• As a manager with direct reports, participate in the recruitment and selection process, conduct new employee onboarding / orientation, train, coach, performance manage, participate in the progressive disciplinary process up to and including terminations, participate in employees’ career development, and actively participate in other corporate-endorsed human resource management processes and procedures.


• Provide reports and information regarding financial services and attend meetings of the Council, Council Committees and Boards, as required.


• Organize and meet regularly (e.g., weekly) with direct reports to keep abreast of accounting and financial operations; facilitate two-way information exchange and provide input for operational critique and improvements.


• Ensure adherence to all applicable Wheatland County policies and bylaws.


• Relate to and communicate with senior management, Council, colleagues, direct reports, customers, external agencies, government, and vendors sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.


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

• Establish objectives, oversee and monitor the following: results of municipal financial management and reporting processes; financial and accounting practices implemented with respect to accounts payable, tangible capital assets, tax roll and utilities; taxation processes and services; and, grant reporting.


• Working with Finance team members, prepare audit working papers and account reconciliations; liaise with financial statement auditors.


• Manage the implementation of effective and efficient banking procedures.


• Establish, implement and evaluate internal controls.


• Approve journal entries prepared by Finance team members.


• Approve monthly reconciling reports (utilities, taxation, accounts payable and bank reconciliations).


• Manage the County’s budgeting process.


• Answer inquiries from staff members regarding financial related questions.


• Review and establish internal controls for financial safeguarding of assets.


• Review, establish and streamline internal procedures for staff.

• Maintain own compliance with OH&S and ensure all applicable employees are in compliance with OH&S including employee attendance at regular safety meetings, employees being properly trained in OH&S related topics, and ensuring employees complete work in a safe manner.

Requirements:

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources Email: hr@wheatlandcounty.ca

Additional Job Information:

Position Type: Full Time
Posted Date: Apr 21, 2021
Closing Date: May 10, 2021
Job ID: P21-17