Supervisor of Financial Reporting

The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance - successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, white sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal - truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience.

Under the direction of the Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer, the Financial Reporting Supervisor is responsible for the administration of the accounting and budgeting functions of the Finance Department. The role will assist in preparing periodic and annual financial statements, account analysis and reconciliations, annual budget preparation, and maintaining the chart of accounts, and internal control maintenance.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Administers the municipal chart of accounts covering all financial aspects of City operations including the capital fund, revenue fund, trust funds and reserve funds.
- Liaises with external auditors, provides clarification of financial data to auditors, and responds to concerns related to accounting practices and controls.
- Manages City funds by conducting bank transactions; reviewing financial position and projecting cash flows; negotiating investments and fund transfers within delegated limits; reviewing and approving monthly reconciliations.
- Controls the General Ledger by directing the maintenance of G/L accounts including taxation, payables, labour distribution, water billing/receivable, capital, debt, etc.
- Maintains the budgetary process by: reviewing monthly budget performance and providing analysis of variances; reviewing the format and presentation of data; evaluating departmental submissions for accuracy and adherence to guidelines; advising departments on content and presentation of their data; and participating in budget deliberation meetings.
- Helps manage staff by assigning work, setting priorities and providing guidance on technical problems; ensuring that collective agreements are maintained and responding to grievances.
- Reviews all year end operating statements accounts for proper recording of revenue and expenditures for operating, capital, water, wastewater, Library, Trusts, Reserves. Prepares accounting to fund all capital projects and transfers between funds. Ensure all asset and liability accounts are recorded properly with appropriate working papers for the auditors. Reviews draft financial reports and prepares the Financial Information Return (FIR) for the Provincial Reporting deadline. Prepares final report to Council.
- Ensures proper reporting of Municipality’s financial position to Council, Department Managers, Public and Provincial and Federal Government Agencies.
- Develops appropriate reports of the current and projected financial condition of the municipality (eg. trend analysis) for Council and senior administrative staff. Prepares reports and statistical summaries as necessary for review by the CAO, Council or other bodies. Reviews and assesses long range policy initiatives by the Province, Region and other jurisdictions, etc. relevant to the corporation.
- Responsible for the management of Municipal Debt, Reserves and Reserve Funds and Cash management.
- Performs other related duties as may be required.

**Qualifications**
- 4 year undergraduate university degree in Business Accounting.
- Certified accounting designation (CPA) or working towards obtaining.
- 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience.
- Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and guidelines established by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants and Public Sector Accounting and Auditing.
- Knowledge of financial planning, analytical skills and techniques, management accounting and audit and financial controls to direct the performance of the corporation.
- Good general knowledge of municipal government.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact courteously, diplomatically and tactfully with a variety of employees, officials, public and Council.
- Organizational skills required to ensure proper work planning and scheduling, as well as the ability to expedite all issues to promote effectiveness and efficiency.

This is a full-time, non-union position working 35 hours per week. The salary range is $83,101 - $97,224, and comes with a comprehensive compensation package including benefits and Omers Pension Plan.

The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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**Job Types**: Full-time,