Manager, Finance Services

Rocky View County•Rocky View County, AB

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky View County is seeking an experienced professional to join the Financial and Business Services Division as Manager, Finance Services. This role provides leadership, oversight, coordination, and direction to ensure high-quality financial services are delivered to internal and external stakeholders in a timely, accurate, effective, and efficient manner. The Manager, Finance Services also contributes to the development and implementation of both short- and long-term departmental strategies that support organizational priorities. As a key leader within the division, this role leads, develops, and coaches a finance team responsible for budget development, financial reporting, forecasting, internal processes and controls, year-end audit preparation and coordination, payroll, and procurement. The role plays a critical part in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting sound decision-making, and fostering continuous improvement across the organization. This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can translate complex financial information into clear, practical advice for departments, executive leadership, and Council.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, or a related field.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial services, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience, including supervision, coaching, and team development.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, and year-end audit processes in a municipal or public sector organization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present information clearly to senior leadership and Council.
Proficiency in financial and budgeting systems including Microsoft Dynamics GP (Diamond) and Questica as well as a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Municipal government and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) experience is preferred; experience in another private sector organization will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the County’s financial services functions and teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery including financial operations, planning, analysis, and reporting.
Lead long-term financial planning, support and improve internal controls, and help ensure fiscal responsibility, efficiency, and restraint across the organization.
Coordinate and support annual operating and capital budget preparation, monitor variances, and present regular financial updates to leadership and various internal stakeholders.
Prepare, review and provide advanced financial analysis, trend identification, forecasting, and strategic insights to support informed municipal decision-making.
Improve processes, financial systems, and reporting tools while maintaining strong internal controls, confidentiality, and compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
Lead, develop, and coach a finance team responsible for budget development, financial reporting, forecasting, internal processes and controls, year-end audit preparation and coordination, payroll, and procurement.