Manager, Finance & Accounting

Job Description

Job Title

Manager, Finance & Accounting

Location

Hybrid Corporate - Newmarket, ON CA (Primary)

Job Type

Regular Full-Time, Days Only

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director, Financial Services, the Manager, Finance & Accounting is responsible for the management and implementation of the work and the achievement of the objectives within the Finance and Accounting Business Unit. This position is responsible for financial management of the municipality including accounts payable, corporate purchasing cards, investments, financial reporting and analysis functions, budgets and long‑range plans, financial policies, advising on and implementing financial strategies, compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, payroll services, as well as to act on behalf of the Director, Financial Services as required. This position also fulfills the duties of the Deputy Treasurer under the Municipal Act.

Job Requirements

• Post‑secondary degree in finance/business administration and a CharteredProfessional Accountant (CPA) designation.


• Due to the responsibilities of this position a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town is required. Professional designations that include a Police Information Check will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Progressively responsible experience at a senior supervisory level.


• Acquired finance and accounting knowledge at an in‑depth level with substantial exposure to a municipal environment.


• Advanced knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and provincial and Public Sector Accounting Standard (PSAS) financial reporting requirements and Town bylaws and policies.


• Proficient in the use of MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), computerized accounting systems and database management.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong customer service, detail orientation, interpersonal, consultative, problem‑solving, analytical, leadership and presentation skills.


• Excellent conceptual, interpersonal, project/time management, and facilitation skills.


• Ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment, to build strong and enthusiastic staff teams and external alliances/partnerships, to align departmental programs/services with corporate goals/objectives, and to champion the mission and values of the Town.


• In‑depth knowledge of budget preparation and management.


• Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring internal controls to ensure adequate segregation of duties and safeguarding of assets.


• Experience dealing with business partners and stakeholders to build and maintain relationships.


• Demonstrated knowledge of the Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, Building Code & Planning Act (e.g. fees and charges) and PST/HST legislation (CRA).


• Knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as the Employment Standards Act.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities, including the recruitment process.