Manager of Finance

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is Canada's southerly traveled corridor of the Rocky Mountains and is historically known for its scenic land of forests and peaks.

Nestled in the southwest corner of Alberta, Crowsnest Pass offers all the amenities you need to live, work and play.

Friendly people, good facilities, great restaurants, amazing outdoor recreation and services, and an excellent quality of life.- The Municipality is recruiting for the newly created role of
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Manager of Finance. This is an exciting new role with advancement opportunities in a vibrant and growing mountain community. Are you passionate about financial management in local government? Do you have a CPA designation and related experience? If so, keep reading to learn more about the role and we hope to hear from you.
MANAGER OF FINANCE

• REPORTS TO: Director of Finance
• REVISION DATE: February 2023
  Position Summary
• The Manager of Finance is responsible for the professional leadership and managing the operational functions of the Finance department. The Manager will lead the budget process, ensure financial best practice, provide support to departments, and ensure policies and practices are followed. This role has supervisory responsibility for financial positions and supports and provides coverage for the Director of Finance.
  Education and Experience
• Postsecondary degree in Finance or Accounting or suitable equivalent.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or working towards designation.
• A minimum of five years of progressive responsible experience in finance, with two of those years in a management capacity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, controls and experience in an accounting environment.
• Competent working knowledge and proficiency of compatible computer systems/software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics/Diamond and Questica Budgeting software systems.
• Experience with financial systems including property tax and assessment, utility structures, cash flow, debt, investment, risk management and insurance.
• Municipal experience including competent working knowledge of bylaws, regulations and legislation.
• Management experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience with information and communication system management, procurement, life cycle management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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Finance:

• Develop and implement the 3year budget process and support departments with the development of capital and operating plans relative to 3year budgeting in collaboration with the Director of Finance.
• Prepare timely financial reporting for departments and Council.
• Supervise and support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting and reporting functions.
• Analyze and provide recommendations regarding financial reports relative to budget variance and financial forecasting.
• Prepares internal financial procedures to support policy and align with financial best practice and the MGA.
• Assist in the management of treasury functions relating to cash flows, investments, debt, and reserves in accordance with established policies and practices.
• Reviews expenses to ensure compliance to purchasing policy and responsible use of municipal funds, follow up with staff and departments as required.
• Facilitate the yearend financial audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Facilitates the annual process of reviewing and updating the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw.
• Assists with the procurement of banking, auditing, assessment and actuarial services.
• Support daytoday activities of the warehouse operations and inventory management system.
• May support the director with asset management or information technology projects.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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Governance:

• Assist and supports the Director of Finance and Financial Team in all matters relating to the financial operations of the Municipality in accordance with legislation and established policies and practices.
• Assist with establishing the department business plan and facilitating departmental goals.
• Assist the Director of Finance in providing personnel leadership of the Finance Department including hiring, promoting, succession planning, goal setting, information sharing, training, and performance evaluation.
• Directly supervises the work and activities undertaken by consulting and contract service providers for the Finance Department.
• Responsible to grow and foster lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners and government agencies as related to daytoday activities.

Competencies and Behaviours
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Leadership Skills: Provides leadership while giving guidance and support. Mentors and is a positive role model who has the ability to communicate potential opportunities to departments while empowering staff and incorporating the views of others.
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Management Skills: A proven record of being a

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