Financial Reporting Consultant

Job Responsibility: If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The 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. As a Financial Reporting Consultant, you will provide expert advice and technical guidance on corporate financial policies and proactively assist in the preparation of The City's annual report process and other internal financial reports as well as complete research and analysis related to proposed transactions or accounting standards. Primary duties include:

• Prepare, coordinate, and develop reports and analysis to ensure the continued integrity of The City's financial statement and reporting processes.
• Develop, plan, coordinate and lead corporate financial policy development/studies and implementation.
• Review financial statement packages for compliance with regulatory requirements and consistency with corporate policies.
• Analyze and comment of policy implications and requirements related to annual financial results.
• Review existing and potential financial policies of other municipalities, governments, and not-for-profit and private sector organizations that may be of interest to The City.
• Identify benchmarks and provide recommendations on best practices and policy changes.

Qualifications

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and at least 5 years of related experience, preferably in a mid-size to large CPA environment in the audit/review stream.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) and advanced proficiency in Excel are required.
• Familiarity with a large enterprise accounting system such as PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain Management (FSCM) is considered an asset.
• Previous experience with public sector accounting standards, Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) will also be considered assets.
• Exceptional technical skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to direct and work effectively with others who are not direct reports.
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail; the ability to plan, coordinate and manage conflicting priorities; and well-developed communication skills in order to deliver presentations.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Union: CUPE Local 38 Business Unit: Finance Position Type: 3 Permanent Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE Compensation: Pay Grade 13 $47.77 - 63.92 per hour (2024 Rates) Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle. Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week Audience: Internal/External Apply By: August 12, 2024 Job ID #: 310307