Accounting Manager - North Vancouver, Canada - School District No. 44 (North Vancouver)

Description

Accounting Manager:


Our District

From coastal beaches to mountain forests, North Vancouver School District provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs to inspire success for every student.

Our 25 elementary and 7 secondary schools, 2600 staff and 16,000 students offer a safe and nurturing environment based on trust, respect, responsibility and collaboration.

We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individuals to _learn, share and grow _with us in "the natural place to work".

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the management of accounting operations, financial reporting and budgeting of the School District.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and directs the work of accounting department staff in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, School Accounting Support and Reception.
• Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards and Ministry of Education and Childcare regulations.
• Plans and leads the annual external and internal financial audits.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual operating budget and prepares quarterly forecasts of expenditures and revenues for presentation to Audit Committee.
• Responsible for daily cash management and banking needs of the School District, including related payment systems such as Clover in Schools.
• Maintains Schools and District's GL accounts and accounting systems.
• Compliance with GST/PST laws, and annual submission of Charity tax return.

Qualifications and Skills

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation in good standing or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive management experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of an accounting team, preferably in a large public sector or public education organization.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office Suite in particular utilizing Excel. Previous experience using Power School Atrieve software is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability of effective change implementation resulting in improvements to service quality, productivity and systems efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How To Apply

• Cover Letter
• Résumé

At the North Vancouver School District, our values guide what we do.

We support diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and schools; we welcome and respect the diverse backgrounds, experiences and talents of all our employees and students.

We value the opportunity to learn, share and grow on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Skwxwú7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Education :
Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience : 5 years or more