Manager, Accounting Services

Job Details

JOB POSTING #:  2022-0448

POSTING PERIOD:   Friday, November 25, 2022 at 8:30 AM to Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT:    Finance  

UNION:   Non-Union

JOB CODE: NU0362

POSITION STATUS:  Regular Full-Time

GRADE/CLASS: NU12

# OF POSITIONS:  1

RATE OF PAY:        $87,977.64 - $106,937.90 Annually

SHIFT WORK REQ'D:  No

DUTIES:

  • Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer of Financial Accounting, this position will be responsible for the Corporate Accounts Payable function including accounts payable controls and accounting in a de-centralized accounts payable environment that includes management of all aspects of disbursements (excluding payroll) corporate wide including the development, implementation and monitoring of accounts payable policies and procedures;
  • Vendor file management, balancing of accounts payable sub-ledger;
  • Existing corporate lease administration and the pay as you go funding model;
  • Corporate debt accounting, including the development and ongoing maintenance of the corporate debt management forecast model;
  • The position is also responsible for corporate accounts receivable controls and accounting in a de-centralized billing environment including control of the customer database;
  • Ensuring the balancing of the accounts receivable sub-ledger and the development, implementation and monitoring of corporate accounts receivable policies and procedures;
  • Preparation and review of audit working paper files to support the year-end external audit and any specialized financial audits;
  • The development, implementation and monitoring of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable performance measures reporting;
  • Ensures completion of monthly compliance reviews  for corporate business and travel expenses;
  • Responsible for budget development and monitoring for the accounts payable/receivables group;
  • Supervision of a staff of approximately 8 employees in these efforts;
  • Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
  • Will perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a University degree in Accounting or Finance or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of 6 (six) years progressively responsible experience in a computerized accounting environment with direct experience supervising staff; OR
  • Must have a post-secondary school community College diploma in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance) or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and over 10 (ten) years progressively responsible experience in a computerized accounting environment with direct experience supervising staff
  • Must have a professional accounting designation (CPA/CA, CPA/CMA, CPA/CGA) or equivalency as recognized by the governing bodies;
  • Must be available to work overtime during peak periods;
  • Must have strong organizational skills;
  • Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
  • Will be required to complete and remain current as per the requirements of the Corporation’s Management Certificate Program;
  • Progression through the Art of Supervision Program Certificate or a supervisory program of a similar nature is considered an asset;
  • The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

NOTE:

  • Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
  • We offer a smoke-free office environment
  • Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
  • The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.