlines are met.
Liaise with and provide advice on fiscal matters to the Treasurer, Municipal Management Team and Council, ensuring decisions meet corporate objectives.
Plan, organize and coordinate the preparation of corporate budgets, producing an effective financial plan.
Coordinate and manage effective budgetary control of approved capital and operating budgets on a timely basis.
Coordinate the effective communication of financial information to Council by facilitating the process for financial comments to be included in Council reports.
Manage debt administration to ensure the county minimizes reliance on borrowing and debt issues are at a competitive rate and properly recorded.
Plan, organize and carry out financial studies as assigned. Initiate, develop, monitor and evaluate processes to achieve corporate financial objectives.
Manage the preparation and financial management of Norfolk County's corporate operating and capital financial plans. Including managing the development, planning, training and implementation for budget processes in order to produce effective financial plans that include essential, accurate, consistent and timely information for Council.
Manage the administration of Norfolk County's debt, including developing appropriate internal controls and administrative functions related to debt management involving the coordination of debt issuances and development of recommendations related to Capital Funding and Debt policies.
Manage the administration of Norfolk County's reserves and reserve funds by developing and monitoring long term financial strategies for capital projects and operations including but not limited to recommending appropriate reserve targets, adequacy and use of reserves and reserve funds.
Access, monitor and manage the administration of agreements, grants, claims, and reporting requirements across all County divisions.
Responsible for user fee full cost recovery policy development and administration ensuring clear goals for user fees in relation to service delivery costs and market conditions are established in order to ensure Norfolk County maximizes revenue generation and recoverable costs.
Responsible for establishing, implementing and monitoring policies and business processes related to multiple programs including budgeting, reserves and reserve funds, debenture administration and financial reporting.
Provide information and expert advice to County departments in the areas of budgeting, financial planning, business cases and reporting, interdepartmental charges, etc.
Represent the county's interests by establishing long term business relationships with the County's Credit Rating Agency, financial planning software provider, legal representatives, consultants undertaking financial reviews (i.e., Development Charges, Water Rates), other municipalities, BIA's and many other levels of government.
Responsible for coordinating the salary and benefit compensation analysis for County staff ensuring that this information is included in the County's budgets appropriately.
Develop, amend, and make recommendations related to financial policies as required.
Perform audits to ensure financial policies are adhered to.
Take an active role and provide input in developing funding strategies and needs for Capital Financing Plan, Long Range Fiscal Planning, Debt Management strategies etc.
Responsible for completing the Development Charges Background Study to ensure planned capital expenditures in the future that are related to growth are funded from Development Charges.
Contribute to the Rate Study ensuring rate models address financial sustainability.
Design procedures and training materials for audiences with limited financial background (staff, Council, BIA, and library).
Respond to sensitive inquiries from ratepayers and interest groups.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Experience:

University Degree in commerce, business, or accounting
A professional accounting designation or equivalent plus more than five (5) years current related experience in a Municipal setting or equivalent.
Municipal Accounting and Finance Program.

Skills and Abilities:

Sound knowledge of municipal budget and financial control procedure, finance principles/practices.
Excellent understanding of county operations, provincial grant and subsidy programs.
Good knowledge of provincial legislation, policy and programs as they affect municipal financial management and compensation programs
Ability to manage staff and provide effective leadership.