Accountant - Swan Valley School Division

Assistant Secretary Treasurer - Swan Valley School Division

With offices located in Swan River, Manitoba, the Swan Valley School Division serves several communities in western Manitoba, supporting about 1,400 students across eight schools. The Division is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment, offering diverseprogramsand working closely with families and local partners to help every student succeed.www.svsd.ca

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Secretary Treasurer, the Assistant Secretary Treasurer is a hands‑on, mid‑level management role responsible for a broad range of accounting, finance, payroll, and HR functions. This is an out‑of‑scope (non‑union) position with three direct reports : Accounts / Payroll Assistants and a Payroll & Benefits Clerk. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and the Board, with significant involvement in budget coordination, capital expenditures, and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the Division’s annual budget process, working closely with leadership in meeting the Board's expectations.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, capital budgets, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage payroll and accounting functions, including collective agreement administration and supervising the Payroll & Benefits Clerk.
• Maintain strong school board relations and provide direct support at board meetings.
• Manage capital expenditures and ensure accurate tracking of capital budgets.
• Select, implement, and maintain payroll and school fund payment systems; experience in these areas is an asset.
• Perform reconciliations, hands‑on bookkeeping, and accounting operations.
• Train and mentor finance staff, ensuring team members are up to speed on systems and processes.
• Foster a collaborative, detail‑oriented, and flexible work environment in a smaller office setting.
• Lead or participate in internal audits and financial analysis.
• Support the Secretary Treasurer in all aspects of financial management and succession planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Supervisory experience and willingness to train others.

Desired Qualifications

Equity Statement

Swan Valley School Division is committed to building an exemplary public service that reflects the diversity of the community. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the interview and assessment process.

To apply send a resume and cover letter quoting project #26107.

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Administrative

Industries : Business Consulting and Services

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