JOB INFORMATION

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Financial Planning & Analysis-Operating

Salary Information: $134,789.20 - $168,550.20

Employment Type: Regular

New or Existing Vacancy: Existing

Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday & sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: February 26, 2026

Last Day to Apply: March 11, 2026

Please see TTC Website for full posting.

Career Opportunity

We have a great Senior Leadership opportunity within the Finance Department.

What You Will do

You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and effective management of teams providing corporate financial planning, financial management and control services to senior management and the Board, by leading the planning, development, management, analysis and recommendations of the TTC’s multi-year financial plans, annual Operating Budgets, service levels and performance metrics related to TTC and Wheel-Trans. In addition, you will lead the development and application of corporate-level costing, financial modelling and business case analysis to support the organization, including costing of new and emerging initiatives, scenario and options analysis, and collective bargaining with TTC’s unions and supports transformational programs, including the TTC’s Finance Transformation and SAP Implementation programs. You will develop corporate operating planning, budgeting and/or funding strategies, policies, directions, guidelines, processes and tactics to be recommended for achieving the strategic priorities of the Corporate Plan, the Board and the City; direct short and long term financial planning analysis and forecasting to inform strategy development, based on external and economic indicators, systemic trends, analysis, sound financial management principles, affordability and service needs; lead the planning, development, launch and management of the operating budgeting process, including related strategies, policies, guidelines, tools, assumptions, schedules, issues resolution, decision-tracking and communications to advise on any key changes from the previous year and collaborate with the Director, Business Partner Support to analyze operating budget submissions, future year Outlooks and business cases; prioritize budget requests based on the Corporate Plan; and recommend the most efficient and effective use of resources to senior management and the Board.

You will support the costing team to lead large and complex costing assignments or operating impacts of Major TTC initiatives; review and monitor financial models and cost estimation principles, methods and techniques; monitor and reviewing monthly operating spending and identifying in-year trends and any mitigating strategies to address spending variance; lead the development, maintenance, continuous improvement and use of corporate financial performance dashboards to monitor financial health and performance metrics and conduct corporate-wide analyses and lead the preparation of financial updates and related presentations for internal Committees, senior management, the Board and the City. As the Director, you will brief and advise senior management on major financial planning, budgeting and management matters to ensure understanding of financial challenges, accountabilities, budgets, performance, health and risks; develop a high-performing team; ensures effective teamwork; high standards of work quality, accuracy, timeliness and organizational performance; encouraging continuous learning and innovation in others and oversee the development and delivery of training and procedures related to operating budgeting concepts, strategies, policies, tools, analysis, financial management, controls and reporting, and collaborating with Business Management & Performance staff to create and deliver appropriate business training.

In addition to the above, support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies Performs other related duties as assigned

What Qualifications Do You Bring

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a related discipline, combined with considerable experience performing duties related to the key objectives of the position, OR a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
• A professional accounting designation, graduate degree or other designation in a related discipline is preferred
• Extensive financial planning and management experience including: applying the principles of multi-year business and service-based planning, budgeting and analysis; evaluation and monitoring; reporting and control in a major public or private sector organization; and in-depth understanding of interdependencies between operating budgets and capital planning, budgeting and project delivery
• Extensive experience and proven ability as a strong leader, including leading, coaching and motivating diverse management teams with the ability to effectively advise on priorities and deadlines, operating as a fully accountable leader
• In-depth experience with relevant legislation and standards related to governance, accountability frameworks and principles, financial planning, budgeting, management reporting and controls, employee and labour relations and occupational health and safety, preferably in a large public sector organization
• Senior level experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in the key functional areas of this position and a strong understanding of the service and financial issues facing an organization, including service delivery, policy development, strategic and service planning, financial management, cost containment, performance measurement and the development of leading practices
• Experience leading organizational change; knowledge of change management principles and ability to advance organizational maturity and create service improvement and efficiencies
• In-depth understanding and application of leading practices, policies, processes and controls to integrate financial, commercial and contract management and ensure goods and services are delivered in accordance with contractual scope, deliverables, timelines, milestones and budgets

Commitment to EDI

The TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570 or Jobs@ttc.ca . Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

General Prohibition in Hiring Process

The TTC is also committed to a fair hiring process based on job related qualifications, merit, and abilities. You are expected to write your own materials and provide your own qualifications and experiences during the hiring process. The TTC will not tolerate the use of artificial intelligence or external resources in any of your submissions or responses, or the disclosure of interview questions to others. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

• The use of any artificial intelligence (AI) tool including, but not limited to, ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, to generate or produce any information or materials to be submitted or any response to any assessment question or any interview question, is prohibited.
• All information and materials you submit, including resume, cover letter, and assessment responses, are your own original work without the use of any AI tool
• During any interview, your response to any interview question is your own without the use or assistance of any AI tool or any person.
• You will not disseminate or disclose to any person any interview question.

Should you breach the prohibition of AI tool use, or information dissemination or disclosure, you will be in violation of TTC’s hiring process and TTC may withdraw your application and may prohibit you from participation in the TTC hiring process.

Relatives of TTC Employees

The TTC’s policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.