Manager Finance, Inventory Accounting

2 weeks ago

Peace River Regional District BC, Canada Northland School Division Full time

THE OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting opportunity for a CPA looking to advance their career to join the Northland School Division as Director of Finance. The Division is seeking someone with accounting/finance skills, a passion for customer service, strong interpersonal skills and a desire to grow as a leader. This individual will not only be skilled in finance, but their collaborative and solution-oriented approach will complement their teamwork skills. This position will report to the Secretary-Treasurer and will manage the financial accounting, reporting and operations for the 400-person, $57M division serving 1,700 students. The successful candidate will support three direct reports from the corporate office in Peace River, Alberta. The division is focused on continuous improvement across operations with investments in processes, technology and systems. Please note, this position will be based in Peace River, Alberta and will be on-site (minimal hybrid/remote).

The schools are located near mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and wetlands in Treaty 6 and 8 Territories where there is a high respect for the history, language, and culture in these territories.

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Managing the division’s financial accounting, reporting and financial operations including full cycle accounting - accounts receivable, accounts payable, corporate credit cards and advisory services.
Assuming responsibility for the Division’s ERP accounting system, including data management, security, backups, etc.
Providing accounting and financial expertise and training to support staff.
Providing senior management staff with financial advice and information necessary for their decision-making.
Evaluating the accounting policies, systems, and procedures of the division on an ongoing basis and recommending changes and projects for improvement.
Preparing the division's financials and other regulatory reports.
Maintaining the chart of accounts and making revisions as required.
Maintaining the capital and project ledgers.
Planning, organizing, and supporting the staff in the day-to-day operation of the accounting and purchasing departments.
Evaluating the performance of all staff within the department.
Approving additions and deletions to the accounts payable vendor master.
Evaluating the present accounting systems and processes and making the necessary changes to improve their capability and efficiency.
Maintaining an internal audit function within the division.
Providing policy interpretation and assistance to support staff as required.
Ensure an efficient purchasing policy, procedures and systems are in place.
Monitoring the divisional fixed assets register and be responsible for all amendments.
Preparing budget submissions and other analyses for administration or the board of trustees
5+ years of school division experience an asset.
~ Extensive knowledge of accounting, reporting and financial operations.
~ Considerable business acumen, contract management and/or purchasing experience.
~ Leadership experience including staff supervision, performance management, project work and/or other relevant experience demonstrating potential.


Ability to meet the conflicting demands of modern accounting practices, management information requirements and governmental regulations.
Ability to deal with all levels of management and leadership whose backgrounds are educational and academic-oriented to deliver exceptional customer service.
Ability to deal with a modern ERP including workflow, process management, the overall systems-based approach and all data-related requirements.

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