Controller, Financial Accounting and Reporting

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF

CONTROLLER , FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING

Non-Union: $150,830-$167,184

Hybrid work model: 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto

The TCDSB offers comprehensive benefits; pension plan; annual vacation; payment of professional fees; professional development opportunities.

Our Vision :

At the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbour, and self. We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At Toronto Catholic, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, Our Catholic Values and the Board’s Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

The TCDSB is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters.

With a staff of 14,000, the Toronto Catholic is a dynamic school board and is seeking a Controller, Financial Account and Reporting .

CRITERIA FOR AN INTERVIEW:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required
• Minimum of five (5) years in a management role within the education sector
• Comprehensive understanding of Ministry of Education funding and reporting
• Comprehensive understanding of School Board budgets and operations
• Comprehensive understanding of School Board financial accounting, including capital accounting
• Experience preparing and presenting complex / confidential reports
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate initiatives and manage competing priorities
• Advanced user of office software packages, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to build working relationships with senior management and elected officials
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders within the public sector
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with public education programs, policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of the Education Act, regulations and legislation
• Working knowledge of SAP is an asset

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Senior Controller and Head of Financial Services this position will provide leadership and oversight to the following functions:

• Ministry Funding and Reporting
• Audit and Accounting
• Capital Accounting and Reporting
• Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  Ministry Funding and Reporting
  

• Provide direction and oversight of financial reporting to the Ministry of Education, including Estimates, Revised Estimates, Financial Statements, March Report and PPF report backs
• Maintain knowledge of the Education Act, including relevant legislation, regulations and technical paper
• Attend Ministry training sessions and participate in sector committee meetings
• Participate in the annual budget deliberations and staffing processes

  Audit and Accounting

• Provide direction and oversight with respect to financial accounting
• Maintain knowledge of accounting standards and Ministry requirements, including code of accounts and tangible capital asset guidelines
• Oversee the Board’s treasury function, including borrowing, investments and cashflow management
• Oversee internal and external audits
• Capital Accounting and Reporting

  Management Functions

• Participate in the development/preparation of departmental action plans, learning plans, policies, procedures, and Board/Committee reports
• Present findings/recommendations to senior management and Trustees
• Maintain knowledge of Board policies
• Develop and implement tools and methods for the continual improvement and efficacy of practices and processes within the Board/department
• Provide recommendations/solutions to aid in the resolution of matters which may be political, sensitive and confidential in nature
• Supervise assigned departments

  Relationship Management

• Build and foster strong working relationships with internal/external stakeholders to facilitate coordination of system/departmental priorities
• Collaborate with members of the Financial Services management team to support departmental programs, policies, projects and initiatives

  Additional Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Controller and/or CFO
• Oversee and monitor the Board’s capital and renewal budget and reporting
• Oversee the financial management of the Board’s capital assets and properties, including asset retirement obligation (ARO)
• Maintain knowledge of capital funding eligibility requirements
• Work collaboratively with Capital, Renewal and Planning departments

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Diversity and Inclusion:

The TCDSB is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.

Barrier-Free Recruitment and Selection:

The TCDSB is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a résumé and cover letter by Monday, May 6, 2024.

Applications are to be submitted in confidence to the attention of Ryan Putnam, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer via

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