Supervisor, School Financial Support

Financial Services

PASS Grade 6 Salary: $94, 981 to $106, 903

A bout the Board

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to learning, equity, engagement and innovation. We are guided by our vision, Growing Together, the mission that every student experiences a sense of belonging and engages in dynamic learning to reach their potential and build their own future, and our values of Compassion, Dignity, Trust, and Joy to guide our daily work and ensure that we honour the unique identities and needs of all. Proudly serving a community of approximately 50,000 students in the City of Hamilton and surrounding area, HWDSB operates across 80 elementary schools, 13 secondary schools and 1 Adult Learning Centre, in addition to providing support and service to approximately 8,800 staff members.

Staff Wellness

At HWDSB, staff wellness is a priority. We are committed to co-creating and fostering an environment where staff feel safe, valued, and supported. We are continuously striving to support the needs of our diverse community and actively work to foster and maintain a culture of human rights.

Our holistic Staff Wellness program has been designed to support employees well-being in all dimensions of health. As one part of this comprehensive program, all staff as well as their dependents have access to free and confidential supports through our Employee and Family Assistance Provider (EFAP), in addition to many other program components.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting and Capital Reporting, the incumbent will provide technical advice and expertise on accounting issues to a broad range of clients with varying levels of financial knowledge. Throughout the year, the incumbent will provide financial analysis and reporting on school budget and school generated fund (SGF) spending to principals and meet regularly with the Superintendents of Student Achievement to discuss the financial position of their Family of Schools. In addition, quarterly summary information on school spending will be provided to assist in the decision-making process by Senior Management and Board committees.

The incumbent will supervise and support the School Financial Support Staff in their daily work and provide guidance and recommendations to School Office Administrators, Principals and Superintendents that is compliant with School Generated Funds, Fundraising and other board policies and procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to: Ensure complete and accurate recording of all funds received and expenses incurred at the school level.

Analyze and review financial data to provide recommendations, presentations and assist with decision-making by Executive Council.

Hire, train and supervise School Financial Support staff and lead and motivate staff to provide exemplary service to our internal associates.

Chair and lead the School Budget Advisory Committee of Elementary and Secondary Principals and provide the committee with regular updates on school spending and provide guidance on operational issues that directly impact the schools.

In collaboration with other Senior Financial Analysts, support the preparation of Ministry reporting documents and the Boards audited financial statements.

Maintain and update interim financial reports and prepare account reconciliations and analyze account variances in related to school generated funds.

Meet regularly with Superintendents of Student Achievement to review the year-to-date spending of their schools and work with them to support the schools with their financial position.

Perform regular internal audits of school spending to ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed and provide recommendations on how to improve their financial operations.

Assist the external auditors with the year end audit of school finances as part of the year end process.

Identify and implement process efficiencies within School Financial Support unit and the Financial Services Department as a whole. Qualifications : Degree/post-secondary education in Business Administration, Commerce or Accounting.

Minimum five years of progressive financial experience, including leadership experience, preferably in the public sector.

Preference will be given to candidates with CPA designation or candidates who are actively pursuing their CPA designation.

Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and Ministry of Education compliance requirements is an asset.

Highly developed analytical and report-writing skills and attention to detail.

Advanced level of proficiency using computerized financial systems, HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite including spreadsheet software.

Knowledge of School Generated Funds and School Budget process is an asset.

Excellent research, organizational, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.

Working knowledge of SGF Ministry Guidelines and Board policies and procedures related specifically to SGF and fundraising in addition to other financial policies and procedures.

Demonstrate personal initiative, sound judgement, strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively with various employee groups and external contacts.

Excellent planning skills with experience in the effective management of multiple projects and demonstrated ability to successfully complete tasks and meet department and board goals aligned to the multi-year strategic plan.

The successful applicant may be required to work after hours based on system needs.

Valid drivers license and use of a personal vehicle required.

Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on November 22, 2024

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSBs mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

HWDSB seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, and who will contribute to the vision of creating inclusive and equitable outcomes. HWDSB especially invites and welcomes applications from: Indigenous Peoples (e.g., First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples).

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin (e.g., Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.).

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Persons who identify as women.

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e., Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+).As part of HWDSBs commitment to employment equity and removing barriers to groups that have faced and continue to face barriers in employment, we invite all applicants to complete a voluntary questionnaire that collects identity-based information. The voluntary questionnaire is on the Apply to Education application page for this position.

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territory to do so responsibly, respectfully and sustainably in perpetuity. We respect the longstanding relationships with the local Indigenous communities, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River.

Applicant Self-Identification Form

The information collected on this form is used to monitor HWDSBs progress toward our equity goals including our commitment to diversity in HWDSB recruitment and hiring practices. We are committed to the security and confidentiality of information under our control, and to the protection of privacy with respect to personal and confidential information that is collected, used, disclosed and retained in the system (Policy 1.6 - Privacy). Information on this form is collected pursuant to Ontarios Education Equity Action Plan (Ministry of Education) and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Access to this form is restricted to specific individuals in Human Resources. The Research and Analytics Department will use aggregate data from all the forms (not individual data) for internal reporting. Their access and use of the data is governed by MFIPPA and ethical research practices. Applicant Self-Identification Forms will be maintained in the Human Resources job competition file and securely destroyed 1 year after the job posting for candidates not selected for an interview and 6 years after the job posting for candidates interviewed, in accordance with general records retention principles. If you prefer not to answer any of the questions, you can select prefer not to answer. This in no way affects your application or the applicant selection process. If you have questions or concerns about this form please contact humanresources@hwdsb.on.ca.