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Assistant Director of Finance
Competition #J0616-0550
Core Purpose:
To manage the Citys financial accounting and management systems to ensure ongoing compliance with legislation, regulation, and City policy in the recording and reporting of financial transactions.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the preparation of annual financial statements and the audit of those financial statements.
- Manage the preparation of other required financial reports such as grant audits, PST audits, GST audits, and Public Accounts.
- Manage the preparation of monthly and custom financial reports for City Administration, City Council, or other stakeholders.
- Manage the processes used for the recording of financial information to ensure the information is recorded and stored in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Manage the budgeting process for all funds.
- Manage the departments continuous improvement process.
- Supervise, schedule and manage the performance of employees assigned to the work unit.
Required Qualifications:
Qualifications (Education, Training, Experience)
Bachelor of Commerce degree or equivalent
Professional accounting designation (CPA)
5+ years progressive management experience in a large organizational environment.
Key Technical Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and legislation affecting the financial reporting process.
- Knowledge of bylaws, policies and procedures specific to the City of Prince Albert.
- Knowledge of current OH&S standards and regulations.
- Ability to use a variety of computer programs, including database, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.