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As a leader in modernization, innovation, and creativity, East Gwillimbury is proud to be selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2025. Located along Highway 404 in northern York Region, East Gwillimbury is a premier centre for growth within the GTA and is also Canada’s fastest-growing municipality (based on 2021 Census data). EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs, and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work.   

The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference!    

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager of Accounting is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the general accounting area of the Financial Services Branch, including financial planning and reporting, business plan and budget coordination, coordinating accounting functions, staff supervision and development, providing financial guidance and support to operating departments, coordinating year-end and internal audits, process improvement, policy/report preparation, providing back-up support and assuming the responsibilities of Deputy Treasurer as required. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Review and approve financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with all applicable legislation.  Review and approve the associated general ledger posting  

• Coordinate the preparation of annual and multi-year operating budgets, including providing guidance to departments to review in year budget variance reports  

• Oversee and prepare general ledger and other account analysis and reconciliation 

• Supervise assigned staff including scheduling, training and development, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, health and safety, human resources policies interpretation/application, discipline and termination recommendations 

• Oversee the accounting for tangible assets in accordance with PSAB and ensure compliance with the approved tangible capital assets policy, and the sustainability of a system to accurately track capital asset transactions 

• Coordinate the Financial Statements and Annual Financial report  

• Collaborate with other municipalities and senior levels of government on various issues such as payroll, expenditure control, financial systems, financial reporting and general accounting issues 

• Coordinate the interim and year end audit; liaise with external auditors, and implement any external or internal audit recommendations  

The ideal candidate will have five (5) years of experience within a municipal Finance Department coupled with demonstrated supervisory experience in public sector finance including successful experience leading staff, supporting operating departments, and undertaking complex financial analyses, processes and best practices in a busy growth environment. They will possess a university degree in Finance, Commerce, Business/Public Administration or related discipline and professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) or equivalent), and full membership in good standing in the corresponding association. Other requirements include:   

• Working knowledge of municipal financial legislation/regulations including the relevant sections of the Municipal Act, Excise Tax Act, Income Tax Act, etc.  

• Working knowledge of financial/tax issues facing local government in Ontario and municipal financial operation/administration in general, professional accounting principles/practices and the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards, payroll processes and statutory requirements. 

• Proven experience developing, monitoring and reporting of related overarching corporate financial strategies, policies, guidelines, processes, procedures, internal controls, and financial analytics. 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and operating complex financial models and scenario/what if analysis 

• Experience utilizing cash flow models and the ten-year capital forecast, analyzing and preparing accompanying reserve and reserve fund forecasts, and identifies cash flow risk issues and areas of concern. 

• Previous experience with accounting software: Vadim/Cityview Budgeting considered an asset. 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Project management and organizational skills to manage changing and competing priorities. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.  Strong written and verbal communication skills including presentations and public speaking. 

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented individual capable of working in a dynamic and challenging environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with managers and staff, and internal alliances/partnerships; to foster amicable relationships with employee groups; to align departmental programs/services with corporate goals and objectives and to champion the mission and values of the Town.  

• Proficiency using business productivity applications including the Microsoft 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint). 

Salary Range: Band 8: $110,947 – $130,532  

Deadline for applications is June 8, 2025 

For more information and to apply please visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/careers  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. 

The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Town of East Gwillimbury will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Town’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection.