Controller - Revenue & Collections

7 days ago


Red Deer, Alberta, Canada City of Red Deer Full time

City of Red Deer:

Controller - Revenue & Collections:

Job Type
Finance /Accounting / Economics

Organization
The City of Red Deer

Competition Number J#172

Closing date

May 21, 2023

  • Centrally located between Alberta's two largest cities with over 100km of beautiful trails within Red Deer City Limits our City has a lot to offer._
  • Come b_uild your career with an employer committed to a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable community. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization, and we are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to succeed._

The Opportunity:


Responsible for billing and collection of over $75 million in City revenues, including utility billing, essential to financial sustainability and delivery of services City-wide.

This position oversees the effective and integrated operation of ERP systems, management reporting, financial reporting, comprehensive public communication plans, and project and change management in service delivery.


Functions in this role are highly visible to the public and ensuring effective and efficient customer service is a key aspect of this role.


  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) plus continuous relevant training and development.
  • Seven years progressively more responsible accounting experience at a supervisory level, preferable in a large, unionized organization.
  • Considerable experience in a complex, computerized ERP accounting environment with current computer technology and system development expertise.
  • Welldeveloped managerial skills with the ability to effectively plan, direct, coach and mentor staff.
  • Demonstrated skills in clarifying and resolving issues and designing business programs and processes.
  • Detailed knowledge of internal control principles and practices.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the public, senior managers, businesses and to manage conflict.
  • The ability to handle sensitive information, maintain confidentiality and deal tactfully in a political environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and accurately both in writing and orally through effective presentation, reports and policy documents.
  • Budgeting processes (municipal government experience preferred)
  • Leadership of similar functions particularly utility billing and/or credit management
  • Project and change management


Business process improvement
  • LEAN or similar implementations
  • Management of a large customer service function
  • ERP system implementation
  • Municipal or similar experience

What we offer:


In addition to the competitive hourly wage of $52.15 to $65.29 per hour ($102,092 to $127,615 salary) and an excellent benefit package; we offer a great work environment with a dynamic and dedicated team of likeminded professionals.

Some opportunity for remote work is available.


If you like what you have read and think this is the job for you; come build your career with the City of Red Deer.


Application Return

  • Applicants not contacted are thanked for their interest._

Education :
Bachelor's degree

Experience :
Experience an asset

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