Officer, Compliance - Finance

Job Summary

Under administrative direction of the Supervisor, Data Management and Compliance, this position functions as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within Finance. The position ensures Finance is in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that policies and procedures are being followed. The position leads to process-improvement projects identified through compliance or policy review. It also supports the development and management of data analytics and Power BI reporting solutions to support business insights and decision-making.
This position will be required to work in a hybrid work arrangement. Our offices are located at Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate:

• Supports the development and maintenance of a system to manage policy and compliance reviews.
• Identifies needed compliance reviews and carries these out, to ensure policies and procedures are followed, to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc.) when conducting policy and compliance reviews; consults with legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
• Addresses any findings in compliance reviews by working with the appropriate manager in Finance to ensure policies and procedures are adjusted accordingly.
• Responds to any alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating allegations and making recommendations to investigative procedures.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk within Finance; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in future.
• Leads process-improvement and special projects where compliance or policy review has identified inefficiencies or other process issues.
• Provides reports on a regular basis as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Supports the development, implementation, and ongoing management of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective data models, visualizations, and reporting tools.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills and Qualifications

•    University degree in Business or Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics or related field. Post graduate degree or CPA preferred. 
•    3 plus years related experience including some experience in a municipal or other public sector/government environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience will be preferred.
•    Knowledge of municipal operations and Lean certification would be an asset.
•    Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead complex work projects and ability to deal effectively with senior management, staff and consultants.
•    Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
•    Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
•    Proficiency with SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as SAP and Questica.
•    Demonstrated experience leading the development and management of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions, including translating data into actionable insights.