Manager of Budget and Grants

Summary

The Grand Erie District School Board is seeking a Manager of Budget and Grants to lead their budget development and financial reporting processes. This role involves overseeing the operating budget, ensuring transparency and accuracy throughout budget cycles, and managing financial reporting to stakeholders including the Ministry of Education. The Manager will also supervise the school accounting team, which includes a Budget and Grants Officer, two School Accountants, and a School Office Coordinator. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to prepare annual budgets, developing revenue and expense forecasts, identifying funding shortfalls, maintaining the General Ledger, and coordinating grant funding administration. The position requires a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, a degree in Business, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of related experience in budgeting and financial statement preparation. Advanced proficiency with financial systems and tools like Microsoft Excel is essential, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience in a school board or public sector organization is an asset.