• Oversee the administration of all financial services and functions including financial planning, analysis, accounting controls, taxation and assessment, budget development, investments, grant reporting, asset/inventory protection, and financial statements.


• Develop financial policy, controls and systems, and make recommendations for improvement.


• Compare and analyze actual results with budgeted forecasts, monitor variances, identify trends and recommend necessary actions.


• Assist in development and updating of financial policies and procedures.


• Compile Quarterly reports for Council.


• Reconciliation of bank accounts monthly and prepare corresponding journal entries.


• Work with the General Manager of Corporate Services on the yearly budgeting process.


• Assist with the coordination, development, and implementation of multi-year Operating and Capital budgets.


• Establish and maintain contracts with financial contractors or consultants.


• Work with Finance team members to prepare audit working papers and account reconciliations; liaise with Town appointed Auditors and lead the Audit process.


• Update and maintain the Tangible Capital Assets (TCA) register and prepare TCA for the yearly audit.


• Serve as the Finance/Admin Section Chief backup in the Emergency Operations Centre during a disaster response.


• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/webinars, and by reviewing relevant publications.


• Assist the General Manager of Corporate Services to be compliant and up-to-date with current and newly implemented accounting standards of the Public Sector Accounting Board for Financial Reporting.


• Understand and comply with the Municipal Government Act and other provincial legislation, Town Bylaws, contracts, and policies.


• Manage the grant agreements and deadlines to enable preparation and submission of grant status reports.

• Assume the managerial responsibilities of the General Manager of Corporate Services in case of their absence.


• Perform tasks consistent with the position, including special projects and assignments as may be required on an ad hoc basis, and as assigned by the General Manager of Corporate Services.

• Create a team environment which inspires hard work, dedication, collaboration, and excellence.


• Provide regular honest and constructive feedback.


• Manage direct reports in their day-to-day responsibilities.


• Be familiar with HR policies and procedures and enforce the same.


• Carry out all Human Resources mandated processes in a timely and consistent manner.


• Manage challenging personal and interpersonal dynamics sensitively and respectfully; respond appropriately to reports of disrespectful conduct.


• Responsibly protect any confidential or sensitive information that falls under the position’s purview.

• Model and help construct a positive culture in which Health & Safety are highly prioritized.


• Ensure that all health and safety programs and policies are faithfully executed.


• Ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures.


• Ensure all incidents, accidents and near-misses are reported in a timely fashion.


• Help employees to identify and eliminate or mitigate hazards on a day-to-day basis.


• Be familiar with Health & Safety policies and procedures and enforce the same.


• Participate in audits as required.


• Where necessary, monitor modified work programs in consultation with Health & Safety.

• Prepare annual departmental operating and capital budgets.


• Ensure that all procurement is completed in accordance with the approved budget, the Purchasing Policy, and other legal or policy requirements.


• Ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient revenue generation; pursue alternative funding sources (e.g. grants) wherever possible.


• Familiarize oneself with policies and procedures relating to spending and enforce the same.


• Authorize purchases and accounts within assigned limits.

• Relate to and communicate with Senior Management, Council, colleagues, direct reports, customers, external agencies, government, and vendors sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly, and courteously.


• Provide positive and professional engagement with public stakeholders where necessary.


• Attend and present at Council, Committee, or external agency meetings as required. Ensure reports and recommendations are well researched, accurate, and comprehensive.


• Provide honest and respectful feedback to Town Council and other stakeholders as required.

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources Email: humanresources@edson.ca

Additional Job Information:

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Posted Date: Sept 16, 2022
Closing Date: Oct 14, 2022
Job ID: EDSOM-202206