Overall Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Budget, Revenue and Financial Reporting, the Budget Analyst will:

Assist in the development and monitoring of the annual budget of the TDSB;

Work closely with Executive Officers and Budget holders, ensuring the budget reflects the operational plans for the year;

Monitor the budgets throughout the year, assessing variances;

Contribute to the development of the annual and multi-year budgets of the TDSB;

Assist in ensuring the integrity of departmental budgeting and expenditures processes through investigative activities as required;

Participate in other issues within the scope of the Department.

Summary of Duties

Work with departments to assist in the development of the annual budget of departments and special initiatives within the board;

Provide analysis of expenditure (discretionary & non-discretionary) and revenue (grant, property tax and other) items;

Monitor budgets for variances, surpluses/deficits and potential issues;

Assist in the preparation of annual or multi-period expenditure and revenue forecasts that support operational plans of the board;

Assist in the preparation and analysis of interim progress reports to Trustees on the status of the budget;

Provide periodic budget reports and presentations to departments budget holders and senior management;

Provide ongoing guidance and assistance to budget holders to understand their budget reports and the board’s budgeting process;

Prepare journal entries and budget transfers/postings;

Reconcile GL accounts, cost-centres and prepare working papers;

Investigate financial transactions to ensure account and cost centre postings are as expected;

Recommend and make corrections where necessary and work with the Accounting, Employee Services or other departments to strengthen business processes and practices;





Provide assistance and support to departments on how to access financial information from the board’s financial information system;

Assist in the development of budget and financial reports for the board, Trustees and stakeholders;

Assist in the preparation of budget and financial submissions to the Ministry of Education;

Prepare reports, data or schedules on the use of grants;

Participate on special projects of a financial or budget issue that may require numerical and budget analysis; research; data collection; investigation; report preparation and the identification of options/recommendations;

Assist in preparing analysis on financial related issues affecting the board;

Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and services;

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

University degree in a related field (e.g. Commerce, Finance or Business Administration) with three years of progressively responsible related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

Extensive experience of budgeting practices and processes;

Experience in data analysis and assessing expenditure variances;

Experience in recognizing and investigating anomalies in financial records;

Understanding of budget development issues and how school boards operate both centrally and at the school level;

Proficient computer skills including databases, spreadsheets, financial management systems, employee information systems;





Ability to provide excellent customer service;

Strong written, oral and interpersonal communications skills including report writing and presentation skills;

Good time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize;

Knowledge and understanding of related TDSB policies, procedures, Ministry Funding Regulations;

Demonstrated ability to handle matters requiring diplomacy, sensitivity and confidentiality;

Ability to exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations including advising on expenditures, budget planning and data interpretation;

Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity.

Assets

Professional designations (CPA) is preferred;

Strong knowledge of SAP;

Solid accounting skills with experience in future employee benefit and capital accounting.

Location
5050 Yonge Street, Wheelchair Accessible

EEO & Accommodation Statement
The Toronto District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti‑Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at TDSB.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs for accommodation known in advance during the hiring process.

The TDSB follows a hybrid work structure where some employees may be able to work remotely at times, based on operations requirements. Please refer to Policy P103, Flexible Working Arrangements for more information.

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📌 Budget Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 Toronto District School Board
📍 Ontario