Supervisor, Financial Reporting
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
July 23, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$110,779.00 - $138,474.00
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.
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 January 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position Overview:
The Supervisor, Financial Reporting role provides operational, reporting, advisory and decision-making support for accounting and financial reporting across the City. This role is accountable for the preparation and completion of the City's annual financial statements and financial information return. This role includes accountability for the reporting and reconciliation of the City's general ledger accounts. Integral to this role is the leadership and collaborative skills necessary to facilitate the annual fiscal audit through collaboration and advisory skills with various service lines across the City and the external auditor.
Responsibilities:
The Supervisor, Financial Reporting is responsible for:
- Provides day-to-day supervision of the Financial Reporting Section, including assigning work, training, skills development and carrying out performance evaluations of staff.
- Oversees preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with PSAB regulations.
- Coordinates the preparation of the financial information return in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- Prepares and reviews reconciliations for the City’s general ledger accounts in a timely manner.
- Reviews and approves accounting transactions to ensure adherence to accounting principles and Corporate Policies.
- Coordinates and performs year end processing and rollover routines.
- Coordinate with the auditors for external audit processes, including preparing analysis, working papers and schedules as required.
- Works closely with staff at POA and various local boards, provides financial reporting support, and assists with their annual audit.
- Provides support on the design, configuration, maintenance, training, user support and development of the financial system as it relates to financial reporting.
- Coordinates, prioritizes and administers financial management policies and procedures throughout the Corporation.
- Communicate financial information to internal stakeholders.
- Provide timely and clear responses to questions from Council, senior management, or auditors.
- Coordinates the City’s grant reporting to senior levels of government ensuring compliance with regulations and that reporting timelines are met.
Requirements
You have a proven track record of leadership success in a progressive work environment that focuses on financial management. Your strong analytical and decision-making skills, financial management capabilities, report writing, financial statement analysis and presentation skills complement your ability to collaborate and consult effectively with internal and external partners. You have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, and a University Degree, preferably in Business or Finance.
Your education is complemented by four (4) to seven (7) years of municipal finance or job-related experience, with at least two (2) years is in a supervisory/managerial capacity. 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:
hr@burlington.ca
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
Supervisor, Financial Reporting
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
July 23, 2025
Salary/Wage Range:
$110,779.00 - $138,474.00
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.
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 January 2026 this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position Overview:
The Supervisor, Financial Reporting role provides operational, reporting, advisory and decision-making support for accounting and financial reporting across the City. This role is accountable for the preparation and completion of the City's annual financial statements and financial information return. This role includes accountability for the reporting and reconciliation of the City's general ledger accounts. Integral to this role is the leadership and collaborative skills necessary to facilitate the annual fiscal audit through collaboration and advisory skills with various service lines across the City and the external auditor.
Responsibilities:
The Supervisor, Financial Reporting is responsible for:
- Provides day-to-day supervision of the Financial Reporting Section, including assigning work, training, skills development and carrying out performance evaluations of staff.
- Oversees preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with PSAB regulations.
- Coordinates the preparation of the financial information return in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
- Prepares and reviews reconciliations for the City’s general ledger accounts in a timely manner.
- Reviews and approves accounting transactions to ensure adherence to accounting principles and Corporate Policies.
- Coordinates and performs year end processing and rollover routines.
- Coordinate with the auditors for external audit processes, including preparing analysis, working papers and schedules as required.
- Works closely with staff at POA and various local boards, provides financial reporting support, and assists with their annual audit.
- Provides support on the design, configuration, maintenance, training, user support and development of the financial system as it relates to financial reporting.
- Coordinates, prioritizes and administers financial management policies and procedures throughout the Corporation.
- Communicate financial information to internal stakeholders.
- Provide timely and clear responses to questions from Council, senior management, or auditors.
- Coordinates the City’s grant reporting to senior levels of government ensuring compliance with regulations and that reporting timelines are met.
Requirements
You have a proven track record of leadership success in a progressive work environment that focuses on financial management. Your strong analytical and decision-making skills, financial management capabilities, report writing, financial statement analysis and presentation skills complement your ability to collaborate and consult effectively with internal and external partners. You have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, and a University Degree, preferably in Business or Finance.
Your education is complemented by four (4) to seven (7) years of municipal finance or job-related experience, with at least two (2) years is in a supervisory/managerial capacity. 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:
hr@burlington.ca
if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.