Coordinator Financial Services - Dorval, Canada - Lester B. Pearson School Board

Lester B. Pearson School Board

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Dorval, Canada

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Lester B. Pearson School Board

Applications are invited for the position of

COORDINATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES

REPLACEMENT
Class 6

Members of the Administrative Staff who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position are invited to make their interest known in writing.

NATURE OF THE WORK

The position of coordinator of financial resources entails the performance of duties required for the coordination, supervision, evaluation, research and development of one or more programs and activities pertaining to the management of the financial resources of the school board.

The position includes, in particular, responsibility for the coordination of one or more programs and activities pertaining to budget management, financial systems management, preparation and standardization of financial statements, accounting, treasury management and supervision of internal financial controls.

The position consists in providing, within the incumbent's field of competence, advice and expertise to the administrators of the school board so as to promote the optimal management of financial resources.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in developing the objectives and strategies of the school board dealing with financial resources for which the incumbent is responsible and, where applicable, collaborate with other staff members in determining the annual action plan.

Participate in developing policies and programs and ensure that the administrative procedures relating to the financial resources management of the school board are implemented.

Participate in devising and developing accounting and financial systems.

Participate in preparing the budgetary forecasts and the budget and in devising systems, methods and procedures for budget and financial control.

Coordinate the preparation of financial statements of all types.

Supervise the accounting and financial operations of all the administrative units.

Ensure that the school board benefits from the maximum revenue available from ministries and other subsidizing organizations.

Coordinate the planning and management activities associated with school taxes.

Contribute, where applicable, to the development of decentralization mechanisms for financial management.

Coordinate the creation, implementation and improvement of financial resources management tools adapted to the needs of the institutions and other administrative units.

Assist, if necessary, the administrators of the institutions and administrative units of the school board.

Support, as required, the administrators of the school board by providing them with pertinent information.

RESPONSIBITLIES WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT MAY INCLUDE
Planning, preparation and realization of internal audit in the schools and centers

Preparation of audit reports for the audit committee

Supervision of the account payables activity

Weekly payment to suppliers

Weekly financing with the CGTSIM

Oversee Government tax return, GST/QST/T4A

Upload payroll and DAS/Retraite Quebec remittances

Liabilities reconciliation accounts

Preparation of reports for Executive committee

Represent, upon request, the school board in matters related to his/her sector of activity.

Prepare monthly accounting of Salary provisions

Prepare amortization and follow accounting of Fixed Assets

CNESST provisions

Sabbatical leave reconciliation and provisions

Responsible for the preparation of the Month and Year-End (March and June) Financial Statements pertaining to files under his/her responsibility

Prepare Board Prepaids, Accruals and Bid Bonds

Responsible for the Contaminated Land dossier

Participate in selecting staff.

Supervise and evaluate the staff under his/her responsibility.

Participate in developing a professional improvement and training plan for the staff of the administrative unit or sector of activity.

Participate in developing and updating information resources.

Assume any other responsibility compatible with his/her function that may be assigned to him/her by the immediate superior.

QUALIFICATIONS
An undergraduate degree in an appropriate field - preferably commerce with a specialty in accounting or finance

A CPA designation or equivalent experience

Superior knowledge of computer systems and software as related to the fields of accounting and finance.

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the field

Have excellent communication skills in English and French including the ability to thoroughly comprehend written French

Have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including the proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative and consultative team environment, and the proven ability to lead others in implementing change at all levels of the hierarchy

Have superior organizational and project management skills, with proven ability in the assessment and analysis of needs, and in the design and implementation of organizational systems and procedures to meet those needs

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