Function/Purpose:
The Financial Services Department is looking to add a key member with strong initiative and proven leadership qualities to their team. The Corporate Controller determines best business practice, implements financial policies and procedures while overseeing day to day operations of financial services. The successful candidate must interpret related legislation and standards, applying this to the management of financial services for the corporation and ensuring compliance are monitored. As Corporate Controller you will set plans, prioritize and oversee corporate financial projects as well as lead and develop professional staff in carrying out and supervising financial services.
Job Requirements:
Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA), plus continuous relevant training and development
Seven years progressively more responsible accounting experience at a supervisory level, preferably in a large, unionized organization
Considerable experience in a complex, computerized accounting environment
Sound knowledge of one or more of the following:
o current computer technology and system development concepts, demonstrated expertise in working with a sophisticated ERP system and Microsoft Office
o budgeting processes (municipal government experience preferred)
o experience creating and/or auditing financial statements (municipal experience preferred)
o project management experience preferably involving multi-disciplinary project teams
Experience interpreting and applying legislation and other regulations and standards, including, but not limited to the AIT, TILMA, MGA, PSAB and GAAP.
Detailed and current knowledge of internal security and control principles and practices
Well-developed managerial/supervisory skills with the ability to effectively plan, direct, coach and mentor staff.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the public, senior managers & agencies, and to manage conflict.
The ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and deal tactfully in an open and political environment
Demonstrated skills in clarifying issues, designing business processes, facilitating collaborative resolutions
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both in writing and orally through effective presentations, reports and policy documents and others
Ability to listen effectively to understand the needs of a wide range of Financial Services business users, synthesize information and prepare/present cost/benefit analyses and business cases to support recommendations and decisions
Experience in developing and delivering user training
Significant exposure to fund accounting preferably in a municipal environment
Affiliation: EXEMPT
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week. Required to work evenings and weekends and at times, significant overtime during project implementations and changes that affect normal operations.
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