Supervisor, Accounting Services

Burlington Economic Development Corporation; Burlington; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension and benefits package

Opportunities to learn and grow

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

The City of Burlington is seeking a Supervisor, Accounting Services to lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, deliver financial reporting, and advise internal and external stakeholders. You will drive processes, strengthen controls, and manage cash handling in a hybrid workplace based in Burlington, ON.

The role requires CPA, a university degree in business or accounting, and at least two years in municipal finance; supervisory experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and a university degree in Business or Accounting.
• Minimum of two years in municipal finance or related experience; supervisory experience is an asset.
• Experience with financial management systems, databases, and spreadsheets; Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the City's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Lead, coach, develop, and support staff to ensure high performance and continuous learning.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure policy compliance.
• Oversee corporate cash handling and cash management controls.
• Lead governance and improvement of the city's POS solutions.
• Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives related to payment processing and financial operations.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to support financial operations and mitigate risk.
• Identify process improvements and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Provide advice on HST compliance and Public Service Body rebate requirements.
• Coordinate transfers to local boards and respond to audit inquiries.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

CPA designation

University degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Workday

Financial management systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) Closing Date: August 27, 2026 Salary/Wage Range: $112,441.00 - $140,551.00

Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include:

• flexible working hours
• mobile and hybrid working arrangements
• a great pension and benefits package
• as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership

Type of Vacancy Existing Vacancy Hours of Work 35 hours per week Department Finance

Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of Sims Square (390 Brant Street, Burlington ON). Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.

Position Overview

The Supervisor, Accounting Services role provides leadership and operational oversight for the City's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, while delivering financial reporting, advisory, and decision-making support to Local Boards, external vendors, internal departments, and customers. The role is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of financial transactions, maintaining strong internal controls, and fostering a customer-focused approach to financial service delivery. The Supervisor leads corporate-wide coordination of cash handling practices and point-of-sale (POS) solutions, working collaboratively with departments to ensure consistent processes, secure payment operations, and alignment with corporate policies, legislative requirements, and industry best practices. This role facilitates cross-functional initiatives and interdependencies related to payment processing and cash management, identifies opportunities for process improvement and modernization, and develops and maintains policies and procedures that strengthen governance, mitigate financial risk, and support the effective management of payments received and disbursed across the City.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for the City's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Lead, coach, develop, and support staff to ensure high performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial transactions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard corporate assets and ensure compliance with legislation, accounting standards, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Oversee corporate cash handling practices and ensure consistent application of cash management controls across the organization.
• Lead the governance, administration, and continuous improvement of the City's corporate point-of-sale (POS) solutions.
• Coordinate cross-departmental initiatives related to payment processing, cash handling, and financial operations to ensure consistent and efficient service delivery.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and standard operating practices that support effective financial operations and mitigate organizational risk.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, customer service, and financial controls.
• Provide advice and oversight on HST compliance and Public Service Body rebate requirements, ensuring accurate tax treatment and recovery within Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
• Coordinate transfers to local boards, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Respond to internal and external audit inquiries, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure proper documentation and professional responses.
• Participates in municipal collaboration, including CRA filing and external audits, and lead investigative responses to audit findings.
• Duties and responsibilities are inclusive but not limited to the above.

Requirements

• You have demonstrated success leading teams in a financial management environment and possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You are an effective communicator who can analyze and present financial information, build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement while delivering exceptional customer service.
• You have a CPA designation, and a university degree, preferably in Business or Accounting.
• Your education is complemented by a minimum of two (2) years of municipal finance or job-related experience, supervisory/managerial experience would be an asset.
• Experience working with financial management systems, databases and spreadsheets is required. (Workday experience will be considered an asset.)

Police Check Requirement

This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [e-mail] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Why?

Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door.

Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents.

• A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together.
• A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements.
• A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work.
• A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement.
• A great pension and benefits package.
• Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather.
• Opportunities to continuously learn and grow.

These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.