Project Consultant

The Capital and Projects Advisor is a key member of the Financial Planning team that provides strong tangible capital asset and projects skills to the Financial and Strategic Services department as well as support for all Strathcona County departments. This position coordinates and facilitates the Countys capital reporting to provide decision makers with timely accurate and reliable financial information and analysis that is ultimately reported to Council to assess ongoing capital activity and stewardship of Tangible Capital Assets (TCA). This role is a key contributor to establishing and communicating tangible capital asset policy and procedures as well as ensuring compliance with applicable Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).

Oversee financial systems and processes to track funding sources and ensure capital project expenditures are strictly monitored and reported

Establish and review accounting systems and processes to ensure compliance with legislation policy standards and agreements for TCA

Oversee set-up and maintenance of accounts used to enable a consistent approach to managing and reporting on capital projects

Prepare monthly quarterly and annual financial information for capital projects accounting

Prepare management reports Council reports and related deliverables and presentations to meet all organizational reporting requirements

Recommend and/or provide input into opportunities to enhance internal controls to prevent fraud or error related to capital financial reporting and safeguarding of County TCA

Provide research and recommendations for policy or administrative changes to enhance capital project accounting in compliance with accounting standards and organizational guidelines policies and procedures

Provide capital variance accounting analysis support research and advice to various stakeholders

Other projects and analysis as required

Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation in progress or obtained is an asset

Experience in government particularly a municipality is an asset

Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)

Strong knowledge of diverse business operations and requirements projects information and reports

Comprehensive understanding of relevant provincial and municipal legislation

Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards for tangible capital assets

Proficiency in the use of data analytical (i.e. business intelligence) software and Excel

Proficiency with business productivity software computers and financial information systems including advanced Microsoft Excel

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of vision is to become Canadas most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity respect safety fairness and cooperation.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

Extended health and dental coverage

Health and wellness spending account

Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs

Retirement and pension programs

Employee and family assistance program

Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve.