When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What We Offer We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Supervisor, Corporate Reporting within the Finance Department. Reporting to the Deputy Treasurer/Manager, Financial Strategy and Reporting, the successful candidate will provide leadership and accountability for the following functions fixed asset accounting, cash flow forecasting, investment portfolio management and accounting, grant reporting, financial aspects of the City’s Community Improvement Plans, growth revenue collections, general ledger maintenance, accounting and reporting for the City’s wholly owned subsidiaries, and other special projects as assigned.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive accounting and financial reporting practices for assigned areas of responsibility including policies and processes that include strong internal controls to ensure financial reporting is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable standards Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Ensure a disciplined accounting closing and reporting process for timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting on an established timeframe for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Review the work of the team and ensure accuracy of financial records through reconciliations of recorded balances, activity analyses and established review procedures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure proper design, operation and maintenance of the general ledger, including chart of account structure, department assignments, system access, and segregation of duties.
• Oversee the City’s investment portfolio, including investment planning, placement, and accounting, and monitor cash flow projections to ensure optimum utilization of cash resources within statutory limitations.
• Provide finance expertise for system assessments, upgrades, security reviews, and system enhancements as needed.
• Oversee and review the preparation of year-end working papers for assigned areas of responsibility and the City’s wholly owned subsidiaries and act as a liaison throughout the duration of wholly owned subsidiary financial audits.
• Be responsible for the budgeting, accounting, financial statement preparation and all related reporting for the Boards and Council with the support of the Junior Corporate Analyst; maintain legislative filings of wholly owned companies (i.e., HST, corporate tax returns).
• Oversee the fixed asset accounting function, ensure compliance with public sector accounting standards and integration of asset data with other corporate data sets (asset management).
• Oversee financial aspects of grant reporting and accounting.
• Write and review reports (Board and Council reports and internal memos) and deliver presentations as required both internally and to Council and committees when required.
• Attend Board and Council meetings and provide support to the City’s committees as required.
• Liaise with the City’s Internal Auditor as a key stakeholder and business support to the successful achievement of the Audit Work Plan. Oversee the implementation of internal audit recommendations that fall within the purview of this role.
• Be innovative and recommend changes to departmental and corporate processes that leverage technology, innovation and excellence with the outcome of creating efficiency, creating capacity, reducing burden and delivering budget savings.
• Develop and nurture a work environment that is inclusive, respectful and motivating for staff.
• Provide leadership and direction to direct reports, fostering an inclusive and high-performing work environment.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with other city departments and divisions.
• Lead special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Professional accounting designation, preferably as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Considerable accounting experience in public accounting or in a municipal/public sector environment dealing with complex accounting issues.
• Experience interpreting and applying Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Experience supervising, leading, and motivating work teams.
• Skilled in managing external audits and coordinating with auditors to ensure timely completion.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls for operational effectiveness.
• Experience writing policies, procedures and executive/board level reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proven analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Municipal accounting experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience using ERP accounting software, (JD Edwards experience an asset).
• Experience with ERP system assessments, upgrades and/or conversions would be an asset.

Hours of work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 830 am and 430 pm.

Pay/Salary Non-union Grade 6 $94,319.68 - $117,899.60

How To Apply Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by October 13, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.