Capital & Projects Advisor

2 days ago

Sherwood Park, Canada Strathcona County Full time

This posting is for one full-time temporary position up to 14 months.

The Capital and Projects Advisor is a key member of the Financial Planning team. This role provides strong tangible capital asset and projects skills to the Financial and Strategic Services department as well as support for all Strathcona County departments.

This position coordinates and facilitates the County’s capital reporting to provide decision makers with timely, accurate and reliable financial information and analysis that is ultimately reported to Council to assess ongoing capital activity and stewardship of Tangible Capital Assets (TCA).

This role is a key contributor to establishing and communicating tangible capital asset policy and procedures, as well as ensuring compliance with applicable Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee financial systems and processes to track funding sources and ensure capital project expenditures are strictly monitored and reported
- Establish and review accounting systems and processes to ensure compliance with legislation, policy, standards and agreements for TCA
- Oversee set-up and maintenance of accounts used to enable a consistent approach to managing and reporting on capital projects
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial information for capital projects accounting
- Prepare management reports, Council reports and related deliverables and presentations to meet all organizational reporting requirements
- Recommend and/or provide input into opportunities to enhance internal controls to prevent fraud or error related to capital financial reporting and safeguarding of County TCA
- Provide research and recommendations for policy or administrative changes to enhance capital project accounting in compliance with accounting standards and organizational guidelines, policies and procedures
- Provide capital variance accounting analysis, support, research, and advice to various stakeholders
- Other projects and analysis as required

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- An Accounting degree and a minimum of 3 years experience in accounting or a related area
- Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation in progress or obtained is an asset
- Experience in government, particularly a municipality is an asset
- Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
- Strong knowledge of diverse business operations and requirements, projects, information and reports
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant provincial and municipal legislation
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards for tangible capital assets
- Proficiency in the use of data analytical (i.e., business intelligence) software and Excel
- Proficiency with business productivity software, computers, and financial information systems, including advanced Microsoft Excel
- Experience in working with an integrated ERP system and utilizing that system efficiently to create accurate and timely financial information
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness

**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 role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.

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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