Accounting Supervisor

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Greater Sudbury is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to assist in managing internal financial controls and policies. In this role, you will supervise finance staff, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and analyze budgetary expenditures. Candidates should possess a university degree in Accounting or a related field and hold a CPA designation, along with relevant experience in financial management. The position offers a contract duration of up to 18 months, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related discipline from a recognized university with Canadian accreditation.
• A professional accounting designation Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Over 2.5 years of related experience in budgeting and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager of Finance, GSHO in managing internal financial controls.
• Supervise and direct finance section staff within Housing Operations.
• Perform payment authority on all disbursements ensuring compliance.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Staff supervision

Budgeting skills

Strong analytical abilities

Education

University degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Job Description

Section: Finance

Division: Housing Operations

Department: Community Services

Initial Reporting Location: 10 Elm Street

Job Status: Contract Position

Estimated Probable Duration: Up to Eighteen (18) Months

Number of Vacancies: 1

Affiliation: Non union

Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range/Rate of Pay: Group 11 - $3,197.60 to $3,764.60 bi-weekly

A vulnerable sector check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your vulnerable sector check with your application.

Main Function

Reporting directly to the Manager of Finance, Greater Sudbury Housing Operations (GSHO), the Accounting Supervisor will assist the Manager of Finance, GSHO in managing and maintaining a system of internal financial controls and professional accounting policies, procedures, and practices for the Division. The Accounting Supervisor will gather data, monitor, and analyze revenue and expenses to facilitate decision making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic objectives. The position will supervise and provide support and direction to the finance section bargaining unit staff to ensure the effective administration of financial accounting processes and accuracy, corporate financial reporting including administration of the accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accounting function of the Greater Sudbury Housing Operations.

Characteristic Duties

• Supervise, monitor, direct and support bargaining unit staff within the finance section of Housing Operations.
• Perform payment authority on all disbursements, ensuring payments are properly authorized, timely, accurate and in accordance with purchasing by-law.
• Maintain Master Accounts Payable Vendor List including authorization of new vendor set ups and monitor compliance WSIB and Insurance requirements. Perform annual vendor clean up in accordance with City of Greater Sudbury (CGS) Supplier Master File Database Policy and Procedures.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, regulatory reporting, recording of sundry revenues as well as subledger and account reconciliations.
• Analyse and post Rent Batch and Rent Supplement.
• Ensure accuracy of tenants pre-authorized payments prior to processing.
• Oversee the collection of past tenant debt.
• Oversee the completion of the annual bad debt write-offs of past tenant arrears.
• Oversee the accuracy of payroll processing for the division in PeopleSoft.
• Prepare monthly financial information and financial reports for senior management as required.
• Provide support to direct reports resolving accounting and process issues as they arise.
• Conduct internal reviews to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and assess adequacy of internal controls. Report to the Manager of Finance, GSHO inconsistencies and instances of noncompliance.
• Recommend and participate in designing and strengthening financial policies, procedures, and practices in support of an efficient and effective financial control framework.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Monitor and analyze the monthly and year to date expenditures and year to date revenue.
• Recommend best business practices.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports, as required.
• Provide financial support and analysis to department managers for cost savings initiatives, as required.
• Assist with the annual external audit.
• Monitor and manage performance, conduct job performance appraisals, recruit staff and issue discipline in accordance with applicable policy and collective bargaining agreements. Act as management’s representative in the Grievance Procedures in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Respond to major emergencies after office hours.
• Consult and liaise with Information Technology (IT) Department for all technology issues within the section.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Training

• University degree in a related discipline (e.g., Accounting, Business Administration, etc.) from a recognized university with Canadian accreditation.
• A professional accounting designation Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.

Experience

• Over two and one half (2½) years up to and including five (5) years of related experience (e.g., budgeting and accounting).

Knowledge Of

• CGS’s priorities.
• Budgeting and accounting with reference to municipal finance.
• Applicable legislation and related regulations.
• Current and emerging management issues within CGS as they affect the division.
• Best practices within areas of responsibility.
• Horizontal linkages to other relevant governmental levels and services as well as the private sector.

Abilities To

• To understand and meet the needs of customers.
• To prepare operating and capital budgets for the division.
• Translate CGS’s vision for other both within and outside CGS.
• Align systems to facilitate better service for the citizens of CGS.
• Link programs, services, and policies of the division to broad policy objectives of the organization.
• Balance conflicting demands from stakeholders.
• Respond quickly to emerging opportunities or risks.
• Provide a stabilizing influence with the division.

Personal Suitability

• Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Language

• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.

Other Requirements

• May require the use of a personal or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.
• Provide, at own cost, a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Competencies: Competency Library - Level 2 Proficiency (Supervisory)

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $2,912.70 to $3,427.20 bi-weekly. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Click on the Apply for Job button.
• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
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• .docx
• .txt
• .pdf
• .rtf
• Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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