Reporting to the Director of Corporate Accounting, Reporting and Policy, this key leadership role oversees the core corporate accounting and financial reporting functions for the City of Edmonton. In this position, you will be responsible for the development of the City's Annual Financial Report, including preparation of consolidated financial statements, coordination of the Financial Statement Discussion and Analysis, and other related reporting. You will also be responsible for managing the annual external audit process with precision and integrity.
Beyond annual reporting, you will drive the coordination of meaningful monthly and quarterly operating and capital budget performance reporting. Working collaboratively with fellow Finance Managers across the organization, you will proactively identify financial risks and provide clear information for the Executive Leadership Team and City Council. Your expertise will bridge rigorous technical accounting standards with the City's shared values, supporting sustainable growth and financial accuracy across diverse municipal services.
What will you do?- Lead a team of 3-4 Senior Accountants by communicating department plans, section goals, and core deliverables while promoting high performance and continuous improvement
- Oversee the continuous improvement process for the corporate accounting function by analyzing successes and challenges related to soft-close and year-end processes, month end process and reporting, debriefing finance team members and recommending and/or implementing changes to facilitate a more effective and efficient monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes
- Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements and the Annual Financial Report for distribution to internal leadership, Council, and external partners
- Review and consolidate financial data submitted by City departments, external organizations, enterprises and utilities, converting reporting frameworks to Public Sector Accounting Standards as required to ensure accuracy
- Liaise with external auditors regarding the completion of the annual financial statement audit, including updates to internal controls and proactively addressing and resolving any identified internal control deficiencies
- Oversee the preparation of monthly/quarterly operating and capital performance reporting, including detailed analysis of projected results against budget to identify areas of concern or risk in relation to the projected financial results being presented to Executive Leadership Team and City Council
- Provide sound financial analysis and advice to branch leadership on the status of the financial stabilization reserve, projected surplus and any significant changes to the status of significant capital projects as required
- Partner with technical accounting research personnel to assess changes in professional accounting standards and gauge their impact on City financial statements
- Collaborate with team and other finance areas to advance the assigned tasks for the Enterprise Commons project, a City wide system implementation
- Updates to governance documentation related to accounting and financial reporting processes and systems
Qualifications:- Knowledge, training and/or education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related disciplines
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) is required
- Leadership experience in a large and complex environment
- Related financial management experience, including knowledge in the area of financial performance reporting and management accounting
- Extensive knowledge in the area of strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting at a corporate level in a large, complex organization
- Knowledge of municipal accounting and reporting practices and standards, including the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and CPA Canada Public Sector Handbook
- Significant experience and knowledge in planning, preparing, and reviewing working papers and other financial documentation to support a financial statement audit
- Combinations of education and experience will be considered
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 analyze and present sensitive/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
Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:- 1 permanent, full-time position
- Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
- Salary: (Annually) $130,637.93 - $163,297.94
- Hire is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
Recruitment Consultant: JM/SB
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