Supervisor, Finance

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Health, vision & dental coverage

Vacation and holidays

EFAP

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Career development

Job summary

City of Thunder Bay is seeking a Supervisor Finance to lead a Finance Unit, drive process improvements, and ensure accurate financial processing across payables, reconciliations, and GL activities. You'll coach staff, manage workflows, and strengthen controls while aligning with organizational priorities.

This role offers a collaborative environment, opportunities to influence financial operations, and a commitment to service excellence within municipal programs.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma with progressive experience in financial processes.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience in finance.
• Experience in payables, reconciliations, and general ledger.
• Ability to lead process improvements and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Finance Unit direction and day-to-day operations.
• Lead reconciliations, payables processing, and GL support activities.
• Provide guidance on complex transactions and system processes.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end activities and ensure deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Budget monitoring

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Diploma in accounting or finance

Job description

Lead Financial Services. Improve Processes. Strengthen Service Delivery.

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs—where your financial expertise, leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement help ensure the efficient delivery of financial services that support the entire organization.

Here, you will lead a team responsible for the delivery of financial transaction and payables processing, reconciliations, and general ledger support functions. Through strong leadership, effective process oversight, and a commitment to accuracy and accountability, you will play a key role in supporting the financial integrity and operational success of municipal programs and services across the City.

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.

Where Leadership and Financial Expertise Come Together

As the Supervisor Finance, you’ll play a key role in the evolution of the City’s Finance Unit. Leading a newly structured team of finance professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize workflows, define service standards, strengthen processes, and foster a collaborative and customer-focused approach to financial service delivery.

Working closely with Finance leadership, departments across the Corporation, and key internal stakeholders, you’ll ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and consistently while identifying opportunities to improve processes, enhance internal controls, and support organizational priorities. Through coaching, mentoring, and team development, you’ll contribute to building a strong foundation for service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys balancing people leadership, process improvement, and operational oversight while helping shape how financial services are delivered across the Corporation.

Whether you live in Thunder Bay, are looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your leadership, expertise, and contributions are recognized and valued.

How You’ll Lead and Support Your Team

In this role, you will provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for financial transaction processing and financial operations. You will also have the following accountabilities:

• Manage the direction and the day-to-day operation of the Finance Unit of the Finance Division.
• Participate as a member of the Finance Management Team in the development of strategic initiatives for the Division consistent with the overall strategic direction of the Corporate Services Department and the Corporation; provides input into the identification and development of Divisional policies, strategic initiatives, projects and priorities.
• Participate in the development and administration of the operating and capital budget, identify priorities, and monitor expenses ensuring budget requests are consistent with the Division operating objectives.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of Finance Clerks and the Senior Finance Clerk, including training, scheduling, performance management, and providing guidance on financial processes and procedures.
• Oversee payables processing and general ledger support activities, including transaction review, approvals, and issue resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and support to staff on complex transactions, policy interpretation, and system processes.
• Review and monitor reconciliations, identifies discrepancies, and ensures timely investigation and correction of variances.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve escalated issues from departments, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support month-end and year-end activities, ensuring completion of reconciliations and required working papers.
• Monitor workload distribution, sets priorities, and ensure service levels and deadlines are maintained.

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 the Supervisor Finance, 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
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
• Exposure to strategic corporate initiatives and cross-departmental projects
• A collaborative leadership environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and creative problem solving
• Leadership development opportunities to help you grow your supervisory and management capabilities
• The opportunity to lead process improvements and modernization initiatives that strengthen financial operations

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Here’s what will help you succeed as the Supervisor Finance:

• Degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and 3 years of progressive experience in a financial or accounting environment, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and accounts payable, or
• Diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field and 5 years of progressive experience in a financial or accounting environment, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and accounts payable.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Must have thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and transaction-based accounting functions.
• Ability to interpret and apply corporate financial policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop staff.
• Ability to coordinate workflows, set priorities, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Administration, Union executives, superiors, co-workers, employees, and the general public

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you’ll help shape meaningful work, support organizational success, and contribute to an exceptional employee experience.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Your Privacy

The City of Thunder Bay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We are committed to a recruitment process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free.

If you need an accommodation during any part of the recruitment process, let us know — we will work with you to meet your needs.

For privacy and fairness, please do not include photos, ID cards, driver’s licences, or police record checks with your application. These documents will only be requested if you’re successful.