Manager Accounting Services - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

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Niagara, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Division:

Financial Management & Planning

Temporary Duration:

Approximate Duration: 12-18 months

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance Operations & Systems, the Manager Accounting Services is responsible for managing a range of accounting operations including: accounts payable, receivable, cash handling and collection functions, banking activities, tax accountability and Ontario Works support for the Region and shared service partners.

The Manger is also responsible for establishing and overseeing policies and procedures relating to the accounting services functions, ensuring effective operating controls to safeguard assets, mitigate risks and drive efficiency.

Education:

Postsecondary degree in Accounting or Finance.

Knowledge:

Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, procurement and/or process review.
Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience.
Experience in a unionized setting is preferred.
Experience with Public Sector Accounting (PSA) and notforprofit accounting standards are preferred.
Previous experience engaging with Council, Agencies, Boards and/or Committees is considered an asset.
Professional Accounting Designation (CPA/CA, CGA, CMA).
Knowledge of all legislation and/or regulations impacting municipal accounting and reporting e.g. Municipal Act, CICA/PSAB Handbook and HST.
Competence in process and continuous improvement.
Completion of the Municipal Accounting and Finance Program is preferred.
Audit designation e.g. CIA, CGAP, CFSA, CRMA, CQA, CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities:

_ Manages and coordinates a range of accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, cash handling and collection functions, banking activities, tax accountability and Ontario Works support, including development and compliance with all policies, procedures and processes relating to the accounting services functions.

(35% of time)_:

Develops and implements accounting policies, procedures and internal controls for cash handling, accounts payable, receivable and collection, banking & Ontario Works System Support activities and ensures financial transactions are being executed as per financial policy/guidance.
Ensures internal controls and procedures are in place to administer the user fee bylaw, including cash collection, receipting and tax implications.
Provides accounting services for all departments and shared service partners and maintains service level standards set.
Responsible for Accounting Services monthend processes, reviewing and approving monthly reconciliations, financial reports and journal entries.
Responsible for monthly/annual review of balance sheet accounts, relating to receivables, payables, clearing balances and loans.
Oversees information provided by source system interfaces as they pertain to A/R, A/P and Banking, ensuring fee billings, receivables, accounts payable and cash management modules are recorded.
Oversee monthly monitoring and reconciliation of Regionwide and shared service partner purchase card and employee reimbursement expenses.
Develops requirements and complete User Acceptance Testing for all changes to financial systems concerning A/R and A/P.
Ensures taxfiling (HST) information is accurately captured when transactions are processed.
Prime contact with external auditors during the financial yearend audit for accounting services.

**_ Drives continuous improvement through standardizing processes, automating procedures and streamlining team accountabilities while ensuring operatin