Supervisor of Accounting

The Peel District School Board (PDSB) is a racially, culturally and linguistically diverse board that serves 155,000+ students and approximately 17,000 employees. In PDSB, 87% of students are racialized, non-white, representing 162 different ethnic backgrounds. Students in Peel have 121 different first languages. Student diversity also exists in terms of gender and gender expression, sexuality and in terms of ability and faith. A responsive and empathetic understanding of the lived experiences of the students and communities we serve is vital to those who will take on leadership roles within the PDSB. The workforce consists of teachers, office staff, custodial staff, education assistants and professional staff. The workforce is largely unionized through PDSB’s numerous affiliated bargaining agents.

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Supervisor of Accounting provides supervision, direction and guidance regarding general accounting functions, including accounts payable, to ensure proper accounting controls and compliance with Board Policies and Procedures, Board Practices as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. As part of the accounting function this position also prepares and/ or reconciles various balance sheet accounts and prepares the monthly and yearend balance sheet schedules and other ad hoc duties.

**Responsibilities include**: preparation, review and analysis of the monthly balance sheet schedules to meet the five (5) day reporting deadline and identify issues on a timely basis; provide guidance to the accounting assistant and other general accounting staff in preparing monthly schedules and reports; reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries; monitor activity, reconciliations and balances of all balance sheet accounts; provide explanation of variances in the balance sheet accounts; monitor A/ P sub

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other related discipline is required

Professional Accounting designation CPA ( CMA, CGA, CA) is required

Minimum 7 years progressive business and accounting experience

Public sector experience is an asset

Thorough knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board ( PSAB) standards

Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP),

Demonstrated effective coordination, planning, decision making and problem solving skills

Excellent organization skills, analytical skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated leadership skills and experience supervising a team

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

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Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school community and/ or work environment

Record of satisfactory on
- the-job performance while employed by the Peel District School Board

Commitment to Equity, Anti-Oppression and Anti-Racism

The Peel District School Board is committed to equity in employment. We are committed to equitable hiring practices that allow us to hire qualified staff who reflect the full diversity of the Region of Peel. We will provide reasonable accommodation (e.g. an accessible location, rescheduling of interviews that fall on Days of Significance etc.) based on any of the human rights protected grounds, during the hiring process if advised in advance.

We are committed to inclusion, anti-oppression and anti-racist practices while also supporting the continuous growth and development of an equitable and empowered education system at the PDSB.

Criminal Background Check

Recruitment Process

Preference will be given to qualified members of the Administrative Staff Group (ASG).