FINANCIAL ANALYST REV SVCS

City of Toronto•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$52 - CA$57•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst is responsible for the development and maintenance of corporate and divisional policy, including related financial analysis, and in the analysis of legislation affecting municipalities, particularly in the areas of property taxation and assessment, utility administration (water and sewer and solid waste management), User and Program Fees, Municipal Land Transfer Tax and parking tags.

Requirements

Extensive experience in financial and/or tax policy analysis at the municipal or other public sector level.
Experience in research, analysis and interpretation of data and preparation of policy/technical reports/business cases.
Considerable experience with MS Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
Knowledge of municipal taxation and property assessment legislation, policies and practices as they apply to the operations of the Division, Utilities, Parking Tags, Municipal Land Transfer Tax and User and Program Fees and other legislation affecting municipalities.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices employed in financial analysis of major business and government operations.
Ability to conduct detailed and/or non-structured research or analysis with minimum supervision, within tight deadlines.
Ability to utilize computer software packages relevant to supporting the division's core requirements such as Visio, InfoMaker or Crystal and MS Project.
Analytical, conflict resolution and problem solving skills, with the ability to develop, recommend and implement effective solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, at a professional level with senior management, consultants, staff from across the organization, including elected officials and the public.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders, employees, client departments, outside agencies and/or politicians and other levels of government.
General understanding of project management methodology and standards.
Ability to vary work schedule based on operational requirements, and to set priorities, plan and execute tasks.
Excellent interpersonal skills to act as divisional representative and to liaise with all levels of staff, other levels of government, legal, councillors, public, and other external contacts in an efficient, discrete and diplomatic manner.
Familiarity with government legislation in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety and Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Policy.

Responsibilities

Conducts financial and policy research and analysis in the areas of assessment and property taxation, utility administration (water and sewer and solid waste management), User and Program Fees, Municipal Land Transfer Tax and Parking Tag operations, and develops financial modeling to identify issues, highlight trends/areas of concern, recommend solutions and corrective actions.
Prepares reports, briefing notes, draft by-laws and correspondence and prepares/delivers presentations identifying issues, financial impacts and recommendations for Senior Management and Agencies, Boards, Commissions and/or Council.
Participates in discussions and negotiations with other departments and/or governments, and liaises with city staff, consultants, external organizations and the public and participates in staff working groups, committees and external groups to acquire and share information in support of cross corporate or departmental policy development.
Conducts special operational research and analysis on corporate programs and business processes as assigned.
Conducts quality assurance and performance audits on divisional functions, work processes and will introduce customer service enhancement strategies.
Documents internal processes and workflows, prepares & maintains procedural manuals, flowcharts and other documentation for various functions in the Division.
Interprets provincial and federal statutes, regulations and policy statements, prepares analysis and determines impacts on operations and City policies, recommends legislative/regulatory amendments where necessary, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of all applicable statutes and regulations.
Conducts independent research and surveys on municipal issues, referencing technical journals, published studies and other sources, prepares summaries and reports on findings.
Develops and undertakes program reviews, field work studies and applied program evaluations as required.
Participates/coordinates specific work and/or divisional projects and delegates tasks and responsibilities to junior staff and/or consultants assigned to specific projects.
Provides advice to staff in the review and analysis of problems, projects and new priorities. Participates in the development of goals, objectives and performance standards. Drafts and revises related program plans, policies and procedures.
Evaluates policy alternatives, and prepares cost/benefit analyses and business cases for corporate or various divisional initiatives.
Reviews divisional policies, processes, procedures and systems, evaluates exposure to risk, report findings and recommendations and/or develops improved/enhanced internal controls and new workflow processes.
Consults and negotiates with other units within the division and other City divisions (including Legal, Accounting, Building, Planning, Facilities & Real Estate, Toronto Water, Economic Development, Budgets, etc.), and with provincial governments and agencies, school boards, and other municipalities, in the development of new policies and procedures, new regulations or legislative changes as required.
Engages internal / external stakeholders in goal setting aimed at achieving City and/or divisional objectives and tracks performance accordingly. Reports on results as required to Committee and Council.
Leads and coordinates staff training / development, prepares policy statements and facilitates in-service training.
Identifies system problems/issues, tests system enhancements, advises Supervisor of test results and assists with implementation.
Provides input to the development of the annual budget for the Operational Support Unit.
Responds to inquiries or other issues escalated beyond the scope of front line staff ensuring a prompt, courteous reply, including appropriate action and follow up.
Assists in preparing Requests for Proposal and similar documents, evaluating responses and selecting successful proponents and negotiating service contracts.