Job Number: 4740

Job Type: Temporary Full-Time

Vacancy Reason: Temporary

Temp Contract Length: 18 Months

Location: 150 Frederick St - Regional Admin Headquarters

Job Category: Financial

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Treasury Services

Division: Corporate Services

Hours of Work: 35

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, hybrid: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote

Grade: Management/Management Support Grade 11

Salary Range: $156,501.80 - $195,631.80 annually

Posting Date: August 5, 2026

Closing Date: August 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (internals only)

About Us!

The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:

• Taking only what we need
• Leaving some for others
• Keeping the dish clean

This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core value, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.

Waterloo Region is home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we prioritize homes for all, climate aligned growth, equitable services and opportunities and a resilient and future ready organization. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core value emphasizes caring for people and the land we share.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.

The Role

Directs the provision of corporate accounting, procurement, inventory management, treasury, vendor payment and accounts receivable services for the Region. Administers the Region’s long-term borrowing and investment programs, and provides financial, budgeting, and accounting services to client programs. Is responsible for the development of corporate financial statements and facilitating the audit of those statements. Fulfills statutory role of Deputy Treasurer per the Municipal Act.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervises a Manager of Procurement & Supply Services/Chief Purchasing Officer, and Manager of Treasury Services. Indirectly supervises unionized and non-unionized staff.
• Directs procurement services for the corporation, including development of strategies and goals. Directs processes related to and compliance with the Purchasing By-law. Provides guidance and input to processes for tenders, proposals, and quotes. Develops policy and implements changes.
• Directs the implementation of accounting changes per the Public Sector Accounting Board and other requirements. Develops and directs project plans to achieve effective and efficient financial accounting policies, procedures, processes, and systems.
• Directs accounts payable and materials management services, construction payments, letters of credit, and related services to client departments. Ensures authorization of payments, security of projects undertaken on behalf of third parties, and that appropriate controls are in place. Directs the filing and collection of sales tax and other reimbursement claims.
• Directs the operations and maintenance of corporate stores and fuel distribution systems.
• Directs the design, selection, implementation, administration, and operation of the corporate financial information system (CFIS) with user departments and Finance staff. Directs the development and ongoing review of users’ business requirements and system functionality. Directs the ongoing expansion of corporate financial system functionality.
• Directs process efficiency improvements, automation, and artificial intelligence in Finance Divisions’ business processes.
• Directs the corporate year-end process, including preparation of financial information returns and audited financial statements. Plans annual audits with external auditors, staff, and audit committee.
• Directs the corporation’s banking and cash management programs, ensuring banking services and rates are competitive and fulfill specified requirements. Ensures short-term borrowing needs are assessed and managed; negotiates bank contract conditions (e.g., extensions, rates, fees) for new/changed contracts; reviews documentation; makes recommendations to the CFO.