Manager of Accounting 2026

Position Details

• Wage Range: $122,954 – $146,392
• Department: Corporate Services
• Division: Finance - Accounting
• Hours: 35 hours/week
• Status: Full Time
• Posted: September 1, 2026
• Closing Date: September 16, 2026, at 4:30pm
• Location: Civic Centre

Manager of Accounting

Lead Financial Excellence. Strengthen Accountability. Support Our Community.

Are you a strategic financial leader with a commitment to accountability, accuracy, and public service? The City of Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Manager of Accounting to lead essential financial operations that support informed decision-making and reliable services across our community, in collaboration with the Manager of Finance.

What You’ll Lead & Deliver

Primary Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the day-to-day administration of general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, central collections, and the Municipal Accommodation Tax.
• Providing leadership, coaching, performance management, and operational oversight for a team of accounting staff in a unionized environment.
• Ensuring accurate, timely financial transactions and payments, while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, legislation, and accounting standards.
• Partnering with departments across the Corporation to provide accounting guidance, financial reporting, and support for sound decision-making.
• Overseeing payroll processes and compliance with payroll legislation, statutory deductions, employment standards, and collective agreement requirements.
• Supporting month-end, year-end, audit, budget, statutory reporting, and continuous improvement of financial, payroll, and budget systems and processes.

What You Bring

We’re looking for a collaborative leader with sound financial judgment, strong technical accounting expertise, and a commitment to public-sector accountability.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Supervisory experience in a unionized setting, including the ability to motivate and direct staff in a team environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, working knowledge of Word and Outlook, and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, payroll legislation, and payroll processing procedures and systems.

Assets:

• Experience in accounting within a municipal government environment.
• AMCTO Municipal Administration Program (MAP) certification.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

Submit your cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications to:
Email: human.resources@cityssm.on.ca
Subject Line: 087-106-2026 Manager of Accounting

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, Part III, Employment Standards.

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What The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie Offers Its Employees

When you join the City of Sault Ste. Marie, you’re not just starting a job, you’re becoming part of a supportive, community-driven corporation that values its people. We take pride in creating a workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and feel valued every step of the way.

Why Choose Sault Ste. Marie?

• Build Your Career Where Nature Meets Opportunity
• Big-City Career, Small-City Lifestyle
• Work on meaningful municipal priorities where your work has a direct impact and you can see results in the community.

An Outdoor Paradise

• Endless hiking, biking, and paddling trails
• World-class fishing and boating
• Skiing, snowmobiling, and winter adventures
• Access to Lake Superior’s rugged shoreline—one of Canada’s natural gems

Affordable, Comfortable Living

Sault Ste. Marie offers significantly more affordable housing compared to major Ontario cities.

A Welcoming, Growing Community

A friendly community with steady economic growth and expanding sectors including clean energy, tech, public infrastructure, and healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• OMERS pension plan with employer contributions
• Paid vacation, Wellness Days, and personal leave provisions
• Access to ongoing training, certifications, and professional development
• Healthy work-life balance and a strong commitment to employee safety

Non-Union Job Description

Title: Manager of Accounting
Division: Finance
Department: Accounting
Job Classification: 8
Work Location: Civic Centre
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Position(s) Supervised Directly: 12
Hours Per Week: 35
Effective Date:
Revision Date: September 5, 2025

Position Synopsis and Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, the Manager of Accounting is responsible for managing the day-to-day administration of general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, central collections, the Municipal Accommodation Tax and other various audit-related tasks, including Financial Statements and the Financial Information Return, in collaboration with the Manager of Finance. This position liaises with all departments across the corporation to ensure timely and accurate payment to vendors and ensure adherence to policies and procedures, especially related to internal controls.