Description
BLUEWATER DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION
Manager of Financial Services
GROW YOUR
CAREER IN BLUEWATER
As one of
the area’s largest employers, Bluewater District School Board has approximately
3,000 permanent and casual employees who serve 18,500 students and families
across 8,673 square kilometres within Bruce and Grey Counties on the
traditional lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
Come to
Bluewater to experience the trails, sandy beaches, meandering rivers, and
welcoming communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer
that is dedicated in providing a positive working environment, along with
competitive compensation and benefits.
Location : Bluewater District
School Board (BWDSB), Education Centre
Commencing : To be determined
Permanent :
35 hours per week, 12-month position
Salary : $118,442-$138,560
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Manage
board finances to comply with all Ministry of Education, Public Sector
Accounting Board, legislative, regulatory, policies and procedural reporting
requirements
· Prepare
financial statements and analysis of results to enable BWDSB to effectively
plan, monitor and respond to risks and opportunities
· Coordinate
and manage the daily operational activities related to accounting and reporting
· Work in
conjunction with the Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer to
develop and implement best practices and efficient processes to ensure optimal
resource management
· Develop,
monitor, and report on the board’s annual budget and financial status
· Analyze financial
impacts of enrolment forecasts and changes
· Implement
and evaluate monitoring mechanisms for the budget
· Coordinate
all aspects of financial reporting with all levels of the BWDSB and external
stakeholders
· Responsible
for the board’s chart of accounts and financial records
· Provide expertise
on the Ministry of Education funding models
· Provide
leadership and coordination of the year-end financial process
· Manage the
internal and external audit processes
· Liaise
with stakeholders on budget development, reported results and other financial matters
· Represent
BWDSB as requested on committees, taskforces, and other projects
· Lead,
coach, mentor, and support staff to build an effective and cohesive team
· Manage the
performance development of all direct report
Qualifications and Experience:
· University
degree in Commerce/Finance or Business Administration
· Professional
accounting designation
· Five
years’ experience preparing budgets, financial statements, analysis, and
account reconciliations
Assets:
· Proven
experience in school board or public sector environment
· Excellent
written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required
· Supervisory
experience in a unionized environment
· Excellent
team building skills and a well-developed sense of client service
· Proficiency
with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
· Knowledge
of accounting systems (K212)
· Leadership
skills and the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and manage time and
resources effectively
· Work
independently and in a team environment
· Be
proactive and demonstrate initiative in anticipation of problem solving
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this position online
using Apply to Education (ATE) at https://bwdsb.simplication.com. Applicants
are asked to provide a resume and cover letter.
All fees for the ATE application process are covered by the
Bluewater District School Board.
Should applicants require assistance in registering for Apply to
Education (ATE), they may contact the ATE Help Desk at 1-416-932-8866 or
1-877-900-5627.
We thank everyone for applying, however, only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.
Questions regarding this posting should be directed to:
Andrew
Low
Superintendent
of Business Services and Treasurer
Bluewater
District School Board Education Centre
351 1st Avenue
North, Chelsey
Andrew_Low@bwdsb.on.ca
Equity
Bluewater
District School Board is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning
environment for all students and staff.
Accommodation
Bluewater
District school board is committed to providing accommodations in the workplace
and for candidates who have temporary or permanent disability, or who otherwise
require accommodations based on the protected grounds highlighted in the
Ontario Human Rights Code in respect to the recruitment and selection process.
Wellness
Bluewater
District School Board is committed to providing a respectful and healthy work
environment.
