Supervisor, Financial Operations and Internal Audits (TFT) …, Simcoe

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Norfolk County is where big vision meets unlimited potential. As one of Ontarios largest single-tier municipalities and home to over 70,000 people, Norfolk is bold, diverse, and proudly local - a municipality that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and connection. Here, youll find endless opportunities to grow your skills, expand your ideas, and shape your career. As the Supervisor, Financial Operations and Internal Audits, youll lead the preparation of Norfolk Countys financial statements and audits, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. Your work will enhance financial transparency, streamline processes, and support informed decisionmaking across the organization. Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. Thats Norfolk. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the management and administration of the Countys Accounting controls. Prepare the Countys year-end Financial Statements and Financial Information Returns in Case Ware by gathering all relevant information and ensuring that the data is balanced and cross-referenced with reports from the Countys financial systems. Provides assistance to the Deputy Treasurer, Manager of Accounting Services for completion of year-end reporting requirements by ensuring that all year-end working papers are complete and accurate. Aid the Deputy Treasurer in liaising with the Countys appointed external auditors for all audit related functions. Serve as the key contact and liaison with the Countys appointed actuary and be responsible for ensuring that annual updates are completed as required Coordinate annual year end audit requirements to ensure that timelines are met all necessary information is gathered efficiently and effectively Gather all relevant information for the completion of the Countys annual Financial Information Return, ensuring that the data is balanced and cross-referenced with reports from the Countys financial systems. To provide high level internal/external audit assistance to County Departments/Divisions. Manages the policies and procedures for data collection and financial information processing including review and updating of Internal Control systems. Develops and maintains financial reports for Departments / Divisions to meet their internal management reporting and external financial reporting requirements. On an ongoing basis, reviews Department / Division business processes providing recommendations on re-engineering processes to provide operational efficiencies. Responsible for monitoring major financial information processes, ensuring the information is accounted for accurately and on a timely basis for example salaries and benefits, transfers, HST, trust accounting, accounts receivable Develop and process extraction routines and scripts to create customized analyses to meet audit requirements of Countys external auditors, CRA auditors and Federal / Provincial audits, etc. Oversee the Countys bank reconciliation, debt accounting, HST filing Responsible for managing accounts receivable invoicing processes in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable corporate policies. Act as a team leader by providing day-to-day supervision and direction to direct reports in order to maintain the delivery of timely and effective service. To manage staff and oversee staffing requirements including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations. To perform other related duties to assist in all functional areas of the Finance Department. Requirements Knowledge and Experience: Degree in business administration, accounting, commerce, or related discipline A professional accounting designation from the Chartered Professional Accountants Association Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience in a large, complex organization Experience in working with complex financial systems, preferably with the systems in the Countys financial systems architecture Experience within an Ontario municipal environment is preferred Skills and Abilities: Thorough understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting particularly with respect to the FIR and PSAB reporting standards and preferably in a municipal setting Thorough knowledge of corporate standard software, including Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point) Thorough understanding of and detailed experience using Case Ware Proven ability to build financial statements and to carry out internal audit functions Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to work alone and in a team environment to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff at all levels Excellent analytical and evaluation skills, including proficiency in developing financial models and tools utilizing Excel, Case Ware and the Countys financial systems Excellent project planning skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage complex and conflicting priorities, practical approach to problem solving Must be aware of secure work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act Valid Ontario drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle Benefits Posting #: NU Repost Position: Supervisor, Financial Operations and Internal Audits Position Code: 6FNASS Status: Temporary Full Time (date of hire to approximately May 14, 2027) Number of Vacancies: 1 Employee Group: Non-Union Wage: $85,354 - $110,960 per annum Hours Worked per Week: 35 Division: Corporate Services Department: Finance Reports to: Deputy Treasurer/Manager, Financial Operations and Systems Location: Simcoe, ON (with remote work; based on operational requirements) Posting Period: April 27, 2026 - June 1, 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2om97f