Finance & Accounting Manager

Job title: Finance & Accounting Manager

Company: TalentSphere

Job description: View all jobsFinance & Accounting ManagerAlberta, Alberta · Accounting/FinanceApply Now

Manager of Finance & Accounting – Central Alberta – Public Sector
Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Other Similar Titles:
– Director of Finance
– Accounting & Finance Director
– Controller

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Manager Finance & Accounting is accountable for the financial management of the municipality and as a controller and treasurer, this position plans, coordinates, supervises and executes the activities of the organization’s accounting, finance, budget & risk management functions. This leadership role requires an active, knowledgeable, engaged, and hands-on designated professional who can mentor and lead the finance / accounting team, develop positive relationships with other internal staff & leaders, various user groups, and execute functional tasks as required.responsible for strategic and operational decisions pertaining to all departments.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership & mentorship to the staff of the Finance Department by ensuring that financial deliverables are accurately completed on schedule
• Key advisor to the CAO or as a prepared team member on projects, initiatives & cross-department initiatives
• Serve as the key financial liaison with internal and external stakeholders including the Municipal District’s elected Council
• Responsible for the internal & external reporting requirements & updates
• Coordinates, monitors & executes functional accounting & processes.
• Responsible for the risk management programs including initiatives, reporting, mitigation and processes and procedures.
• Ensures orderly scheduling & compilation of annual & multi-year MD’s operating & capital budgets including mills rates bylaw preparation for the CAO

Ideal Candidates will likely have many of the following Attributes:

• CPA designation (or eligible will be considered)
• 8+ experience in progressive accounting & finance roles with at least 3+ years in senior leadership role(s)
• Post Secondary education in Management, Accounting / Finance or Administration
• Experience leading an organization that is run by a board of directors or body of elected officials
• Experience working with the Alberta Municipal Government Act (MGA), environmental legislation and other related legislation is considered an asset
• Ability to lead a team and build positive working relationships with both internal & external stakeholders
• Superior communication skills with a focus on transparency, team participation & safety
• Class 5 driver’s license

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, a variety of developmental opportunities, and the opportunity to make a real difference. Plus, you will have time to enjoy our community. TSSHP

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TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.

www.talentsphere.ca

Canada
Toronto: 416-900-3435
Calgary: 587-333-7929
Montreal: 438-448-4300
Vancouver: 778-807-9777

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sat, 09 Jan 2021 08:35:23 GMT