Finance Specialist

Contract: Temporary / Interim |
Work Arrangement: Remote

Vacancy: Existing opportunity

the Finance Group (tFG) is seeking an experienced finance and accounting professional to support a municipal government client in Ontario on an interim contract basis.

Our client is navigating a period of transition within its finance department and requires additional support to maintain day-to-day financial operations while managing several critical financial priorities, including annual budgeting, year-end reporting, and audit preparation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on finance professional with municipal experience who can quickly integrate into an existing team, manage competing priorities, and provide reliable support during a busy period.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced municipal finance environment.

• Provide hands‑on accounting and financial support to ensure continuity of daily finance operations.
• Assist with annual budget preparation, financial analysis, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist with interim audit preparation, supporting schedules, and financial documentation.
• Support general ledger activities, financial reporting, and other operational accounting functions.
• Work collaboratively with existing finance staff to manage competing deadlines and departmental priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer to support future team transitions.
• Take on additional finance and accounting responsibilities as required based on experience and departmental needs.

• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous finance or accounting experience within a municipal government environment required
• Solid understanding of municipal accounting practices, budgeting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting year‑end financial reporting, audits, and reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial accounting systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) is considered a strong asset.
• CPA designation or progress toward a designation is an asset
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with finance teams and other municipal departments.
• Ability to quickly adapt to established processes and contribute with minimal onboarding.