Job Brief

This position coordinates financial matters related to Operating and Capital functions and ministry programs in various departments within the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Job Brief

This position coordinates financial matters related to Operating and Capital functions and ministry programs in various departments within the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Employment Status

Permanent Full time

Union

CUPE 855 Inside

Open To

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Date Of Posting

Oct 5/26

Closing Date

22/10/2026

Duration (if Temporary)

N/A

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications to join our team as a Finance Coordinator. When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day you are having a positive impact in the community.Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to our values of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a secure and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement.

As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following:

- flexible work hours
- remote and hybrid working arrangements
- OMERS pension (defined benefit)
- employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement




- education reimbursement and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement

Job Title: Finance Coordinator (Budget and Financial Planning)

Wage: $40.57 - $ )

Reports To: Supervisor, Budget and Financial Planning

Department: Corporate Services

Location: Lindsay, ON

Hours: Normal working hours are 35 hours per week

Essential Duties

- Assist departments with the development of annual operating budgets
- Monitor actual expenditures and investigate significant variances through consultation with department staff
- Complete monthly and/or quarterly variance analysis
- Build models and develop internal financial reports to assist departments in managing their business on an ongoing basis, as well as to assist forecast projections of revenues and expenditures
- Prepare, produce, and balance various statistical and accounting reports
- Provide backup for other accounting and financial positions, as required
- Administer general accounting functions for various City departments in collaboration with staff and Finance supervisors
- Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of accounts, investigate variances and implement corrective adjustments
- Analyze data, research and forecast trends that may impact future costs; ensuring full entitlements from funding sources




- Support the financial activity and reconciliation of grants and reserves
- Produce and present financial reports to operating managers, Directors, Agencies and Boards
- Compile year-end working papers and statements, month end closing checklists, journal vouchers and reports; acting as primary contact for all audit queries
- Assist with internal controls and external audits
- Troubleshoot and resolve database software issues in cooperation with Information Technology staff; addressing concerns, testing enhancements/upgrades, recommending improvements, ensuring support and training to all users
- Write draft Standard Operating Procedures resulting from continual business process review including documentation of scope and implementation for audit purposes

Qualifications

- Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment
- Accounting designation such as Certified General Accountant, Certified Management Accountant or Chartered Accountant, or ability and willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and general municipal accounting
- Working knowledge in budgeting, banking and general accounting functions
- Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands
- Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies outlined below
- Demonstrated proficiency in Micro

📌 Finance Coordinator (Lindsay)
🏢 Kawartha Lakes
📍 Lindsay