Business Administrator – Financial Supervisor

City of Hamilton, Ohio

. Lead and oversee divisional financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and financial/administrative services .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeHamilton • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$95,757 - CA$119,701 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Municipal Fund Accounting. Proven ability to lead teams, manage financial controls, and ensure compliance with government regulations.

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Financial PlanningBudget ManagementSupervisory ExperienceVariance AnalysisMunicipal Fund Accounting

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudgetingVariance AnalysisFinancial ControlsAccounting PrinciplesStatistical AnalysisForecastingGeneral Ledger ProcessingFinancial Performance TrackingLegislative Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

PeopleSoftMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookBudget Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

University Degree in Business AdministrationProfessional Accounting or Finance Designation

Industry Keywords

Municipal LegislationGovernment Financial ReportingInternal Control ProceduresFinancial Viability AssessmentStakeholder Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee divisional financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and financial/administrative services
Independently manage the budget cycle, including forecasting, variance analysis, financial performance tracking, and reporting
Develop annual operating and capital budgets in consultation with program staff
Provide financial advice, analysis, and business support to leadership, program staff, and client groups
Supervise preparation and submission of provincial/municipal financial and statistical reporting
Monitor expenditures, subsidies, revenues, and significant variances; prepare variance explanations and forecasting metrics for Council
Support payroll, position management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, asset management, and corporate systems
Oversee financial transactions, vendor payments, receivables, cash handling, and time entry
Review and approve journal vouchers, purchasing requisitions, payments, and other general ledger processing documents
Monitor general ledger integrity through variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Manage external reporting, audits, funding agencies, government bodies, and stakeholder relationships
Assess the financial viability and budget impact of program changes and review financial implications for Council reports and agreements
Develop and implement processes for legislative changes
Assist with Finance and Administration team goals, workplans, objectives, and strategic planning
Administer the allotted budget and control operating expenditures within approved limits
Develop, implement, and enforce financial and administrative policies and procedures
Supervise staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management, evaluations, attendance, and discipline
Approve time-off requests and monitor absences
Review staffing models, workloads, workflows, and resource requirements
Prepare work plans for budget, year-end, and monthly processes
Assist with annual current and capital budgets and reserve forecasts
Collaborate with other Business Administrators on departmental projects and issues
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, or a professional accounting or finance designation, or equivalent education and relevant work experience
Demonstrated supervisory experience, including planning, assigning, and coordinating subordinate work
Significant experience with financial controls and major enterprise financial/statistical systems
Excellent knowledge of computer software applications, budget systems, and emerging trends
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PeopleSoft, and equivalent budget systems and software
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices
Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and finance processes and practices
Knowledge of Municipal Fund Accounting principles and practices, internal control procedures, and government financial reporting regulations, guidelines, and policies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical, mathematical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
Proven planning, organizational, and time management skills
Familiarity with municipal legislation
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, manage multiple assignments, and operate within tight time restrictions
Demonstrated political sensitivity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to facilitate a team, provide focus and direction, and ensure deadlines are met
Ability to comply with applicable Health and Safety legislation and City policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes
Accommodation provided throughout the hiring process up to undue hardship
Non-union position