Team Leader, Accounting Services

The Opportunity:

The Accounting Services Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the City’s accounting services department including the functions of accounts receivable, accounts payable, the financial management of subsidiary operations, external reporting compliance, safeguarding city assets and maintaining an adequate level of internal controls and governance. This position is responsible for leading the annual process to produce the city’s audited financial statements, coordinating the external audit and reporting results to senior leaders, various Boards of Directors and Council.

Responsibilities include:
• Provide strong leadership to direct reports, provide coaching and mentoring through ongoing feedback and empowering employees to achieve outcomes. Encourage collaborative and inclusive relationships
• Act as a people and culture leader, demonstrating and aligning decisions and behaviours with our mission, corporate values and culture. Understand and champion the organization’s governance
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Services team including general accounting, grant reporting, accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Lead the overall administration of key city grants including annual grant programs coming from provincial and federal governments, meeting reporting requirements within deadlines
• Oversee the financial management of subsidiary operations
• Produce the City’s annual report
• Ensure compliance with all external reporting requirements
• Manage the financial statement audit including reviewing working papers, consolidated statements and schedules
• Review the annual Provincial Financial Information Return as well as other required government tax returns
• Manage the chart of accounts and ensure month end processes are complete and accurate
• Maintain, review and develop internal controls to minimize corporate risk and ensure reliable financial information
• Assist with the preparation of city budgets and quarterly variance analysis as required
• Work directly with the external audit team while maintaining a positive relationship
• Address recommendations identified through the annual audit and adjust processes as needed

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• A minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in a financial accounting position including the preparation of financial statements
• Previous auditing experience is preferred
• Advanced analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards
• Strong working knowledge of mid to large sized financial accounting systems (experience in Great Plains is an asset)
• Experience with major ERP systems is preferred
• Proficient organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle a variety of complex projects/tasks with competing priorities in a result-based environment
• Previous municipal government experience is preferred
• Ability to effectively deal with a variety of individuals at all levels of the organization as well as officials from outside agencies
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to large groups including Senior Leaders and Council
• Ability to implement positive changes and develop new processes
• Ability to create an environment of transparency and high standards

We Offer:

Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:

• Excellent health, dental, paramedical and benefits plan
• First-in-class pension plan
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts, gym membership, social events and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.

Additional Information:

This position is based on a standard 37.5-hour work week. Candidates must be willing to work additional hours as required to meet critical deadlines, support year-end activities, and accommodate other peak workload periods.

Please include a cover letter accompanying your resume.