City of Toronto

BUDGET COORDINATOR

City of Toronto • $89K — $132K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in financial analysis and ledger reconciliation.
  • Proficient in operating and capital budget formulation and financial planning.
  • Strong skills in computer-based financial systems, especially MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to conduct business process reviews for efficiency improvements.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and public sector accounting standards.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the annual budget process and assist program areas.
  • Oversee divisional staffing budget and complement management.
  • Analyze budget submissions for accuracy and compliance.
  • Provide analytical support for budget development and operational planning.
  • Monitor and analyze expenditures and revenues throughout the year.
  • Report on budget variances and financial performance.
  • Prepare financial reports to support management decision-making.

Benefits

  • Work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule.
  • Permanent, full-time position with job security.
  • Opportunity to establish a qualified list for future openings.
  • Engagement in meaningful projects within the social development sector.
Full Job Description
  • Job ID: 66523
  • Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing
  • Division & Section: Social Development, Finance & Admin, SDF&A Financial Management
  • Work Location: Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto ON
  • Job Type & Duration: 1 Permanent, Full-Time Vacancy
  • Salary Range: $89,337.00 - $132,880.00
  • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
  • Affiliation: Non-Union
  • Qualified List will be established to fill permanent and temporary positions.
  • Number of Positions Open: 1
  • Posting Period: 5-Oct-2026 to 14-Oct-2026

Job Description:

Reporting to the Manager, Budget Services, the Budget Coordinator is responsible for the analysis, coordination, preparation, review, implementation, and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets, budget variance reports, revenues, staffing and special projects within the Division. The primary functions associated with this position include but are not limited to:

  • Coordinates the annual budget process within the division and provides assistance to program areas.
  • Oversees the division's complement management and administers the divisional staffing budget related to divisional staffing activity.
  • Analyzes division's budget submissions for content, accuracy, compliance to instructions and determines the adequacy of justifications.
  • Provides analytical support in capital and operating budget development, expenditure and revenue monitoring and operational planning by organizing the collection and interpretation of appropriate data on costs, staffing and other resources.
  • Monitors and analyses expenditures, revenues and management of capital and operating budgets throughout the year.
  • Reports on variances and financial performances in relation to the budgets.
  • Prepares financial reports for program areas and ensures timely, accurate financial information and analysis is provided to divisional management to assist in their operational and financial decision making.
  • Analyzes and reports on key operational data that measure program effectiveness and administration efficiencies.
  • Coordinates, and performs research and analysis to prepare reports
  • Establishes credible professional relationships with program management and staff that enable the provision of value-added strategic and financial planning advice with regard to their services, budget and operations.
  • Establishes, maintains and recommends modifications to enhance and sustain reporting systems (i.e. utilizing Microsoft Excel) in order to provide accurate and timely information to division management and to ensure compliance with corporate requirement.

Key Qualifications:
  1. Considerable experience in financial analysis and reconciliation of ledger accounts.
  2. Experience in the application of the principles and practices of operating and capital budget formulation and experience in financial planning and budget control.
  3. Considerable experience in computer-based systems, spreadsheets and databases as they relate to financial analysis and budgets (e.g. MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint).
  4. Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  5. Ability to conduct business process reviews and analysis to streamline and improve work efficiencies.
  6. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  7. Knowledge of the General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting standards for public sector (Public Sector Accounting Board).
  8. Superior analytical and highly developed interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  9. Ability to interact, work and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with senior management and staff at all organizational levels.
  10. A professional accounting designation (CPA) would be considered an asset.

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

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