Current Budget & Process Officer

Job Title: Current Budget & Process Officer
File Number: 840
Service Area: Finance Supports
Division: Financial Planning and Business Support
Employee Group: Local 101
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary (up to 2 years)
Number of Openings: 1

Summary of Duties:

Reports to the Financial Business Administrator. Develops and monitors Corporate Operating Budgets 
through active participation and technical coordination with Civic departments, Boards and 
Commissions, and Divisional Management. Maintains relevant and reliable Operating Budget 
information in the Corporate accounting and budgeting systems. Designs, develops, implements and 
maintains Operating Budget Systems, Tax Rate and long term forecasting models. Consolidates 
Corporate Operating Budgets. Supervises work of Budget Analyst and reviews/monitors work for 
accuracy and attainment of goals.

Work Performed:

Provides assistance and liaises with City Departments on all technical matters related to the 
development and monitoring of the Operating Budget. Prepares periodic analyses, reports and 
schedules related to the Operating Budgets.

Consolidates all Operating Budgets. Designs, develops, implements and maintains Operating Budget 
Systems in order to facilitate timely preparation of the annual Operating Budget and long term 
forecasting models.

Monitors progress of compiling and presenting annual information documents (Operating and Capital Budget to Management Committee and political representatives). Provides technical coordination for 
the preparation, review, and approval of the Operating Budget. Assists in the preparation of all 
budget Transmittal documents, Overviews and Summary reports.

Liaises with Financial Services in the setting up of new programs, reserves, accounting processes 
and procedures that arise from budget development and monitoring of Civic Departments budgets.

Participates in planning for Department directives and long range systems development with respect 
to Operating Budget. When necessary, participates in other Departments meetings, attends and 
documents sub committees of Council and Council for financial implications.

Prepares and consolidates annual Operating Budget and periodic performance reports for submission 
to Divisional Management and Committees of Council and ensures approved budget adjustments are 
entered accurately in City Financial systems.

Advises the Financial Business Administrator of any problems or potential problems with respect to 
over expenditure, revenue shortfalls, or any other matters pertaining to Operating Budgets. 

Provides recommendations, based on observation and experience, and liaises with Capital Budget 
Officer, Current Budget Officer and Treasury Management Officer, with respect to budget processes 
and reports.

Prepares year end financial reports associated with Operating Budget functions including liaison 
with Financial Services Section and Auditors regarding year end reporting requirements and 
preparation of reporting packages for year end.

Trains external personnel through orientation sessions and the preparation of written instructions 
and procedures related to Operating Budget production.

Supervises work of Budget Analyst and Budget Clerk positions including analyses, data input for 
budget changes, transfers into Corporate accounting system, accounts payable vouchers and other 
work produced by clerical staff, on matters related to the Operating Budget.

Provides back up support for Capital Budget officer, Current Budget Officer and Treasury Management 
Officer.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Completion of a degree and completion of all CPA PREP modules, OR equivalent, such as an honours 
degree in Accounting that incorporates all CPA PREP module requirements or equivalent.

Experience:

Two to three years' related experience.
Specialized Training & Licenses:
Skills and abilities in the following areas are necessary:
Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and various software.

Compensation & Other Information:

$56,455 - $81,677 (Level 13).

This posting is for one (1) temporary full-time up to 2 year position. Current hours of Work: 

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 50% work in office and 50% work from home. Subject to change in 
accordance to business requirements.

These hours of work are subject to change in accordance with the Collective Agreement and may 
include evening hours and Saturdays.

NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete a job related test.
This position will close on February 5, 2024.

Please apply online by visiting our City of London Careers page: 

https://careers.london.ca/job-invite/840/

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. 
Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible 
supports you may
need.