Accounting Supervisor

**ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR, ACCOUNTS PAYABLEFINANCE & ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT**

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the Accounting Supervisor primarily oversees day-to-day operation of the assigned functional areas and provides a strong leadership in continuously improving functional efficiency and effectiveness. This position is 1 of 2 Supervisors on the team.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for the direct supervision of the Accounts Payable, Payroll and other functions within Finance & Accounting
- Adheres to established deadlines, responsible for deliverables with accuracy and in a timely manner.
- Ensures timely closing of accounting periods and completion of monthly reconciliations and schedules.
- Leads, supports and mentors team members within Accounts Payable, Payroll and other functions within Finance & Accounting, to achieve professional growth and operational efficiency.
- Ensures financial processes are in compliance with Ministry of Children & Youth Services (MCYS) Directives and Agency’s established guidelines/procedures.
- Ensures strong internal controls over assigned functions to mitigate financial risks. Reviews and updates system controls, policies and procedures as required. Supports Agency staff in policy and procedure changes.
- Reviews and develops accounting policies and process procedures in accordance with Agency standards; provides leadership in the implementation of process improvement.
- Researches and implements improved functional service standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) based on best practices.
- Compiles and analyses large volume of data to support various department metrics and KPIs. Identifies action plans to improve performance where necessary.
- Engages and collaborates with other branches and teams to support overall Agency goals and objectives.
- Provides guidance and support to staff and evaluates staff performance in accordance with the Collective Agreement and Agency standards.
- Ensures Agency’s Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc. are incorporated into self and team.
- Creates and leads a team that reflects diversity, support differences and encourage different perspectives.
- Uses sound judgment in consideration of financial resources within branch/departmental budget.
- Ensures compliance with Agency’s financial policies and procedures, as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.) and MCYS accounting standards.
- Works and ensures all staff members works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society’s health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.
- Participates as a member of the Finance Services Management Team providing strategic direction for the Finance Department
- Performs additional duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education and Experience**
- University degree or a College diploma in a related field.
- Holds or working toward to a recognized professional designation such as CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) or PLP (Payroll Leadership Professional) and continue to maintain the appropriate professional membership in Ontario; and
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible working experience in accounting.

**Knowledge and Skills**
- High proficiency in managing full accounting close cycles and resolving complex general ledger reconciliation discrepancies.
- Experience in developing and writing of accounting policy and practical process documentation.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills in order to work effectively with various levels of staff in receiving or providing information.
- Strong relationship building and people skills to report on complex issues and facilitate co-operation among diverse groups.
- Works well in a team environment with the Finance and other non-Finance departments
- Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence solving complex problems, and strong analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills and follow a systematic method in managing large sets of data.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to deal with large volumes of work and multiple priorities.
- Results oriented with a self-motivated bias for action.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Supervisory skills to coordinate and provide guidance to the staff reporting to this position.
- Demonstrated high proficiency in the operation of a computerized accounting system such as Oracle, Excel, Word and Power Point
- Knowledge and experience working with an ERP system.
- Sound knowledge of Canadian G.A.A.P. standards and practices

**Assets**
- Experience and knowledge of the Public Sector Accounting standards and Child Welfare sector in Ontario.
- Proficiency in a secondary language

**OTHER INFORMATION**

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