Supervisor, Accounting Services

City of Burlington

1d•CA$112,441 - CA$140,551•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Demonstrated success leading teams in a financial management environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective communicator who can analyze and present financial information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to drive continuous improvement while delivering exceptional customer service.
CPA designation.
University degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.
Minimum of two (2) years of municipal finance or job-related experience.
Experience working with financial management systems, databases and spreadsheets is required.
Successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory/managerial experience would be an asset.
Workday experience will be considered an asset.

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.