Regular Full-Time Supervisor, Financial Reporting & Planning

City of Oshawa

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Business/Commerce degree with a major in accounting/finance and CPA designation required.
  • Five years of experience in a municipal finance environment, including three years in a supervisory role.
  • Experience with municipal budgeting, strategic financial planning, and financial reporting.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software (e.g., PeopleSoft).
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, demonstrating excellent communication ability.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate preparation of the Annual Operating budget and financial reporting.
  • Contribute significantly to the annual audit process.
  • Develop and enforce compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Collaborate on process improvements for client-focused service delivery.
  • Lead and assist with senior financial projects.
  • Supervise staff, including hiring and training responsibilities.
  • Promote the City of Oshawa's core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Pension plan (OMERS)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid professional association membership
  • Free on-site parking
  • Hybrid work options
  • Employee wellness programs and perks
Full Job Description
Job Number:

J0826-0406

Vacancy:

Regular Full-Time Supervisor, Financial Reporting & Planning

Job Type:

Regular Full Time

Job Category:

Accounting / Auditing/ Finance

Department:

Corporate and Finance Services

Union Group:

Exempt

Date Posted:

August 28, 2026

Closing Date:

September 18, 2026

Salary:

$110,978.00 - $130,563.00/Year

Weekly Hours:

36.25

Shift Work Required:

No

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Planning, the Supervisor, Financial Reporting & Planning provides coordination and supervision of various aspects related to the preparation of the City's annual budget and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:
  • Providing coordination in the preparation of the Annual Operating budget; the City's annual Financial Reporting; strategic planning documents
  • Play a key role in the annual audit
  • Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies and procedures to ensure the accurate, timeliness and integrity of the City's budgeting, planning, and financial reporting processes
  • Review, recommend and work collaboratively to implement changes in processes and procedures to ensure efficient, client focused service delivery
  • Perform lead role/assistance with senior financial projects
  • Supervise staff including responsibility for hiring, assigning work, directing, guiding and training and other duties/projects as assigned
  • Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
  • Knowledge and skills normally associated with completion of a Business/Commerce degree with a major emphasis in accounting/finance and a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation plus five (5) years' experience in a municipal finance environment with at least three (3) years at a supervisory level, or the equivalent combination of formal education and experience
  • Specific experience with municipal budgeting, strategic financial planning and financial reporting (including financial statement preparation, audit oversight, and preparation of the FIR). Experience and knowledge of enterprise financial systems is essential
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and related software applications (i.e. PeopleSoft)
  • Demonstrated supervisory, leadership skills and excellent organizational, administrative, reasoning, research numerical and analytical skills
  • Excellent customer service experience and interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior management, elected officials, staff, external agencies, and the general public
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure in order to meet deadlines

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters check.

What the City Offers:
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Pension (OMERS)
  • Professional development opportunities and/or education reimbursement
  • Paid professional association membership for certification maintenance
  • Free on-site parking
  • Hybrid work
  • Employee perks and wellness programming


Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Applicants who are currently employed by the City of Oshawa are asked to clearly indicate their status as an internal applicant in their application. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. Learn more

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