Accounting Supervisor

Responsibilities :

• Ensure timely closing of accounting periods and completion of monthly reconciliations and schedules.
• Ensure strong internal controls over assigned functions to mitigate financial risks, reviewing and updating system controls, policies and procedures as required, and providing leadership in implementation of process improvement.
• Compile and analyse large volume of data to support various department metrics and KPIs, identifying action plans to improve performance where necessary.
• Review and develop accounting policies and process procedures in accordance with organization standards and best practices;

provide leadership in implementation of process improvement.

• Use sound judgment in consideration of financial resources within branch and department budgets.
• Research and implement improved functional service standards and standard operating procedures based on best practices.
• Participate as member of the Finance Services Management Team. Engage with other branches and teams to support overall organizational goals and objectives.
• Additional finance and accounting supervisory and operational responsibilities as required.

Qualifications :

Education : University degree or College diploma Accounting and Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.

Professional Credentials : Valid Ontario CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) or PLP (Payroll Leadership Professional) professional designation awarded or in view.

Preferred Work Experience : At least 5+ years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Sector Experience : Demonstrated sound knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).

Leadership Experience and Skills :

• Demonstrated supervisory skills to coordinate and provide guidance to staff.
• 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.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements :

• Expert level proficiency in MSExcel (will be tested)
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with accounting ERP systems such as Oracle (may be tested).
• Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint (may be tested).
• Strong English communication skills, including advanced level business writing skills, and verbal presentation skills suitable to a range of audiences including senior leadership.
• Proficiency in a secondary language an asset.

Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes :

• Sound knowledge of Canadian GAAP standards and practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency managing full accounting close cycles and resolving complex general ledger reconciliations.
• Experience developing and writing accounting policy and practical process documentation.
• Proven ability to follow a systematic method in managing large sets of data.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to deal with large volumes of work and multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character. Responsible, reliable and works to deadlines.
• Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.
• Strong relationship management skills including client and vendor relations management, business networking, negotiation, change management and consulting / advisory skills.
• Demonstrated successful experience of prioritizing work, making decisions and communicating with others within a values framework of respect, equity, anti-racism, diversity and inclusivity.

Additional Requirements :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work 100% onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies
• Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities.
• Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.
• Satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References.

Application Notes :

Recommended Application Date : We kindly request that you submit your resume as soon as possible as our client will not accept new applications after Friday November 22, 2024.

Qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.