Job Description

Status
Temporary Full-Time
Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months
18
Type of Position
a Replacement
Start Date
Immediate
Salary
Annually
Salary Grade
$110,068.00 - $125,003.00
Department
York Region -> Finance -> Controllership Office
Location
Finance - 17250 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 CA (Primary)

Hybrid work opportunities may apply - CA

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting Services, is responsible for the supervision of the Corporate Financial Reporting Section; performing various financial and accounting duties including financial statement and financial report preparation; coordinating year end audits and various other audits; developing, implementing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures for the Corporation; acting in an advisory capacity to management of other business units on accounting and other related financial issues.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Coordinates the preparation and ensures the accuracy of the Region's Financial Statements, Notes for Financial Statements and financial reports for programs requiring separate audit opinions in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Board guidelines. Ensures timely, complete and accurate preparation of year end working papers for use by auditors during the annual audit and preparation of expenditure accruals in relation to the Region's financial statements; acts as liaison between external auditors and operating Departments to ensure that audit concerns are dealt with in a timely fashion. Manages the yearly municipal confirmation process to ensure that audit requirements and Financial Information Return requirements are met. Under the direction of the manager, develops corporate accounting policies and procedures for the Corporation, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Public Sector Accounting Board, and legislated requirements. Directs, guides and trains Regional financial and administrative management staff relative to corporate accounting policies and procedures; provides direction to Regional management staff in the design and implementation of new financial processes, guidelines and policies, ensuring effective audit controls exist to safeguard Regional revenue and assets.Coordinates the processing of financial information and ensures the integrity of the Region's balance sheet and income statement through approval of journal entries for input to the general ledger for expenditures, revenues, subsidies, investment and debt financing. Coordinates the development and maintenance of the Region's Chart of Accounts, ensuring its alignment with corporate requirements. Supervises staff, including recruitment, selection and hiring in conjunction with the Manager, scheduling, assigning and monitoring work, determining training and development needs, coaching and mentoring, recommending performance appraisals and disciplinary action to the Manager, up to and including dismissal in accordance with collective agreements, Regional policies and practices. Ensures that operating staff work in a safe manner and utilize all required health and safety equipment and protective devices and follow all measures and procedures as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and Regional Policies. Provides advice to senior management and staff on accounting/controllership issues. Responds to enquiries from other Regional departments, area municipalities, and other government bodies regarding accounting policies and procedures. Assumes functions of the Manager in that person's absence, as directed. Performs other duties as required to meet Divisional/Branch and Departmental objectives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Successful completion of a University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field. Completion of a professional accounting designation program (e.g. C.P.A.) and registration in good standing with the appropriate Ontario Professional Association. Minimum three (3) years financial management and accounting related experience including demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards. Knowledge of intent and application of Federal and Provincial statutes as they apply to municipalities. Demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability. Council Approval Date
Scheduled Weekly Hours
35
Scheduled Shifts
8:30 - 16:30
Operational Hours
Close Date
September 22, 2025
# of Hires Needed
1
Union
Non Union Staff
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Please apply online by 5:00PM EST of the closing date indicated above.



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