Corporate Finance Leader, Budget Modernization - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

Description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As the Corporate Finance Leader, Budget Modernization, you will provide leadership, guidance, financial expertise, business acumen, advice, reporting and interpretation of financial information in multiple areas. Primary duties include:

Lead the development and integration of industry, corporate, portfolio and business unit policy and process changes: ensuring integrity and consistency of financial information, and adherence to City wide policies and procedures.

Research budgeting best practices, identify required changes and work with interested parties to implement identified changes.

Contribute and participate on the management team and provide leadership, financial expertise and advise business units in achieving their goals.

Provide financial analysis and support, work closely with the finance team on business unit operating and capital budgets.

Participate on business unit committees and projects: participating in key roles including facilitation, collaborating with the business unit by providing financial advice on various working committees and projects.

Ensure internal controls/management audits adherence: develop and ensure proper internal controls, accounting policies and processes are in place and adhered to.

Provide business analysis and recommendations as to the efficiency, effectiveness, and scope of business activities.

Provide leadership and direction to staff.

Qualifications

A degree in a relevant discipline plus a professional accounting designation such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

At least 8 years of related financial/accounting experience in progressively more responsible positions.

Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

Extensive financial experience from both a corporate and operational perspective and expert knowledge of financial and accounting processes.

Previous leadership, audit, financial project implementation and/or financial reporting experience will be considered an asset.

Solid change management leadership and capability to achieve results that are aligned with organizational goals, nurturing an environment to strengthen the workplace, and political acumen.

Strong customer focus is required as well as the ability to build relationships with business clients and colleagues.

Competencies required for successful performance in this position include ability to inspire and motivate staff to achieve results in an environment of significant change and shifting priorities. Superior analytical and decision-making skills, focused on an assessment of risks and opportunities, with proven ability to achieve compliance with difficult and/or unpopular decisions. Well-developed communication skills and effectiveness in working with senior levels of the organization.