The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario is an administrative tribunal responsible for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA).

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance and Administration team in our Corporate Services Division. The team plays a critical role to manage the organization's strategic and operational business and financial planning, procurement, facilities and administration activities, as well as, provide financial expertise and advice to senior management.

If you are a corporate services leader with extensive knowledge and experience in finance, procurement, facility management and administration this career opportunity is for you!

What can I expect to do in this role?

As the of Manager, Finance and Administration, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the budgeting, forecasting, multi-year resource planning process for the organization and optimizes resource alignment to support the organization's vision, mandate and goals.
  
• Manage the Finance and Administration team in the creation of annual budgets and analyze financial statements and prepare monthly management reporting for presentation to the Executive Counsel and Senior Management Committee.
  
• Create, review and update financial policies, provide financial guidance and ensure compliance across the organization.
  
• Provide leadership and input in developing and monitoring corporate services key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and monitor performance and assess strategic effectiveness of various programs and projects.
  
• Identify and assess the financial impact of risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  
• Provide oversight for the timely and accurate payment accounts payable in accordance with organizational policies. Ensure all financial records and documents follow the annual retention schedule.
  
• Have responsibility for the IPC's centralized procurement processes and policies.
  
• Manage and provide oversight for the annual audit with the Provincial Auditor.
  
• Provide strategic leadership and operational day to day direction for business continuity planning, accommodation/facilities and administration.
  
• Oversee the relationship with the landlord for the organization's realty space, including office lease, deficiencies, issues, complaints and business change requirements.
  
• Ensure customer relationship best practices and identified service standards are met for key administration services.

How do I qualify?

You will qualify for this position by demonstrating:

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the position combined with relevant professional experience and affiliations, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced, collaborative, customer-centered environment and the ability to manage a team to timely deliver high quality analyses, recommendations, services and results under tight timelines.
  
• Experience with financial analysis, reporting on financial performance and other performance measurements and account reconciliations.
  
• Experience in using a variety of software such as Microsoft Office Suite to review reconciliations and analysis, develop presentations and present data, etc.

Knowledge Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in corporate finance, including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, multi-year strategic resource planning, financial management reporting, audit, procurement and facilities.
  
• Expert knowledge in financial management and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) to ensure compliance with policies and guidelines and promote best financial practices.
  
• Expertise in performance measures, risk management and business case development and analysis.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong financial management and analytical skills in order to provide comprehensive analyses and advice on financial, budgeting and accounting policies, procedures and treatment
  
• Strategic thinking and planning skills to establish goals, develop implementation plans, monitor progress through defined KPIs, and ensure effective accountability and strategic alignment.
  
• Excellent ability to develop high quality briefing materials (including slide decks, briefing notes, etc.) under tight deadlines on various planning, financial management and procurement issues.
  
• Superior presentation and briefing skills to inform all levels of the organization on diverse and complex issues.
  
• Ability to initiate and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships and build network with internal and external stakeholders

What's in it for you?

• A modern organization with a flexible hybrid work model with in-office attendance between 5-10 days per month.
  
• Commitment to continuous learning and developmental opportunities for all its employees.
  
• Work with an innovative and high performing organization committed to creating a positive organizational culture and highly dedicated to its mission of advancing the privacy and access rights of Ontarians.
  
• A defined benefit pension plan, Comprehensive Health Plan, and Life and Disability Insurance.
  
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits.

Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and promoting a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

We also believe in the importance of providing services to Ontarians in both official languages, and encourage interested bilingual candidates to apply particularly for public facing positions.

Notes:

• OPS & IPC Reciprocal Staffing Agreement:
  • The IPC has a Reciprocal Staffing Agreement with the Ontario Public Service (OPS) that enables employees to accept positions in either organization while retaining their access to benefits, pension contributions, and years of service.
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  Qualified List Information:
  
  • A list of qualified candidates will be established for the Manager, Finance and Administration position in the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) and will be in effect for twelve (12) months from the date the list is created. Qualified candidates on the list may be considered when filling future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in this position.

Additional Information:

Note:

• This posting is for an organization that is not a part of the Ontario Public Service. The information and tips on the Ontario Public Service Careers website may not apply to this posting. Please use the contact information below to contact the organization directly if you have questions.