Accounting Supervisor-CPA

Do you have what it takes to combine your financial expertise with quick business decisions to provide financial advice and stewardship Do you possess the skill set to ensure resources are utilized and aligned to delivering the best value for each dollar Do you want to play a key role in the transformation of financial services If so read on!

Reporting to the Finance Manager you will utilize your professional accounting designation and leadership skills in fulfilling the role of financial leadership for a diversified business operation.

Provide financial analytics strategic support and consultative services to Financial & Corporate Services department facilitating a culture of strong financial governance and stewardship over primarily operating budget
Provide financial analytics advice and assistance to decision makers and assess documents to ensure that long term business commitments are adhered to
Provide financial support and financial data input relating to Financial & Corporate Services business cases for council and committee reports
Provide financial analytics expertise for business cases and reports to assist management in the formulation and implementation of the organizations strategy
Consult with department managers to determine financial and accounting requirements and develop necessary financial systems and models to measure results
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in accounting business commerce or management
A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible related accounting experience preferably within a public sector environment and in roles performing financial analytics
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA formerly CA CMA CGA) designation or internationally recognized equivalent
University Degree (bachelor or applied) in accounting-related discipline working towards a recognized accounting designation (e.g. either eligible or accepted into CPA program) and one (1) year of progressively responsible full cycle (month-end and year-end accounting budgeting and variance analysis) accounting experience OR recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA) without the requisite year of experience
Assets:

~ Experience working with operating financial planning and budgeting

Significant knowledge and experience with Google Sheets Excel SAP COBS and other related systems
Thorough understanding of general accounting activities (i.e. budgeting forecasting financial analysis)
Thorough knowledge of corporate and departmental policy & procedures
Thorough knowledge of the corporate financial system and its inter-relationship to departmental accounting operations
Significant experience and proficiency in major financial and analytical software systems
Compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures generally accepted accounting principles and CICA Handbook recommendations and Public Accounting Standards recommendations.
Excellent customer service while ensuring adherence to professional standards
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion

Note : This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
Learn more about our benefits to 1 temporary full-time position for up to 18 months
Monday to Friday

Salary Range: $41.847 - $52.537 (Hourly); $Opportunity Concept Salary Range: $38.018 - $43.635 (Hourly); $