Financial Reporting Advisor

4 weeks ago

Sherwood Park Alberta TA, Edmonton region, Canada Strathcona County Full time

The Financial Reporting Advisor is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and review of corporate reporting and external compliance filings. This role provides direct support to the Senior Financial Reporting Advisor within the Financial Reporting Branch of Financial and Strategic Services.

This position's key responsibilities include communicating complex matters to other expert individuals, analysis of multifaceted financial and non-financial information, compilation, review of internal and public-facing financial reports/filings, and liaising with third-party reporting experts (including external auditors and government officials).

This role is also the primary contact and subject matter expert for Council Support in the coordination and reporting of Elected Official expenses. These responsibilities include training, analysis, and quality assurance review, in which attention to detail and judgment is applied to the presentation of politically sensitive information to the public.

This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program. The successful candidate will be required to reside within 2 hours of Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, coordinate and analyze financial information to prepare professional documents including reports, presentations, proposals, and correspondence in a timely, accurate and confidential manner while adhering to County standards.
  • Prepare and present critical information and responses to inquiries to staff across the organization (i.e., topics such as: year-end procedures, audit requirements, changes to accounting standards).
  • Investigate any unusual transactions relating to financial reporting by contacting departments and researching any applicable policies and procedures.
  • Responsible to prepare highly technical expense reimbursement claims for disaster recovery.
  • Prepare year-end financial statements in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards, including the preparation and/or review of financial statement notes.
  • Create, update, and assist in the preparation of various working papers and year-end schedules.
  • Review and prepare year-end accounts analyses, reconciliations and working papers of various balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Implement changes required for audit-identified areas of improvement within financial reporting by researching applicable accounting standards, coordinating stakeholders, and developing process improvements.
  • Compile information and supporting documentation to respond to audit requests during interim and year-end audits.
  • Act as the main liaison for Council Support staff to provide guidance and coordination of Council expense reporting processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • An Accounting degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting or a related area, or an Accounting diploma and a minimum of 5 years experience in accounting or a related area.
  • Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation in progress or obtained is an asset.
  • Experience with financial analysis, public sector audits, financial statement preparation, and reporting, preferably within a municipal environment.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of public sector accounting standards.
  • Sound critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues, analyze risk, and propose alternative solutions.
  • Experience in working with an integrated ERP system and utilizing that system efficiently to create accurate and timely financial information.
  • Effective organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and complete work within restricted timelines while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Who We Are:

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

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

  • 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.
    • Paid and unpaid leave programs.
    • Earned day off program.
    • Employee and family assistance program.
  • Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
  • Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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