Coordinator Financial Reporting - Full-Time

City of Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Health, vision, dental

Paid vacation

EFAP

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

The City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Coordinator Financial Reporting to support corporate financial accountability, funding compliance, and strategic decision-making. You will work across departments to ensure accurate reporting, maximize external funding, and provide analyses that inform city decisions.

In this municipal role, you’ll coordinate reporting and grant funding, participate in forecasting, and contribute to sound financial stewardship within a diverse, purpose-driven team.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration or commerce majoring in accounting with municipal or broader public sector experience.
• Three years of budgeting, financial reporting and resource management experience.
• Knowledge of applying funding opportunities and reporting to federal/provincial agencies; strong inter-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial reporting, funding applications, and compliance with funding agreements.
• Prepare analyses, forecasts, and cash flow studies; liaise with auditors and resources.
• Manage database of funding opportunities and coordinate external funding applications across departments.
• Serve as primary contact with federal/provincial agencies for reports and funding insights.
• Advise on accounting standards and use of SAP and other financial reporting tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Municipal experience

Education

Bachelors in Business Administration (Accounting)

Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting)

Tools

SAP

Job description

The City of Thunder Bayprovidesexceptional quality of life to those wholive, work, and play in Thunder Bay–a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay isrich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We valueourhigh quality of lifeand promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together!

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Job Description

Deliver Insight. Support Accountability. Unlock Opportunity.

Grow your Finance Career with variety, purpose and balance.

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs—where your expertise in financial reporting, analysis, grant administration, and strategic planning helps support informed decision-making and the delivery of services that benefit our community. Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it's a city where you can grow personally and professionally.

Here your well-being matters. We invest in your future with comprehensive benefits, a secure pension, and meaningful career development opportunities, along with access to wellness programs that balance in and out of work. This is your chance to enjoy a meaningful financial career while maintaining work-life balance and support projects that touch thousands of lives every day.

Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day

As a Coordinator Financial Reporting, you'll play a key role in supporting corporate financial accountability, funding compliance, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with departments across the organization, you'll help ensure accurate financial reporting, maximize external funding opportunities, and provide analysis that supports sound business and financial decisions.

At the City, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of projects, helping you grow your expertise in a municipal setting. Coordinating financial reporting, performance measurement, and grant funding applications, you’ll gain a broad exposure to a variety of projects and apply your expertise while keeping your work interesting and impactful. You will collaborate with departments across the Corporation to prepare meaningful financial analyses in order to ensure strong financial stewardship. Your work will directly support employees and residents across Thunder Bay.

You’ll also be part of a workplace that values respect, fosters growth, and promotes a culture of diversity, well-being, and collaboration.

How You’ll Support and Shape Financial Services

In this role, you will coordinate financial reporting, support funding initiatives, and provide analysis and guidance to support corporate objectives. You will also have the following accountabilities:

• Manage the financial, monitoring and reporting processes associated with funding applications, including coordination with staff across various departments, in order to complete accurate financial and statistical reporting as required by funding agencies and to ensure compliance with the terms of the funding agreements.
• Initiate and prepare financial reports, analyses, benchmarking, forecasts, cash flows, and other studies; interface with auditors, and internal and external resources as required.
• Manage a database of funding opportunities, applications and current status and reviews and coordinate applications for external funding opportunities in collaboration with multiple departments.
• Responsible for acting as a primary contact and liaison with federal and provincial agencies for report submissions and to seek insights into funding programs.
• Act as a financial and accounting advisor/resource and provides guidance and directions related to appropriate accounting standards and use of SAP and other financial reporting software.

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What You Can Count On With Us

We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As a Coordinator Financial Reporting, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
• A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
• Exposure to a wide range of corporate initiatives, funding programs, and strategic projects
• A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-departmental partnership
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated and talented team, who are highly respected within the Corporation

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Here’s what will help you succeed as the Coordinator Financial Reporting:

• Degree in business administration or commerce majoring in accounting together with three years’ accounting or related experience, preferably in the municipal or broader public sector; or
• Diploma in business administration in accounting together with five years’ accounting or related experience, preferably in the municipal or broader public sector
• Three years of previous budget preparation, financial reporting and resource management experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with applying and reporting for federal, provincial and non-government funding opportunities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other levels of government, private and public officials, direct reports, co-workers, and the general public
• Strong project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

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• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.