Supervisor, Accounting Services

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Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Department

Finance

Location

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of Sims Square (390 Brant Street, Burlington ON). Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.

Position Overview

The Supervisor, Accounting Services role provides leadership and operational oversight for the City's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, while delivering financial reporting, advisory, and decision-making support to Local Boards, external vendors, internal departments, and customers. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of financial transactions, maintaining strong internal controls, and fostering a customer-focused approach to financial service delivery.

The Supervisor leads corporate-wide coordination of cash handling practices and point-of-sale (POS) solutions, working collaboratively with departments to ensure consistent processes, secure payment operations, and alignment with corporate policies, legislative requirements, and industry best practices. This role facilitates cross-functional initiatives and interdependencies related to payment processing and cash management, identifies opportunities for process improvement and modernization, and develops and maintains policies and procedures that strengthen governance, mitigate financial risk, and support the effective management of payments received and disbursed across the City.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the City's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

• Lead, coach, develop, and support staff to ensure high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.

•  Ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial transactions.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard corporate assets and ensure compliance with legislation, accounting standards, corporate policies, and procedures.

• Oversee corporate cash handling practices and ensure consistent application of cash management controls across the organization.

• Lead the governance, administration, and continuous improvement of the City's corporate point-of-sale (POS) solutions.

• Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives related to payment processing, cash handling, and financial operations to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery.

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and standard operating practices that support effective financial operations and mitigate organizational risk.

• Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer service, and financial controls.

• Provide advice and oversight on HST compliance and Public Service Body rebate requirements, ensuring accurate tax treatment and recovery within Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.

• Coordinate transfers to local boards, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Respond to internal and external audit inquiries, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure proper documentation and professional responses.

• Participates in municipal collaboration, including CRA filing and external audits, and lead investigative responses to audit findings.

• Duties and responsibilities are inclusive but not limited to the above.

Requirements

You have demonstrated success leading teams in a financial management environment and possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You are an effective communicator who can analyze and present financial information, build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement while delivering exceptional customer service.

You have a CPA designation, and a university degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.

Your education is complemented by a minimum of two (2) years of municipal finance or job-related experience, supervisory/managerial experience would be an asset. Experience working with financial management systems, databases and spreadsheets is required. (Workday experience will be considered an asset.)

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.