Finance Manager

Job title: Finance Manager

Job description: Posted On: Nov 1, 2023

Finance Manager:

Our client is searching for a member team-oriented Finance Manager to join their company. A successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for the accounting and utility billing functions and direct reporting staff. The Finance Manager will also be the Controller and therefore is tasked with keeping accurate accounting of all financial transactions against budgets and maintain an auditable, up to date complete set of financial statements. The role of Financial Manager will report directly to the General Manager.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of business, operations, and processes of a rate regulated organization
• Prioritize deliverables and ensuring timeliness of deliverables
• Support departments, providing financial information, analytics, and recommendations to facilitate decision making
• Monitor operational and financial performance models, trends and perform variance analysis, as well as monitor asset life cycles through accepted depreciation methodology
• Lead annual financial planning processes by working collaboratively with business leaders on the development of audits, budgeting tools and variance analytics
• Developing and implementing internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, administration and other activities
• Oversee and liaise relationships with professional services providers (auditors, accountants, lawyers, bankers, government representatives, insurance agents, etc.) related to core operation financial and legal matters
• Manage the company’s financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems, making sure the data is completed and entered into the computer
• Day to day accounting such as managing company invoicing, A/R, A/P, payroll and cash flow management
• Ensuring compliance with all local, provincial, and federal laws, rules, regulations and best practices
• Requirement to follow the approved Compliance Plan and all training materials, policy and procedures for the client company.
• Responsible for keeping an accurate and up to date set of financial statements
• Administer the company’s various insurance programs
• Provide strong leadership ongoing coaching, development and support for direct reports
• Management of Accounting and Utility Billing Member Services staff
• Recruit, hire, train and retain staff based on the current and increasing demands of the department
• Work as part of a team with members, peers, and leadership

Your strengths include:

• Business, Finance or Accounting Degree/Diploma, with a CPA designation and proven experience of at least 10 years in data analytics, financial planning and management reporting
• 5 years of leadership and managing direct reports in employee development and performance
• Highly developed financial, business and financial acumen to drive business performance, embracing change and innovation
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable accounting, auditing and utility laws and regulations in Alberta and Canada
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles
• Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication abilities, capable of influencing and inspiring others
• Demonstrated experience in strategic financial planning, budget and decision support
• Experience in utility distribution and not-for-profit organizations is an asset
• Proficient computer skills with intermediate skills in SAGE (ACCPAC), Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and utility billing programs.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “Apply” button to send your resume directly to Jason Wong.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, and customer satisfaction, and more.

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