Interim Vice President, Budgeting & Reporting

Job summary

The Interim Vice President will lead corporate budgeting, financial planning, and infrastructure financing strategies while advising senior leadership on fiscal policy. They are responsible for managing divisional resources and overseeing financial reporting, accounting controls, and long-range forecasting models.

Job details

IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Vice President, Budgeting & Reporting Reports to: Commissioner of Corporate Services Duration: 9 - 12 Months Location: GTHA West Hybrid Working Our client, a large and complex municipality, is seeking an experienced finance executive to provide leadership during a period of transition. This executive will lead corporate budgeting, financial planning, infrastructure financing, reporting, property tax policy, and payment services while supporting long-term financial sustainability and strategic decision-making. Duties/Responsibilities : Lead teams responsible for Corporate Budgets, Infrastructure Financing, and Finance business partnerships. Oversee corporate budgeting, financial reporting, accounting controls, and financial policies. Direct the annual budget process and long-range financial planning activities. Lead infrastructure financing strategies, including development charges, reserves, debt financing, and growth funding models. Oversee development charge programs, related by-laws, and stakeholder engagement. Direct multi-year tax, user-rate, and debt forecasting models. Provide financial leadership for asset management initiatives and infrastructure funding programs. Advise senior leadership, Council, and Committees on fiscal strategy and financial policy matters. Support labour negotiations through financial analysis and impact assessments. Represent the organization on major projects, studies, and strategic initiatives. Manage divisional resources, budgets, and operational priorities. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : University degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline, with significant progressive leadership experience. Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) required. Deep knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting, infrastructure financing, development charges, and long-term financial planning. Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, and Public Sector Accounting Standards. Proven leadership experience in complex, politically sensitive environments. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive continuous improvement. Experience working in unionized environments is an asset. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and financial management systems PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.Applications@lhhknightsbridge.com (Subject: Job Title) LHH Interim Management supports clients across a broad range of business needs, including leadership transitions, transformation initiatives, and critical project delivery. Our interim executives bring significant senior-level experience and are equipped to step in quickly to deliver measurable results within defined timeframes. Follow the LHH LinkedIn page and set up a job alert to stay informed about new Executive Interim opportunities. LHH is a division of the Adecco Group and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the hiring process. To review our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, please visit: https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. September 2026

What you’ll do

The Interim Vice President will lead corporate budgeting, financial planning, and infrastructure financing strategies while advising senior leadership on fiscal policy. They are responsible for managing divisional resources and overseeing financial reporting, accounting controls, and long-range forecasting models.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in a relevant field and a professional accounting designation (CPA). Significant progressive leadership experience in municipal finance and a deep understanding of relevant legislation and public sector accounting standards are required.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Asset Management · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Corporate Budgeting
• Financial Planning
• Infrastructure Financing
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Controls
• Property Tax Policy
• Strategic Decision-making
• Development Charges
• Debt Financing
• Asset Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Financial Analysis
• Negotiation
• Presentation Skills
• Change Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector

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