Norfolk County

Supervisor, Financial Operations, Internal Audits

Norfolk County

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Simcoe • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$85,354 - CA$110,960 per year

About the role

  • Responsible for the management and administration of the County’s Accounting controls.
  • Prepare the County’s year-end Financial Statements and Financial Information Returns in CaseWare by gathering all relevant information and ensuring that the data is balanced and cross-referenced with reports from the County’s 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 County’s appointed external auditors for all audit related functions.
  • Serve as the key contact and liaison with the County’s 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 and all necessary information is gathered efficiently and effectively.
  • Gather all relevant information for the completion of the County’s annual Financial Information Return, ensuring that the data is balanced and cross-referenced with reports from the County’s 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 County’s external auditors, CRA auditors and Federal / Provincial audits, etc.
  • Oversee the County’s 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

  • 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 County’s financial systems architecture
  • Experience within an Ontario municipal environment is preferred
  • 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, PowerPoint, Share Point)
  • Thorough understanding of and detailed experience using CaseWare
  • 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, CaseWare and the County’s 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 safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Benefits
  • Posting #: NU 8.26 (1 vacancy)
  • Title: Supervisor, Financial Operations and Internal Audits
  • Job Code: 6FNASS
  • Status: Temporary Full Time (35 hours per week) (date of hire up to approximately May 14, 2027)
  • Employee Group: Non-Union
  • Division: Corporate Services
  • Reports To: Deputy Treasurer/Manager, Financial Operations and Systems
  • Location: County Administration Building (50 Colborne St. S Simcoe, ON) with remote work as required
  • Posting Period: February 20, 2026 – March 9, 2026
  • The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
  • Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.
  • Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaccounting controlsdata collectionfinancial analysisbank reconciliationdebt accountingaccounts receivableinternal auditfinancial modelingFIR reporting
Soft Skills
communicationteam leadershipanalytical skillsproblem solvinginterpersonal skillsproject planningorganizational skillstime managementrelationship buildingsupervision
Certifications
professional accounting designationChartered Professional Accountants Association