Hybrid Budget Analyst

at City of Toronto

• Job title: Budget Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$47 - CA$52 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Budget Analyst role involving budget preparation and financial reporting for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division in Toronto. Collaborating closely with management and accounting staff for operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Performs research and prepares operating and capital budget submissions and financial status reports.
• Creates spreadsheets and provides additional documentation to support the division's operating and capital budget submissions.
• Prepares budget schedules and takes necessary action to effect and maintain control of budget adjustments throughout the year.
• Tracks capital budget project progress, expenditures, commitments, completion status, and yearend projections.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains monthly budget variance and forecast reports in relation to Operating budgets for senior management of the Division.
• Develops and prepares financial statements to advise management on the financial status of various operating budget items, using information extracted from corporate and divisional accounting systems and databases.
• Reviews Divisional financial statements for accuracy and completeness, determines accounts to be charged on all types of accounting documents, and liaises with Finance staff in establishing new Divisional account code requirements.
• Reviews and analyses various expenses and revenue (e.g. payroll, contribution from reserve funds, etc.) and generates appropriate adjustments and timely management information reports.
• Reviews all materials and purchase requisitions for availability of funds.
• Researches and collects data for reporting the effectiveness and efficiency of Divisional / Unit programs based on performance measurement criteria.
• Conducts cost benefit studies and financial research on divisional operations from concept to completion.
• Liaises with staff of Accounting Services, Payroll and Financial Planning, and assists in the preparation of financial reports and budget-related correspondence.
• Reviews and updates current Divisional procedures as required to facilitate coordination of the division's budget submission, etc.
• Attends meetings to provide and clarify information and resolve issues.
• Assists in the processing of subsidy requests and annual information returns.
• Monitors operating, capital and transition project accounts.
• Creates, develops, and maintains personnel payroll forecast system for inclusion in the Division's operating budget.
• Provides guidance to accounting clerks in the performance of their duties.

Requirements

• Post‑secondary education in Financial Planning, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience preparing budgets, complex financial statements, and working with Operating and/or Capital Budget processes and systems (e.g., Captor, PBF).
• Experience with cost-sharing programs, account reconciliation, variance analysis, and reporting on financial and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), automated accounting systems, and/or Business Intelligence tools such as PowerPivot, PowerQuery, Tableau, SAP, and Analytics Cloud.
• Experience with Quatro, PointClickCare, and Gold Care is considered an asset.
• Fundamental knowledge of Long-Term Care Homes Act and Regulation 79/10, and relevant corporate and divisional policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience providing responsive, customer focused support to clients, staff, and the public.
• Familiarity with public‑sector performance measurement frameworks, including the ability to research, track, and report on key process and outcome indicators to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency is an asset.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities