Controller

Description:

The TCDSB is an inclusive learning community rooted in the love of Christ. We educate students to grow in grace and knowledge and to lead lives of faith, hope and charity. At Toronto Catholic, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. Catholic Social Teachings, the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations and the Board’s Pastoral Plan 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.

CRITERIA FOR AN INTERVIEW:
A relevant undergraduate university degree in Accounting or related field

Professional accounting designation (CPA) is required

Minimum of five (5) years in a management role within the education sector

Comprehensive understanding of Ministry funding, reporting, school board budgets and operations

Experience with multi-year financial planning within the education sector

Familiarity with effective School Board fiscal management strategies and analyzing relevant metrics

Familiarity with education sector collective agreements and provisions

Experience preparing and presenting complex/confidential reports

Demonstrated ability to take initiative 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

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (CFO), this position will take the lead in assessing and managing the Board’s overall financial risk by developing, implementing and maintaining a sustainable multi-year budget framework that aligns with the Board’s Strategic Plan and Ministry of Education requirements. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Financial Risk/Planning

Assess and monitor the Board’s financial risk profile and recommend solutions aligned with the Board’s multi-year budget framework

Lead the continuous review of expenditure, programs and infrastructure

Validate/affirm/align expenditure with Board and Ministry priorities

Provide direction and oversight with respect to system staffing parameters

Participate in the annual budget deliberations and staffing processes

Identify and oversee the implementation of financial efficiency measures

Resource internal/external engagement processes and consultations

Present findings/recommendations to senior management and Trustees