Director, Corporate Accounting, Reporting and Policy

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Deputy City Treasurer and Branch Manager, Finance and Treasury, the Director is responsible for the corporate accounting and financial reporting functions, development of key financial policies and controls, and managing the City’s cash handling and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance activities. The Director leads a team of financial professionals in the development, implementation and management of activities that fall within the following key areas: internal management and Council financial reporting; legislative & regulatory financial reporting requirements; payroll and benefits accounting and reporting; implementation of accounting standards, financial controls and policy development; cash handling procedures and PCI compliance; and sustainment, training and optimization needs related to the City’s financial system.

Requirements

Apply knowledge or training and/or education in Business, Finance or related disciplines
Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) is required
Experience leading a comparable team(s) in a large complex organization
Skills required for success:
Proven ability to build a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and work collaboratively
Understanding of complex municipal subject matter and a proven ability to build influential relationships with internal and external partners
Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
Proven ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations
Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the regulatory/municipal environment is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Continue to provide professional financial advice to senior management, the Executive Leadership Team, City Council and related Boards and Authorities
Develop and provide financial reports, including the City of Edmonton’s Annual Reporting and annual consolidated financial statements, the Financial Report to Edmontonians, and internal financial reporting for management and City Council
Ensure reporting is consistent with legislative and professional requirements and that the corporate and service objectives of the organization are met in an efficient and effective manner
Lead the team's responsibilities to monitor and manage reporting requirements as per the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), manage the benefits and pension reporting requirements, and manage internal reporting requirements as determined by the Executive Leadership Team and City Council
Ensure the City’s activities are compliant with Payment Card Industry standards
Develop a team of individuals responsible for sustainment, training and optimization needs related to the City’s financial system
Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
Integrate multi-disciplinary teams to work collaboratively with business partners supporting corporate priorities
Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies such as other orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches