Deputy Treasurer

The Township of Hamilton is a rural/urban community nestled between Lake Ontario and Rice Lake in Northumberland County, one hour east of Toronto and next door to the Town of Cobourg. With a population of approximately 11,000 residents the Township offers a delightful blend of the Oak Ridges Moraine, active farms, residential subdivisions and estates, historic villages, waterfront, and tourism.

The Township is situated within the traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg and Chippewa nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. Our work on these lands respectfully acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding contributions to the area now known as the Township of Hamilton.

All positions in the Corporation of the Township of Hamilton support the Township’s vision of making life better every day by creating a vibrant and sustainable township we are all proud to call home. Employees demonstrate empathy and respect in all interactions, are committed to service excellence.

As part of our mission to provide effective and efficient services to our residents, the Township is now accepting resumes from qualified applicants for the vacant position of Deputy Treasurer.

What will you do:

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of accounting, accounts receivable and payable, and will administer reserves, coordinate banking, cash-flow monitoring, and the generation of internal & external financial reports.
• Acts as payroll supervisor and processes payroll when required.
• Responsible for the Township’s Asset Management Plan and related reporting.
• Oversee month end reconciliations and coordinate audit requirements, including interim and year-end.
• Oversee the Township’s purchasing activities.
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budget and forecast.
• Monitor the annual operating and capital budgets. 
• Coordinate the Township’s Annual Grant Application Program.
• Prepare and monitor compliance with financial agreements and grant application/agreements on behalf of the municipality.
• Assist in the development and preparation of policies, procedures, and systems necessary to ensure that the effective controls are in place to protect the financial affairs of the Township.
• Assist to ensure internal controls within the Township are being adhered to by all departments and all financial transactions follow corporate policy and internal control procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of new and emerging trends and technologies to be able to recommend and pursue process improvements and modernization.
• Liaise with consultants, vendors, and other government agencies.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as required. 
• Other duties as assigned.

What we expect of you:

• A degree from a recognized university in Business, Finance, Accounting or other related discipline.
• Successful completion of Chartered Professional Accountants [CPA] designation in good standing. 
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive, related and demonstrated experience.
• Thorough knowledge of financial, purchasing, accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of the Municipal Act and other legislation affecting municipalities.
• Demonstrated ability in understanding best practices in financial management and controls. 
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with budgeting.
• Experience in Municipal sector would be an asset.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize workload and perform tasks without direct supervision. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment 
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and database applications) and Great Plains.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Class "G" driver's license in good standing, have access to a reliable vehicle for use on Township business, and be able to provide a current acceptable driver's abstract.

Please note: After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but we still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.

The Corporation of the Township of Hamilton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please review our careers webpage.

The Corporation of the Township of Hamilton is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted to schedule an interview and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Interested applicants should forward a PDF copy of their cover letter and resume (one document preferred) in confidence to the attention of hr@hamiltontownship.ca by 4pm on Friday, December 6, 2024.

While we appreciate all applications, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. We do not retain unsolicited applications.