Supervisor of Accounting - Burlington, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

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Burlington, Canada

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Description

Position:

***Supervisor of Accounting - School Finances

Salary Range:
Band 8 - $ 86,484 - $ 103,134

Location:

***JWS Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario

Work Schedule:

***35 hours/week

Effective Date:

***As Soon As Possible

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting
School Finances & Risk Management the Supervisor of Accounting
School Finances provides guidance, training and support to schools to ensure policy compliance, accuracy of records and analysis of school generated funds reports and school decentralized budgets.
The Supervisor of Accounting
School Finances is also responsible for the supervision of the Supervisors
School Business in the Secondary panel in collaboration with school Principals. The Supervisor of Accounting
School Finances must act as a key resource in providing advice and instruction to schools' administrative staff, third party financial services and software providers, vendors, auditors and other external stakeholders. The Supervisor of Accounting
School Finance is also responsible for the implementation, maintenance and security of systems used for financial transactions and reporting in coordination with the Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning and execution of processes and overseeing the financial work performed in schools using accounting training and expertise to ensure that internal controls and procedures are in place and being followed to mitigate risk and ensure efficient and effective operations
Coordinates the collection, administration, consolidation and analysis of school generated funds financial reporting for yearend management, Ministry reporting purposes and identification of unusual patterns and activity. Coordinates yearend reporting of Board's annual Charitable Information Return
Implements, promotes, and provides user support and reporting for the Board's Financial systems including Sparkrock (NAV), eBASE, School Cash Suite and community portal using technical training and accounting expertise
Reviews existing procedures and processes to ensure continual efficiency and effectiveness and compliance with Public Sector Accounting Board Standards (PSAB), legislative requirements of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance etc. and uses training, experience and professional judgment to design and implement new or updated processes and procedures
Prepare annual school budget allocations using data from a variety of sources and analyze impact of proposed changes to the school budget allocation model.
Work collaboratively with school staff, Superintendents, School Council members and external stakeholders on special events and school projects to ensure all HDSB policies and procedures are adhered to and decisions align with HDSB's mission and values
Ensure adherence to Administrative Procedure on Charitable Donations and regulatory requirements for donations to the Board
Manages talent and financial resources to ensure they are being used effectively by using leadership and management skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervisors
School Business (Dual Supervision with School Principals)

Minimum Qualifications:

A University degree
5 years of related work experience in Accounting or Finance role
23 years in supervisory role
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board Standards
Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Donation and Commodity taxes (HST) requirements
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Understanding of software functionality and data management
Knowledge of internal controls and experience with designing and managing internal controls
Valid Driver's License and access to vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors of Commerce, Accounting or Business
57 years of work experience in a Supervisory role in the Public Sector of Accounting or Finance
35 years of experience working with Public Sector Accounting Board Standards (PSAB)
Additional courses in School Board Administration at a University Level
Project management skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Experience with monthend and yearend procedures
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 9, 2023
Job Category: Management & Professionals
Job Code # First consideration for posted vacancies will be given to qualified applicants from the employee group in which the vacancy occurs.

Equity:

The Halton District School Board recognizes that, consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, employment practices and procedures at all levels should reflect, demonstrate understanding of and respond to a diverse population. The Board is committed to providing a workplace environment that is fair a