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At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment and strong long-term financial position and AAA credit rating.
As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements, including flexibility and improved work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for the Hybrid Work Program, with a minimum requirement of three (3) days per week onsite.
Posting ID: 5560
Department: Finance
Division: Capital Reporting & Tax Policy
Pay Range: $97,061 - $121,326
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre - 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Posting Date: October 13, 2026
Application Deadline: October 27, 2026
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of the same position within the next 18 months.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, Tangible Capital Assets, this position supports the Region’s capital asset accounting: the asset inventory, the sub ledger, and the financial reporting built on them. The role contributes to the development and continuous improvement of accounting policies and internal controls that comply with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB), and helps assess how evolving reporting requirements affect asset reporting processes and systems. You will work closely with staff across the organization to provide timely, accurate information, and guidance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the capital asset registers for the Region and Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC) including continuity schedules for additions, retirements and other changes.
- Ensure the integrity, quality and logic of capital asset information in the Region’s information systems (primarily SAP).
- Prepare and review the annual financial statements notes for capital assets for the Region and Halton Community Housing Corporation (HCHC).
- Prepare and review the capital asset schedules and supporting analysis for the annual Financial Information Return (FIR), ensuring consistency with the Region's audited financial statements.
- Support the identification, measurement, and reporting of asset retirement obligations (ARO), including maintaining supporting schedules and assessing the impact on capital asset records and financial statements.
- Support the annual external audit, provide working papers and prepare responses to audit questions.
- Prepare reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of asset inventory received from other systems.
- Prepare annual budget estimates for additions, retirements and amortization.
- Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies and procedures for capital asset reporting in compliance with PSAB.
- Conduct research and analysis to assess the impact of new PSAB reporting requirements or other business process changes on asset reporting systems, policies and procedures.
- Completes other duties and projects as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
- CPA Ontario designation or actively enrolled in the CPA PEP with expected completion within 12 months or an equivalent Masters degree with demonstrated ability to manage and maintain an asset inventory.
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience in accounting and/or financial reporting.
- Combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations) and proficiency in MS office.
- Sound understanding of financial accounting practices, knowledge of PSAB.
- Proven Ability to consult, analyze and collaborate with stakeholders.
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines with sound judgement and discretion
- Effective interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Background in municipal finance or the broader public sector.
- Experience with the SAP asset sub-ledger.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 650,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community.
