Job Title
Financial Reporting Lead
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Job ID
309896
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
 
 
 
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 Lead you will be responsible for providing direction, ensuring continued integrity and proactively managing the preparation of The City's annual report process and other internal financial reports. Primary duties include:
  • Coordinate The City's financial year-end process.
  • Prepare The City's annual financial statements, the Provincial financial report, and other financial reporting required by senior governments and private institutions, in accordance with professional accounting and audit requirements.
  • Review business unit financial reporting submissions and provide financial expertise.
  • Prepare, coordinate and implement City-wide reporting policy and procedures to provide interpretations and guidance to civic staff on reporting matters.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between The City and the external auditor.
  • Respond to a wide variety of internal and external requests for financial information, analysis and advice.
  • Serve as a key resource in corporate studies of a financial and analytical nature. 
 
Qualifications 
  • A degree in a relevant discipline plus a professional accounting designation such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), combined with at least 8 years of related work experience.
  • Experience must include at least 3 years in a large public accounting firm environment combined with additional experience in annual financial statement preparation.
  • An intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint), and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel are required.
  • Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) experience would be an asset.
  • Familiarity with a large enterprise accounting system such as PeopleSoft Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Business Objects will be considered an asset.
  • Strong organizational skills regarding establishing and maintaining the financial reporting cycle is necessary.
  • Solid strategic leadership and management capability to achieve results that are aligned with organizational goals, nurturing an environment to strengthen the workplace, political acumen and exceptional communication skills.
  • Strong customer focus orientation is required as well as the ability to build relationships with business clients and colleagues.
  • Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
 
Pre-employment Requirements 
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
 
Union: Exempt 
Business Unit: Finance 
Position Type: 1 Permanent
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
Compensation: Level F $94,168 - 144,228 per annum
Days of Work: This position works a 5 day
work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week
Audience: Internal/External 
Apply By: May 29, 2024
 
Job ID #: 309896