Financial Services

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Financial Services

Financial Services is comprised largely of the accounting and payroll departments which are dedicated to ensuring that vendors and employees are paid in an efficient and timely manner. Financial Services is also responsible for preparing the Board budget as well as the monitoring of all financial transactions within the Board to ensure that all funds are used for their intended purpose. Financial Services works closely with all departments and schools within the Board to provide support and guidance as needed.

For Financial Statements & Budget Presentations please click here.

All Financial Services queries should be directed:

Finance@wcdsb.ca or Payroll@wcdsb.ca for payroll specific queries.

We will respond to your query within 2 business days. If it is urgent or time sensitive, please indicate by using the High Importance red exclamation feature.

Queries include:

  • NAV & the Nav Portal– access issues, posted transaction queries, running reports
  • Schoolcash.net support – general software support & school cash online support
  • Budget concerns – posted transactions
  • Invoice/expense reimbursement concerns – payment dates, posting errors
  • Payroll – missing pay stubs/lost T4’s, pay calculations

Senior Manager, Financial Services

-Laura Isaac-

Reporting to the Executive Superintendent of Corporate Services, this position is responsible for:

  • Supervision of Financial Services
  • External audit of financial statements and ministry reporting
  • Long term debt
  • Deferred salary leave plan
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Cash management
  • School funds and fundraising

Email: Laura.Isaac@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660   Ext: 2322
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Accounting Supervisor

-Sarah Merchant-

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Services, this position is responsible for:

  • Accounts payable supervision for WCDSB and Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region (STSWR)
  • NAV, JET Reports and Schoolcash.net support for schools and departments
  • Tangible Capital Assets

Email: Sarah.Merchant@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2150
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Accounting Officer

-James Bisda-

Email: BillJames.Bisda@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2363
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Accounts Receivable Officer

– Jack Zhang-

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for:

  • Accounts receivable for Extended Day Program
  • General accounts receivable inquiries

Email: Jack.Zhang@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2246
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Accounting Clerk

-Nitsa Benkovic-

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for:

  • Accounts payable vendors A-K, payment and inquiries
  • NAV, JET Reports and Schoolcash.net support for schools and departments
  • Monthly bank account reconciliations and journal entries

Email: Nitsa.Benkovic@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2386
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Accounting Clerk

– Ariadna Socorro-

Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, this position is responsible for:

  • Accounts payable vendors S-Z, payment and inquiries
  • Employee expense and mileage claims
  • NAV, JET Reports and Schoolcash.net support for schools and departments
  • Monthly bank account reconciliations and journal entries

Email: Ariadna.Socorro@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660   Ext: 2132
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Senior Financial Analyst

-Scott McKenzie-

Reporting to the Budget and Reporting Manager, this position is responsible for:

  • Salary and Benefits Budget
  • Expenditure Forecasting
  • Monitoring and Reporting

Email: Scott.McKenzie@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660     Ext: 2264
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Senior Financial Analyst

-Shoaib Ikram-

Reporting to the Budget and Reporting Manager, this position is responsible for:

  • Salary and Benefits Budget
  • Expenditure Forecasting
  • Monitoring and Reporting

Email: Shoaib.Ikram@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2264
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Budget and Reporting Manager

-Renee King-

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Services, this position is responsible for:

  • Budget Preparation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial forecasting(Revenue, TCA), Variance analysis and monthly reporting

Email:Renee.King@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660     Ext: 2230
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Payroll Supervisor

-Ngoc Nguyen-

Reporting to the Budget and Reporting Manager, this position is responsible for:

  • Day to day operation, supervision and support of the Payroll Department
  • Review and approve of bi-weekly payrolls
  • Ensure accuracy and data integrity of member pensions (TPP and OMERS)
  • Year-end reconciliation and filings

Email: Ngoc.Nguyen@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2451
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Payroll Administrator

-Jessica Schots-

Email: Jessica.schots@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2321
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Payroll Administrator

-Jessica Riddell-

Email: Jessica.Riddell@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2215
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Payroll Administrator

-Yasitha Ubayasirinarayana –

Email: Yasitha.Ubayasirinarayana@wcdsb.ca

Payroll Administrator

-Jiji Thankachen-

Email: Jiji.ElakuttoorThankachen@wcdsb.ca
Phone: (519) 578-3660    Ext: 2878
Fax: (519) 578-9967

Payroll Administrator

-Bisrat Berhe-

Email: Bisrat.Berhe@wcdsb.ca