Manager, Finance & Accounting

About Newmarket

Newmarket, Ontario is a vibrant and forward-thinking community that leads with care.  As one of the most densely populated municipalities in the province, we’re proud to embrace bold, community-centered initiatives—like transforming the historic Mulock Property into our very own Central Park and revitalizing urban corridors to enhance livability and connection.

Our culture is unique and intentionally crafted through collaboration, inclusion, and a shared leadership commitment to creating an environment for extraordinary public service.  Our award-winning Leadership Essentials program was designed to provide our leaders with the tools and expectations that are key to an employee experience that is well beyond the ordinary. This “made in Newmarket” initiative earned Newmarket the 2025 CAMA Inspiring Workplace Award. 

We value flexibility and wellbeing, offering options like hybrid work, compressed workweeks, and flexible hours to support work-life balance. Newmarket is a place where innovation thrives, and where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact in a welcoming and inclusive environment. 

Join us in shaping a community that’s truly well beyond the ordinary. 

Who are we looking for? 

Under the direction of the Director, Financial Services, the Manager, Finance & Accounting is responsible for the management and implementation of the work and the achievement of the objectives within the Finance and Accounting Business Unit.  This position is responsible for financial management of the municipality including accounts payable, corporate purchasing cards, investments financial reporting and analysis functions, budgets and long range plans, financial policies, advising on and implementing financial strategies, compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, payroll services, as well as to act on behalf of the Director, Financial Services as required.  This position also fulfills the duties of the Deputy Treasurer under the Municipal Act. 

How do I qualify? 

Credentials

• Post-secondary degree in finance/ business administration and a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Due to the responsibilities of this position a Police Information Check satisfactory to the Town is required.  Professional designations that include a Police Information Check will be considered. 

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Progressively responsible experience at a senior supervisory level.
• Acquired finance and accounting knowledge at an in-depth level with substantial exposure to a municipal environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and provincial and Public Sector Accounting Standard (PSAS) financial reporting requirements and Town bylaws and policies.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), computerized accounting systems and database management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service, detail orientation, interpersonal, consultative, problem-solving, analytical, leadership and presentation skills.  
• Excellent conceptual, interpersonal, project/time management, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to think and act strategically in a political and community service environment, to build strong and enthusiastic staff teams and external alliances/partnerships, to align departmental programs/services with corporate goals/objectives, and to champion the mission and values of the Town.
• In-depth knowledge of budget preparation and management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring internal controls to ensure adequate segregation of duties and safeguarding of assets.
• Experience dealing with business partners and stakeholders to build and maintain relationships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, Building Code & Planning Act (e.g. fees and charges) and PST/HST legislation (CRA).
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, bylaws, legal proceedings and the ability to interpret legislation such as Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), Occupational Health and Safety Act as well as the Employment Standards Act. 

Salary: $141,382 - $176,728

How do I apply? 

Please apply online by 5:00 p.m. on February 2, 2026, quoting file number 26-01.   

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodate all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.  Please no phone calls.