Officer, Compliance - Finance

Req ID: 28303
Vacancy Type: Permanent 
Number of Positions: 1  
Closing Date: 06/26/2026

Job Summary

Under administrative direction of the Supervisor, Data Management and Compliance, this position functions as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within Finance. The position ensures Finance is in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that policies and procedures are being followed. The position leads to process-improvement projects identified through compliance or policy review. It also supports the development and management of data analytics and Power BI reporting solutions to support business insights and decision-making.
This position will be required to work in a hybrid work arrangement. Our offices are located at Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate:

• Supports the development and maintenance of a system to manage policy and compliance reviews.
• Identifies needed compliance reviews and carries these out, to ensure policies and procedures are followed, to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• Collaborates with other departments (e.g., Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc.) when conducting policy and compliance reviews; consults with legal counsel as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
• Addresses any findings in compliance reviews by working with the appropriate manager in Finance to ensure policies and procedures are adjusted accordingly.
• Responds to any alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating allegations and making recommendations to investigative procedures.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk within Finance; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in future.
• Leads process-improvement and special projects where compliance or policy review has identified inefficiencies or other process issues.
• Provides reports on a regular basis as directed or requested, to keep senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Supports the development, implementation, and ongoing management of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective data models, visualizations, and reporting tools.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills and Qualifications

•    University degree in Business or Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics or related field. Post graduate degree or CPA preferred. 
•    3 plus years related experience including some experience in a municipal or other public sector/government environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience will be preferred.
•    Knowledge of municipal operations and Lean certification would be an asset.
•    Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead complex work projects and ability to deal effectively with senior management, staff and consultants.
•    Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
•    Must have strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
•    Proficiency with SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as SAP and Questica.
•    Demonstrated experience leading the development and management of Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions, including translating data into actionable insights.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 91,701.00 - $ 122,268.00
Grade: F
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace 
Organization Unit: CPS/Data Management & Compliance
Department/Division/Section: CPS/Corporate Services Dept , CPS/Finance Division , Business Planning & Financial Servic
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

 

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Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.

If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.

If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

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Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to View email address on jobs.mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.