Manager, Budgeting & Reporting

About Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Founded in 1913, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been offering high quality hands-on education for over a century. Through our core programming including continuing education, online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, agrifood, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship. We work closely with industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

The Opportunity - Manager, Budgeting and Reporting (permanent, full-time)

The Manager, Budgeting and Reporting role supports the Director in assessing and preparing financial reporting requirements, overseeing fiscal analysis and budget management, and identifying areas of reporting improvement. This role also assists the Director in the supervision and support of the business services team. Working within the parameters of relevant policies and procedures, and of grant and contract provisions, the position provides technical and analytical services to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Job Functions :

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Under the direction of the Director, prepares reports such as monthly forecast templates, Advanced Education’s Financial Information Reporting System (FIRS), Program Financial Data (PFD), and grants reports for external parties including federal and provincial governments.
• Oversees the development of internal reports and leverages information from financial reporting systems to streamline the creation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Coordinates the month end financial process and, together with the Operational Accountant, prepares the monthly financial reporting package.
• Oversees the Business Partners with the preparation and review of monthly, year end and ad-hoc financial reports for each Academic School and Support Department.
• Oversees the reviews by Business Partners for the monthly internal reports and variance analysis in preparation for quarterly reporting for the CFO and ultimately the Board.

Budgeting & Forecasting

Audit & Compliance

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

Leadership and Team Management :

Education / Experience / Skills / Knowledge Required :

Conditions of Employment :

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the key job functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It is not an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Olds College offers a competitive benefit plan :

Open until suitable candidate found.

We thank all individuals for their interest in this position. We appreciate the time involved for candidates in the application process. At this time, please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Olds College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and persons of any sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.