Supervisor of Accounting (18 Month Contract)

The Supervisor of Accounting oversees daily general accounting operations, including managing Development Charge deferred revenue policies, general ledger reconciliation, and operating account analysis. The position is responsible for preparing and monitoring the Operating and Capital budgets, long-term financial plans, reserve balances, and debt projections, as well as assisting in budget forecasts and presenting them to Council.

Additionally, the Supervisor of Accounting manages year end financial processes, including preparing working papers and financial statements, and is responsible for implementing new Public Service Accounting Standards (PSAS). The role includes submitting funding reports and supporting grant applications and progress reports. They also oversee the City’s Community Fund Grant program, including application tracking and analysis and handle financial reporting for cemetery trust funds and Quinte Transit.

The Supervisor is responsible for the division’s day to day supervision and operations. The Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to their work unit, including coaching and developing team members. Matters of a confidential nature shall be treated with due regard for the best interests of the municipality and its personnel.

Education and Work Experience Requirements: A minimum of a four (4) year university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or a related field, or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as a professional accounting designation such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is required for the role.

The successful candidate must have working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, and advanced Excel skills, and strong accounting skills and knowledge, including the ability to interpret and apply acts, bills, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The incumbent must also have the ability to work well independently on several projects concurrently and possess excellent communication, organizational and creative thinking skills.

The position requires four (4) years of experience, preferably in a municipal accounting/finance environment, or a related field. The successful candidate will be a flexible self-starter with strong, interpersonal, customer service, problem solving, and multitasking skills, analytical, and research skills with a strong orientation towards detail.

Preferred assets to this position include certificates related to Municipal Governance, Property Taxation or Public Sector Accounting, a valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a safe driving record in good standing, satisfactory to the employer. Previous supervisory experience, previous experience in a unionized environment and previous municipal experience is also considered a preferred asset.

Remuneration: 2025 Non-Union Salary Grid Band 9 - $103,012.00 annually.

Note: This is a contract, up to 18 months for an upcoming vacancy. This position may have the opportunity to participate in the City’s Flexible Work Program, subject to applicable policies and approvals.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Quinte West is pleased to accommodate individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call 613-392-2841 ext. 1106 or email hr@quintewest.ca if you require an accommodation to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

The City of Quinte West does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates in its recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed and assessed by Human Resources staff and the hiring manager.

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