Corporate Accountant

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Workplace

Job summary

City of Mississauga is seeking a seasoned financial professional to support budgets and business plans, ensuring accuracy of financial statements and forecasts. The role involves monitoring variances, managing operating and capital portfolios, and developing models to support decision making.

Hybrid work requires onsite 3 days per week at Mississauga City Hall, Mississauga, ON. Core duties include leading budget processes, conducting financial analyses, and presenting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of municipal/public sector finance experience.
• Strong understanding of finance, accounting terminology.
• Proficiency in financial analysis/modelling.
• Advanced MS Office and data analysis skills.
• Experience with SAP and Questica is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop quarterly financial statements and forecasts with variance commentary.
• Lead financial review meetings with Managers and Directors.
• Oversee operating and capital budget processes including consolidation and validation.
• Create financial models, labour costing analyses, and scenario evaluations.
• Collaborate with departments and Corporate Finance for financial submissions.
• Provide financial advice to guide planning, resourcing and decisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Public sector experience

Stakeholder communication

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Policy/legislation interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Questica

Job description

Job Summary

Supports the preparation and presentation of budgets and business plan submissions while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and forecasts. The role involves monitoring budget variances, managing complex operating and capital portfolios, and developing financial models to support decision making. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to be onsite in the office 3 days per week and allowing remote work for the remaining days. Specific in-office days may be set by the team or department to support collaboration and business needs. Our offices are located at Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Drive in Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accurate and timely presentation of financial statements.
• Develop quarterly financial statements and forecasts, providing clear variance commentary and insights for senior leadership and members of council.
• Lead financial review meetings with Managers and Directors, delivering analysis and data driven forecast recommendations that reflect current business conditions.
• Lead the Business Planning budget process, evaluating departmental initiatives for compliance, accuracy, reasonableness, and financial data integrity.
• Oversee the operating and capital budget processes, including consolidation, review, validation, and coordination with departments and corporate partners.
• Conduct financial analysis of operating and capital expenditures, identifying trends and recommending appropriate budget adjustments.
• Develop financial models, labour costing analyses, and scenario evaluations to support departmental planning and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with departments, Corporate Finance, HR, and other internal partners to support business planning, labour analysis, and financial submissions.
• Provide well supported financial advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders to guide planning, resourcing, and decision making.
• Identify, recommend, and implement enhancements to financial processes, reporting quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized post‑secondary institution, preferably in Business, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong understanding of finance, accounting, and accounting terminology are required.
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in a municipal or other public sector environment.
• Proficiency in financial analysis/modelling.
• Microsoft Office applications skills required.
• Knowledge of SAP and Questica systems an asset.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, under pressing deadlines, are essential.
• Excellent research and written skills, including reading and interpreting legislation, regulations, and policies/standards required.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a team with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in consultation with internal staff as well as external groups, agencies, corporations, and Members of Council.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have strong organizational, problem solving and decision making skills.
• The role requires business and political acumen when collaborating with internal staff and external groups.
• Staying informed of all regulations and legal requirements that may influence financial policy, projects, and initiatives.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 91,701.00 - $ 122,268.00
Grade: F
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace
Organization Unit: CPS/Business Services - T&W
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/Finance Division , Business Planning & Financial Servic
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates.

Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.