Supervisor, Corporate Reporting (Finance

Location

Guelph, ON | Canada

Job description

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialties within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

We are hiring for the position of Supervisor, Corporate Reporting within the Finance Department. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Strategy and Reporting, the successful candidate will provide leadership and accountability for the following functions: fixed asset accounting, cash flow forecasting, investment portfolio management and accounting, grant reporting, financial aspects of the City’s Community Improvement Plans, growth revenue collections, general ledger maintenance, accounting and reporting for the City’s wholly owned subsidiaries, and other special projects as assigned.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive accounting and financial reporting practices for assigned areas of responsibility including policies and processes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards.
• Ensure the accounting closing and reporting processes are timely and accurate.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records through reconciliations of recorded balances, activity analyses, and established review procedures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure proper design, operation, and maintenance of the general ledger, including chart of account structure, department assignments, system access, and segregation of duties.
• Oversee the City’s investment portfolio, including investment planning, placement, and accounting, and monitor cash flow projections to ensure optimum utilization of cash resources within statutory limitations.
• Provide finance expertise for system assessments, upgrades, security reviews, and system enhancements as needed.
• Oversee and review the preparation of year-end working papers for assigned areas of responsibility and the City’s wholly owned subsidiaries. Act as a liaison throughout the duration of wholly owned subsidiary financial audits.
• Oversee the accounting, prepare financial reporting for the Boards and Council, and maintain legislative filings of wholly owned companies (e.g., Guelph Junction Railway, Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc.).
• Oversee the fixed asset accounting function, ensure compliance with public sector accounting standards, and integration of asset data with other corporate data sets (asset management).
• Oversee financial aspects of grant reporting and accounting.
• Write and review reports (Board and Council reports and internal memos) and deliver presentations as required both internally and to Council and committees when required.
• Attend Board and Council meetings and provide support to the City’s committees as required.
• Liaise with the City’s Internal Auditor as a key stakeholder and business support to the successful achievement of the Audit Work Plan. Oversee the implementation of internal audit recommendations that fall within the scope of this role.
• Be innovative and recommend changes to departmental and corporate processes that leverage technology, innovation, and excellence with the outcome of creating efficiency, creating capacity, reducing burden and delivering budget savings.
• Develop and nurture a work environment that is inclusive, respectful, and motivating for staff.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, and monitor results of objectives contained in work plans.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with other city departments and divisions.
• Lead special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Completion of a University Degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Professional Accounting Designation, preferably as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Several years experience in financial reporting and accounting (IFRS and PSAS experience preferred).
• Experience with accounting grants, investments and tangible capital assets.
• Experience supervising, leading and motivating staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in designing and implementing effective internal control procedures and monitoring and reporting on their effectiveness.
• Experience writing policies and procedures and executive/board level reports.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using ERP accounting software, (JD Edwards experience an asset).
• Experience with ERP system assessments, upgrades and/or conversions would be a definite asset.
• Municipal accounting experience would be considered an asset.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Hours of work

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for hybrid and flexible work arrangement options (as per current corporate policy).

Pay/Salary

Non-union Grade 6: $91,567.41- $114,459.27

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Sunday, March 24, 2024 . Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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