Supervisor- Accounts Payable
City of Thunder Bay
500 Donald Street EastThunder Bay, OntarioP7C5K4
Under the general supervision of the Manager Corporate Financial Services and as part of the Corporate Services Team, is responsible for the effective and efficient management of accounts payable and performs project review and consulting assignments in order to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Corporation’s financial business processes; conducts ongoing analysis of various Corporate Financial Information Systems (CFIS) business requirements; maintains the accounting and financial reporting functionality of various CFIS; prepares various financial reports and analyses; and undertakes other special projects as requested.
Full Time
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
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4/15/2025
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• Participates with the Division Director and Manager in planning and implementing short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Provides assistance with the corporate budget, tangible capital asset accounting, general accounting, and documentation as required.
• Conducts best practice reviews and recommends business process re-engineering with respect to CFIS and business processes.
• Develops business and accounting processes for the effective utilization of the City’s CFIS.
• Administers various modules of the CFIS in conjunction with the project lead/manager and other departmental staff.
• Reviews, evaluates, plans, implements and administers the CFIS within the Corporation.
• Develops reports and financial statement specifications in the CFIS.
• Prepares financial reports, analyses, background material, and briefing notes.
• Conducts research studies, analyses, benchmarking research, and business case analysis for special projects, and compiles results.
• Participates in the long-term financial planning process as directed, including completion of financial modeling and long-range forecasting.
• Provides internal audit process reviews to ascertain Corporate compliance with established Corporate financial and procurement policies and procedures.
• Provides project-specific accounting and financial planning assistance to departments.
• Coordinates and leads cross-functional management teams, as required.
• Acts for and/or represents the Director-Financial Services as well as the Manager Corporate Financial Services, as required.
• Manages the direction and the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable Unit of the Finance Division.
• Assesses Unit staffing needs, makes recommendation on complement amendments and organizational structure, participates in recruitment processes, and makes effective hiring decisions.
• Supervises Unit staff including staff development, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, collective agreement administration, discipline and termination decisions with the support of the Manager Corporate Financial Services.
• Prepares and controls the Unit Budget.
• Conducts research and prepares various financial reports and analyses.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.
Education/Experience:
• Degree in business administration, commerce, or related discipline; and
• A professional accounting designation; and
• Three years of accounting experience in a computerized environment
• Supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment
Skills/Abilities:
• Strong skills and experience in public sector accounting and financial statement disclosure
• Knowledge in the use of software applications for financial systems, including general ledger accounting, operating and capital budget systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing and to present ideas to a variety of audiences
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with members of City Council, private and public officials, departmental staff, direct reports, co-workers, and the general public
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to give direction, motivate, and recognize others; proven ability to share skills and knowledge with others
• Ability to improve effectiveness and efficiency in the Unit and Corporate financial business processes
• Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related software
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
• Independent judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Assets:
• Experience with SAP software and FMW software
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