Csv Accounting

**Function/Purpose**:
Leading a team consisting of financial specialists, analysts and accountants, The CSV Accounting & Financial Supports Supervisor spends their days supporting the financial and accounting needs of our Utilities Department (including Water, Wastewater, Storm, Waste Management and Electrical Power Utilities). As a part of the Community Services Division (which also includes Business Excellence, Safe & Healthy Communities, Park & Public Works, Transit and Fleet), this role is a part of the Community Services Business Excellence Leadership Team. Your critical thinking skills, attention to detail and passion for mentoring and problem-solving will be challenged on a daily basis while supporting these multi-million dollar operations. This role serves as an accounting steward for the department, which involves the recording, disposition and reconciliation of tangible capital assets (TCA). We need your leadership and recommendations on financial best practices and efficiency ideas to inform effective and responsive decision making by Division Leadership.

**Job Requirements**:

- Professional accounting designation, plus continuous training and development.
- Equivalent experience may be considered
- Minimum 5 years progressively more responsible accounting experience
- 3 years supervisory experience an asset
- Demonstrated skills and abilities to resolve complex problems
- Demonstrated understanding of integrated financial, statistical, work management, budget planning systems and Utility Rate Making Principals

In addition to the 9 Core Competencies (i.e., Ethical Conduct & Values, Service Focus, Problem Solving/Thinking, Planning & Organizing, Leadership, Development, Communication & Interaction, Adaptability & Change Management, Understanding the Municipal Political Environment) - the following are specific to this position:

- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with city residents, Internal and External Stakeholders and Leadership Teams
- Strong and diverse computer skills to function in a variety of complex financial and asset management systems (e.g. JDE, Hansen Work Management & Utility Financial and Rate Models)
- Demonstrates well developed supervisory and leadership qualities with focus on a Safe and Respectful Workplace Environment
- Demonstrates advanced finance and accounting skills and understanding of a diverse business environment
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in a financial environment where consequence of error may have a significant negative impact on the Department and the City.

**Specific Demands of the Job**:

- Busy open office environment with frequent interruptions
- May be required to work outside regular office hours
- Daily interaction with numerous stakeholders
- Ability to write reports and briefings.
- Required to work in occasional situations of high intensity requiring strong problem solving skills, strategic thinking and decisive action.
- Required to work independently, while keeping the goals of The City, the Department, the Division and non-profit community always in mind.
- Required to travel occasionally and provide own means of transportation (vehicle, public transit, etc.).

**Affiliation**: Exempt

**Remuneration**:$41.35 to $51.69 per hour.

**Hours of Work**:75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required.