Manager of Finance

**Position**: Manager of Finance / Deputy Treasurer

**Status**: Full Time, Permanent

**Closing Date**:October 3rd, 2024

**Pay Range**:$110,649 to $134,446 annually

**Training and Development**:Paid training and professional development opportunities are offered with this position.

**Work hours**: This position offers a schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30AM to 4:30PM.

**Hybrid Work Opportunity**:Yes

**Location**:Wilmot Administration Complex, Baden Ontario

**General Purpose**:
To manage accounting systems and cash controls, taxation and utilities billing and collection processes within pertinent legislation; and the policies and guidelines established.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage the day-to-day financial services including accounting operations, operation of the municipal accounting system and front-line customer service
- Lead, prepare and present quarterly reporting to Council on Operating and Capital Program
- Manage banking and investment accounts
- Oversee reconciliation and internal audit of third-party sub-ledgers (Recreation, Cemetery, etc.) versus the General Ledger
- Manage Township’s property tax billing system including calculation of rates, billing, collection and delivery of invoices
- Manage Township’s utility billing system including calculation of rates, billing, collection and delivery of invoices
- Lead the tax roll and utility data entry and communications
- Calculates annual tax levy requirement, prepares tax levy by-laws and prepares the tax billing in accordance with levy by-law and Ontario Regulations
- Oversees the maintenance of the accounting and related records for all taxation transactions in the Township, including new and supplementary assessment; budget and legislative changes; and tax adjustments and write-offs, ensuring accuracy of same
- Oversees the maintenance of the Local Improvement and Area Charges; Registers and updates Master Files and Collector’s roll as required
- Oversee tax sale processes, including liaising with legal services for delinquent tax accounts
- Leads the tax sale processes and effectively liaises with legal services for delinquent tax accounts
- Leads the year-end audit and FIR reporting.
- Process Year End closing procedures within Tax System and General Ledger. Prepares notes and schedules for inclusion within annual financial statements and effectively participates in annual audit process.
- Prepare annual Water and Wastewater Rates review and draft operating budget
- Assist in the preparation of annual Municipal Budget
- Perform analysis of operating financial results on a weekly basis
- Provide advice to staff and other departments on financial and accounting procedures.
- Implement and supervise processes relating to cash handling, eCommerce, bank deposits
- Backup support for administrative functions including payroll and accounts receivable
- Liaise with third party software providers and area tax collectors
- Performs other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- Required Accounting or Business Administration University Degree and CPA Designation
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting environment
- Completion of the Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP) must be accomplished within the first two years of employment
- Excellent knowledge and skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems
- Ability to supervise and direct staff, with the willingness to undertake a leadership program within the first year of employment
- Ability to work well under pressure and with constant interruptions
- Capability to prioritize numerous responsibilities and pay attention to detail and accuracy
- Good public relation skills
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Valid “G” driver’s license and a good driving record
- A clean Criminal Record Check is required upon hire

**Working Conditions**:

- Work is generally performed in an office setting
- May be required to lift and move supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.
- May require use of personal vehicle

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,649.00-$134,446.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Baden, ON N3A 1A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baden, ON N3A 1A1

Application deadline: 2024-10-03