Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor

City of Belleville•Belleville, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Belleville is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join its Finance Department as an Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor. This permanent full-time position reports to the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer and is responsible for supporting the City’s corporate accounting functions. Key duties include coordinating year-end audit activities, month-end finance procedures, and developing/maintaining financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. The role provides leadership within the Finance Department, supporting departmental initiatives related to budgeting, financial reporting, and continuous improvement. As a member of the Finance leadership team, the Supervisor will work 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.

Requirements

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.
Strong understanding of PSAS and municipal financial legislation (e.g., Municipal Act, 2001).
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination within a public sector or similarly complex work environment.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, paired with independent decision-making, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for modeling and data analysis.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of public-sector financial practices, reporting requirements, and financial information systems.
Experience preparing business reports, presentations, and technical documents for diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

AMCTO Municipal Administration Program or Municipal Financial Administration Program, and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Three (3) years of experience in municipal finance or public-sector administration.
Experience with financial ERP software.
Experience with project coordination and process improvement initiatives.
Supervisory experience in a unionized environment.

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.