This position requires the ability to utilize past exposure to business environments to successfully manage multiple priorities, including the review, research and analysis of existing processes, systems and procedures, the development and implementation of new initiatives and business processes, the evaluation and development of internal controls and corporate policy and procedure and the ability to interpret, apply and draft complex bylaw/legislation. Reconciliation, analysis and decision making based on complex corporate financial and taxation data is necessary. Project development and leadership, reporting and presentations to senior management, committees and City Council is required. An analytical nature, exceptional communication skills, proven leadership, superior critical thinking, demonstrated project management, strong problem solving, and effective persuasion skills are essential in this role. This is largely a self-directed position and requires the incumbent to take initiative, seek opportunities, exercise professional judgment, develop strong working relationships and work independently. Decisions made in this role have impact across the department, organization, on City Council and the public.
As our preferred candidate, you will have:
- Professional accounting designation and a university degree with a focus in business, accounting or project management. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Six years’ progressively related experience in a sophisticated and integrated system environment preferably in a large organization, with a strong knowledge of business models, decision making tools, accounting principles, financial and management systems and business processes.
- Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
- project management including coordination and leadership of multi-disciplinary teams
- business process development and documentation
- development and monitoring of internal controls
- risk and gap analysis, critical thinking and evaluation of complex concepts
- formal report preparation, including financial impact analysis and evaluation and recommendation of alternatives
- proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word. Familiarity with MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and Office 365.
- proven aptitude for understanding software system configurations and operations.
- The following experience would be considered an asset:
- Experience with auditing
- Implementation experience for systems including setup and testing
- Experience in municipal fund accounting including the requirements of the MGA (Municipal Government Act) and PSAB (Public Sector Accounting Board)
- Accounting for property assessment and taxation
- Experience with forecasting and variance analysis
- Exposure to interpreting and applying complex legislation
- Exposure to a variety of property tax and/or financial accounting software
- Experience with invoicing and collections
What we offer:
In addition to the competitive wage of $47.12 to $49.60 per hour, and an excellent benefits package, we offer a great work environment with a dynamic and dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
If you think this is the job for you, come build your career with The City of Red Deer. We are committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to work in an ever-growing environment and to work with an awesome group of people.
We welcome applications until April 7, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.
For a detailed job description and to apply, please visit our website at www.reddeer.ca/careers
