About the OCDSB : The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students, parents, and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals, vice-principals, teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best. We are seeking a creative, dynamic, committed professional to join our team: TEAM MANAGER, FINANCIAL PLANNING Location: OCDSB Administration Building; 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean ON Position Status: 1.0 Regular Full-time, 12 Month Work Year Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Affiliation: Union-Exempt Salary Range: $117,995 to $138,845 per annum (Level 9) J ob Summary Reporting to the General Manager of Finance, and working with internal and external partners, the Team Manager of Financial Planning oversees the support and delivery of financial planning activities. Responsible for planning, developing and reporting on the Board’s annual budget; managing the chart of accounts; supervising and directing staff; ensuring ERP systems are operating as intended for the assigned portfolio, and interpreting and implementing regulations, policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leads annual budget development, compensation modeling, cost allocation and management, and financial forecasting while maintaining the District's chart of accounts and budget ledger. Participates in annual consolidated financial statement audits, manages specific grant reporting, overseas actuarial valuations, and enforces internal controls. Prepares and presents financial reports, forecasts, and Ministry filings (via EFIS) at public meetings to trustees, community stakeholders, and Ministry officials. Partner with ERP teams to manage financial software enhancements, implement new reporting tools, and update business processes in line with changing guidelines and legislation. Directs the Financial Planning division; hiring, mentoring, appraising staff, and aligning team workflows with District goals and Ministry requirements. Collaborates across departments, union representatives, vendors, and external groups to cost collective bargaining proposals, resolve cross-functional issues, and present business cases. Qualifications Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or a related field. Eight (8) years of experience working in a complex accounting environment, including 4 years in a supervisory role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required. Knowledge of Acts and Regulations governing the financing of public education in Ontario as well as accounting practices/principles, compensation analysis and trends particularly as they relate to the education sector. Knowledge and use of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; including designing and implementing business processes and internal controls. Managerial skills, including hiring, directing and evaluating staff; demonstrates leadership for leading, coaching and motivating teams and goal setting. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to consult, convey complex information clearly, and build strong interpersonal relationships across diverse stakeholders. Ability to use tact and diplomacy. Oral communication skills for making presentations, in a large or small group setting. Organizational skills, as well as time management techniques for organizing and planning work/projects; juggling multiple demands and working within short and conflicting deadlines. Project management skills, including analytical and problem-solving skills; Significant judgment for making decisions, resolving problems and conflicts. Demonstrates analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy. Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, including spreadsheet, database, accounting and other software applications. Application Process The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board uses Apply to Education (ATE) to manage applications for all job competitions. OCDSB employees can apply to this job posting using their existing ATE account at ocdsb.simplication.com. External Applicants: If you do not have an existing ATE account, you will be asked to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com Choose ECE, EA & Support Staff as the job category. Once you have set up your account, you can search for the job and then apply. You must upload a resume and covering letter which outlines your qualifications and suitability for this position. Applications will be considered in accordance with the Union Exempt Employee Handbook. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants. OCDSB employees serve students, colleagues, families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities, orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people, and respect, value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity. If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process, please send an email to hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca at any time. EDUCATING FOR SUCCESS - BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES TOGETHER