ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING SUPERVISOR Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play.

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and agile individual to join our Finance Department as an Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor.

Position Type: Permanent Full Time Department: Finance Department Hours: 35 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, with additional hours as required Reporting to the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor is responsible for supporting the City’s corporate accounting functions, including coordination of year-end audit activities, month-end finance procedures, and the development and maintenance of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. This role provides leadership within the Finance Department by supporting and coordinating departmental initiatives related to budgeting, financial reporting, and continuous improvement. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Supervisor works closely with the City’s Senior Leadership Team and departmental management to provide guidance, training, and support on financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial stewardship across the organization.

Coordinate the City’s year-end audit process, including preparing and reviewing working papers, schedules, and supporting documentation; ensuring compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and internal controls; Lead month-end and quarter-end procedures, ensuring timely and accurate completion of reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting requirements. Analyze and report on financial and operational data, including reserves, reserve funds, deferred revenues, and other key financial indicators.



Oversee onboarding and financial system access for new staff, ensuring appropriate permissions and training.

Provide financial guidance, training, and support to City departments to strengthen understanding of accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting requirements. Support the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer in departmental planning, operational analysis, and strategic financial initiatives. Assist in the development, review, and coordination of operating and capital budgets, providing analytical support and ensuring alignment with corporate financial objectives.

Collaborate with departments to improve budgeting processes, enhance financial literacy, and support long-term financial planning. Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Department, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance internal controls, and improve financial reporting.

Conduct research on emerging PSAS updates and best financial practices, recommending policy or procedural changes as required. Support corporate projects and initiatives requiring financial expertise, including system enhancements, business process reviews, and cross-departmental working groups as directed by the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer. Prepare financial analyses and reports as directed by the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer.

Provide relief to the Manager of Finance/Deputy Treasurer as appropriate. Provide coverage and support to the City’s Asset Management Division for the administration of incoming grants, initiating applications, assessing project eligibility, preparing claims and year-end reports,



and tracking compliance with program requirements. Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/SPECIALIZED SKILLS: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Four (4) years university degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.

Satisfactory Criminal Record

Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville. AMCTO Municipal Administration Program or Municipal Financial Administration Program, and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Strong understanding of PSAS and municipal financial legislation (e.g., Municipal Act, 2001). Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination within a public sector or similarly complex work environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for modeling and data analysis.

Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution. Knowledge of public-sector financial practices, reporting requirements, and financial information systems.

Experience preparing business reports, presentations, and technical documents for diverse audiences. Three (3) years of experience in municipal finance or public-sector administration.

Experience with financial ERP software.

Experience with project coordination and process improvement initiatives. Competitive market salary Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits OMERS Pension Plan If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). #

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