About this role
  Title Manager of Financial Services / Deputy Treasurer Job Status Full Time Wage Starting at $50.48 Hours 35 hours per week Hours of work will vary due to evening council, elections, and committee meetings. Reports To Director of Corporate Services / Treasurer Location Central Elgin Posting Status Vacancy Unionized No POSITION OVERVIEW: The Manager of Financial Services/Deputy Treasurer will assist the Treasurer in overseeing the financial management of the organization, ensuring compliance with bylaws, policies and regulations, and ensuring the accuracy of accounting and related information systems.  This position will act as the backup to the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer in their absence and will supervise the Financial Analyst, Procurement and Risk Analyst and AP/AR Analyst while providing support and mentorship to other finance staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: In the absence of the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer, perform the statutory duties of the Municipal Treasurer under the Municipal Act, the Municipal Affairs Act and other Provincial Acts and Regulations. Manage and ensure the accuracy of full cycle accounting to generate timely information for decision making and compliance with regulations. Review finance related bylaws, policies and procedures by recommending amendments when necessary and implementing those that are approved. Collaborate with the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer with the planning, coordination, execution and reporting of all budget-planning initiatives for Municipal Budgets. Prepare, analyse and report monthly variance analysis and departmental operating statements in collaboration with Directors and Managers to ensure the operating and capital budgets are properly administered and variances are minimized.  Assist the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer with the administration, review and reporting of cash, investments, reserves and debt. Oversee quarterly general ledger account reconciliations and coordinate audit requirements including interim, year-end and external funding agencies. Prepare working papers for the year-end audit and the year-end closing entries to align with PSAS requirements. Manage the annual preparation of the Financial Information Return (FIR) and Financial Statements. Assist in the development and preparation of policies, procedures, and information systems necessary to ensure effective controls are in place to protect the financial affairs of the Municipality. Ensure internal controls are adhered to by all departments and all financial transactions follow corporate policy and internal control procedures. Prepare and present reports to Council and Staff, provide guidance and liaise with Council members as required.  Ensure reporting sales tax, rebates and HST, PST, GST compliance in a timely manner. Ensure processing of all financial records; oversees budget and audit for the municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Supervise the operation and management of the financial software. Undertake intermediate-to-advanced accounting functions including processing of monthly journal entries and account analysis as directed. Maintain a knowledge of new and emerging trends and technologies to be able to recommend and pursue process improvements and modernization. Liaise with consultants, vendors, and other government agencies. Respond to enquiries and/or resolve complaints from Council, Public, Staff, businesses, and other levels of government, with respect to financial matters. Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the work, standard operating guidelines and the Occupational Health & Safety Act Perform additional duties and special projects as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in finance, accounting, business or commerce, coupled with a profe