Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor

Position Details

• Position Type: Permanent Full Time
• Department: Finance Department
• Location: City Hall (169 Front Street, Belleville, ON)
• Hours: 35 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with additional hours as required
• Salary: Grade 7 ($106,146.05-$126,364.78 per year), salary above range may be considered based on candidate experience
• Closing Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
• Employee Group: Non-Union

Purpose And Scope

Reporting to the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor is responsible for supporting the City’s corporate accounting functions, including coordination of year-end audit activities, month-end finance procedures, and the development and maintenance of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. This role provides leadership within the Finance Department by supporting and coordinating departmental initiatives related to budgeting, financial reporting, and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor works closely with the City’s Senior Leadership Team and departmental management to provide guidance, training, and support on financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial stewardship across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the City’s year-end audit process, including preparing and reviewing working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation; ensuring compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and internal controls; responding to auditor inquiries; and ensuring all submissions are complete and accurate.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end procedures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries.
• Coordinate the preparation of annual financial statements and the Financial Information Return (FIR).
• Analyze and report on financial and operational data, including reserves, reserve funds, deferred revenues, and other key financial indicators.
• Oversee onboarding and financial system access for new staff, ensuring appropriate permissions and training.
• Provide financial guidance, training, and support to City departments to strengthen understanding of accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting requirements.
• Support the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer in departmental planning, operational analysis, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Assist in the development, review, and coordination of operating and capital budgets, providing analytical support and ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives.
• Collaborate with departments to improve budgeting processes, enhance financial literacy, and support long-term financial planning.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Department, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance internal controls, and improve financial reporting.
• Conduct research on emerging PSAS updates and best financial practices, recommending policy or procedural changes as required.
• Support corporate projects and initiatives requiring financial expertise, including system enhancements, business process reviews, and cross-departmental working groups as directed by the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports as directed by the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer.
• Provide relief to the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer as appropriate.
• Provide coverage and support to the City’s Asset Management Division for the administration of incoming grants, initiating applications, assessing project eligibility, preparing claims and year-end reports, and tracking compliance with program requirements.
• Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work.

Education Training Specialized Skills

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Four (4) years university degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.

Preferred Qualifications and other requirements were included but truncated in the provided text.