Manager, Financial Accounting - Wpl

at  City of Windsor

JOB POSTING #: 2024-0393

POSTING PERIOD: Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM to Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:30 PM
DEPARTMENT: Finance
UNION: Non-Union

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a computerized accounting environment and/or finance department with a strong technical background;
OR Must have a University degree in Accounting or Finance or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in a computerized accounting environment and/or finance department with a strong technical background;
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) years of progressively responsible experience in a computerized accounting environment and/or finance department with a strong technical background;
Must have a professional accounting designation (CPA/CA, CPA/CMA, CPA/CGA) and remain a member in good standing with the association;
Must have the ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver’s License is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
Must be available to work overtime during peak periods and attend Windsor Public Library staff and board meetings;
Preference will be given to individuals who have experience in the audit and preparation of financial statements;
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.

Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer of Financial Accounting and indirectly to the Windsor Public Library CEO, this position will be responsible to ensure that adequate internal controls exist to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger; To ensure the reconciliation of all subsystems to the general ledger; Ensure completion of the annual external audit including consolidation and production of annual financial statements and the annual financial information return to the Province in accordance with all Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Standards, including accounting for tangible capital assets in accordance with PSAB 3150; This management position is responsible for the timely close of month-end and year-end accounting periods as well as the coordination and preparation of the annual audit working papers as well as managing various commodity tax accounting and related matters. This position is responsible for provision of accounting advisory services to all service areas including the requirement to work very closely with the financial system support team in developing objectives and priorities to ensure data integrity within the financial system; This position is also responsible for the corporate bank reconciliation functions ensuring proper support and controls are in place to facilitate the timely and efficient completion of all corporate bank reconciliation’s, regular balance sheet account reconciliation’s and provision of support to the reserves and capital accounting group; The position will also involve various aspects of forecasting and budgeting; presenting results and recommendations to Senior Management and Boards; Providing corporate cash handling advice and reviews, monitoring of Finance policies and procedures; Be responsible for the supervision of up to approximately eight (8) to ten (10) staff in regard to the above functions; Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program; Will perform other related duties as required.