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Town of White City Seeking a Manager of Finance
The Town of White City is hiring a Manager of Finance. This exciting opportunity will be an integral part of White City’s Senior Leadership Team.
White City’s story began in 1959 as a tiny hamlet of people who dreamt of something better. Today we are one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada, staying true to that dream while we come up with bigger ones. White City is a vibrant and growing town that attracts people looking to experience small-town charm and community without sacrificing amenities and accessibility to the city.
Residents experience a unique blend of country living in a growing and inclusive community, with a vision of being a city with an innovative attitude, driven by residents, businesses and leaders who are creative and engaged. With a recent study projecting a population boom over the next 25 years, preserving the prairie peace we treasure while welcoming new faces, businesses, and amenities is something we want to get right!
Employees of the Town can expect an organization that values employee work/life balance and the opportunity to grow professionally and personally while being supported with a competitive salary, benefits, holidays, pension, paid sick time, and a hybrid in-person/virtual work environment.
Position Summary:
The Financial Manager is the key finance business partner and will be responsible for planning, directing, and progressively managing the finances and accounting activities for the Town of White City. Acting as a critical business partner to the management team and reporting directly to the Town Manager, the Manager of Finance will assist in the allocation of resources to the various services and projects planned and will provide updated financial projections and reports to the Town Manager and Town Council.
Terms and Compensation:
The Town offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a comprehensive defined-benefit pension plan.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week with option for an Earned Day Off every three weeks.
Employment Term: Permanent Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: Starting salary is $90,000 - $116,000 (2024 Rates) and is subject to negotiation based on experience.
The Town of White City also provides the following benefits:
- Extended Health: 100% prescription drug coverage and an extended health plan which covers vision, dental, and paramedical practitioners.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Variety of options to adjust working hours, part-time work from home, or four-day work weeks.
- Professional Development: Annual group professional development and annual individual professional development budget to advance your skills.
- Statutory Holidays: In addition to the ten legislated statutory holidays, the Town observes two additional paid statutory holidays.
- Vacation: Standard three-weeks vacation. Additional vacation time may be subject to negotiation.
- Banked Time: Opportunity to bank overtime to use at a later date.
- Earned Day Off: Paid earned day off every three weeks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility and tax billing, and collections.
- Review bank transactions from previous day and update the cash forecast to determine where available cash should be invested in order to maximize returns to the Town.
- Monitor and analyze the Town’s cashflow positions and financial status regularly.
- Support a peer team environment by acting as the financial lead on the management team seeking to achieve the Town’s vision.
- Provide operations and strategic advice/support with hands-on management and coordination of all items relating to finance and accounting to the entire organization including staff, management, Town Manager, and Town Council.
- Manage, engage, and lead the finance department which is accountable for all aspects of financial reporting, internal controls, management reporting, and financial system utilization.
- Perform business related analytics to assist management and Town Council to enact strategic initiatives.
- Responsible for the proper utilization of the financial systems.
- Responsible for the maintenance of financial policies and the assurance that adherence is achieved.
- Review payroll and send reports to the Town Manager for information purposes.
- Review accounts for approval and prepare a report for Town Council for presentation and approval.
- Prepare and send a summary of bank activity and cash forecast to the Town Manager.
- Research and write reports for Town Council based on issues that arose from previous Town Council meetings, policies or by-laws regular procedures, or important matters.
- Attend Town Council meetings to present and discuss written reports and recommendations from administration.
- Responsible for the delivery of the annual audit package to the audit team and fielding any inquiries they may have.
- Ensure accounts payable and accounts receivables are in line with contract terms.
- Responsible for, and leading the effective execution of, the monthly financial close.
- Oversee monthly bank, investment, payroll, government remittances, and financial system reconciliations.
- Leader of the annual budget process and monthly forecasts.
- In charge of the capital asset ledger and associated financial analysis.
- Search for and apply for grant funding opportunities for the Town.
- Work with external consultants and gather information as needed for different projects, reviews, or studies.
- Provide ad hoc reports and analysis to management as required regarding financial issues.
- Assist Town Manager in the development of short-term and long-term financial plans.
- Oversee insurance policies for municipal assets.
- Assist in the preparation and creation of policies pertaining to finances.
- Negotiate all investments contracts.
- Negotiate third-party financial contracts to reduce the Town’s expenditures.
- Supervise staff and oversee the supervision of all staff within the Finance Department.
- Conduct performance reviews, assist staff by coaching, and recommend training for staff development.
- Lead the short-term and long-term loans procurement for the Town.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of accepted accounting rules, practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
- Strong technology skills and ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills that promote mutually beneficial and respectful professional relationships.
- Ability to develop consultative relationships with the Town Manager and other Program/Department Managers, and Town Council.
- Ability to write concise reports to various audiences.
- Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Computer literate, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel, and e-mail.
- Ability to adapt to and learn new software.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Ablility to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
- Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills.
- Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
- Must possess a current professional accounting designation (CGA, CMA, CA).
- 4 to 6 years of direct work experience in a financial management position.
Working Conditions:
- Office-based position – some office/home flex time provided.
- Limited travel may be required.
- Regularly deal with simultaneous multiple demands which must be attended to “on the spot”.
- Regular peak periods requiring an accelerated work pace with deadlines creating pressure.
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
See full posting at: https://www.whitecity.ca/p/manager-of-finance. Application details can be found on the posting link.
Expires: January 2, 2025
