Manager, Financial Reporting & Operations
About The Position
Join a team that prioritizes public service and where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, approaching challenges with a solution-focused mindset, demonstrating a commitment to respect in all we do and a focus on safety for employees and all those we serve. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Working within the Finance department and reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager, Financial Reporting & Operations provides overall direction on accounting policies, directives, and procedures; guides the preparation of financial statements; and oversees County-wide financial support including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory management, project tracking, and grant management. The Manager will be responsible for presenting all relevant financial information to Council and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This position leads the Financial Reporting & Operations team, ensuring financial reporting compliance, effective grant utilization, an audit free from misstatement, and adherence to documented internal controls.
Requirements
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive senior-level experience, preferably in a public sector organization, including knowledge and experience with Public Sector Accounting Standards, the Municipal Government Act, financial reporting, planning, and forecasting processes and techniques.
- Ability to build relationships, make informed and timely decisions on matters of urgency and complexity, be responsive to client needs and apply creativity in challenging the process.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365 or Complex financial systems and the ability to access and manipulate data from various financial and non-financial information systems.
- Proven capability in team leadership, encompassing the development, coaching, motivation, and direction of team members to achieve objectives in alignment with core values.
- Ability to primarily work in-person at Parkland County Centre – 53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB.
- A valid class 5 driver’s license and current, satisfactory driver’s abstract provided upon hire.
- A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor of Commerce Degree would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Provides overall direction on accounting policies, directives, and procedures.
- Guides the preparation of financial statements.
- Oversees County-wide financial support including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory management, project tracking, and grant management.
- Presents all relevant financial information to Council and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Leads the Financial Reporting & Operations team.
- Ensures financial reporting compliance.
- Ensures effective grant utilization.
- Ensures an audit free from misstatement.
- Ensures adherence to documented internal controls.
Benefits
- On-site gym
- Employee Family Assistant Program
- Free onsite counselling services
- Social club
- Health, safety and wellness committee
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Blue Cross Extended Health and Dental
- Defined Pension through LAPP and optional APEX Pension
- Option to join the Earned Day Off Program
- Vacation entitlement starting at 3 weeks
- Management days in lieu of overtime
- Birthday off with pay
- Flexible work arrangements including option of one remote day per week
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
