Finance Lead - 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. Reporting to the Finance Manager, Corporate Services Admin you will provide leadership and guidance, financial expertise, business acumen, advice, reporting and interpretation of financial information in multiple areas supporting multiple business units. Primary duties include:

Business and strategic planning: participating on management team and providing leadership, financial expertise and advice to help business unit in achieving their goals.

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

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

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

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

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

Manage and 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.

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

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

Solid strategic leadership and management 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.

Experience with internal transfer pricing or user fee rate setting would be considered an asset.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate project planning, project management, business analyst and/or facilitation skills.

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.