Finance Manager

Position : Finance Manager

Location : Kenora Board Office

Hours of Work : Full-Time (1.0 fte) at 35 hours per week

Rate of Pay : $113,492.00 - $137,953.00

Union Affiliation : Non-Union

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH KPDSB

As one of the area’s largest employers, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala.

Come to KPDSB to experience the refreshing lakes, sandy beaches, breathtaking northern lights, and the welcoming tight-knit communities. Stay to experience a progressive career path with an employer that is dedicated to providing a positive working environment, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s web site at.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Superintendent of Business, the Finance Manager is responsible for managing and providing leadership to the Finance department, including the accounting, payroll, and purchasing functions. This position is responsible for preparing and presenting various financial analyses to both internal and external stakeholders, developing financial policies and procedures, and implementing and monitoring internal controls. In addition, the Finance Manager is responsible for preparing the School Board’s annual audited financial statements and assisting with the preparation and monitoring of the Board’s annual operating budget.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Candidates who are not currently pursuing, or do not hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)designation must possess a university degree in finance or accounting from a recognized institution.
• Experience : A minimum of 7 years of experience in preparing and presenting various financial analyses and statements is required. 10 years of experience, including experience in a leadership capacity and experience in a School Board environment is preferred.
• Certifications or Designations : Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
• Position Specific : Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) accounting standards and requirements.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Please include three (3) professional references, one of whom must be a recent supervisor and permission to contact. These can be uploaded directly into your ATE application / portfolio - Attention Candace Robinson, Human Resources Officer. The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

KPSDB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equitable outcomes including, but not limited to : First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, or place of origin; persons with visible and / or invisible (physical and / or mental) disabilities

Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise Human Resources throughout any stage of the recruitment process.