Controller of Municipal Finance and Reporting
4 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Controller of Municipal Finance and Reporting to join our team at the City of Maple Ridge. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing city with breathtaking natural surroundings.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analytics, internal financial reporting, and coordination of the annual audit. You will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
This role requires strong leadership skills, as you will manage a team of accounting staff, implement effective financial controls, and provide strategic financial insights to support the City's objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and maintaining accounting and financial reports, records, statements, and estimates, including the preparation of the City's consolidated financial statements in accordance with current PSAB requirements;
- Performing duties as required under the Local Government Act, Community Charter, and other relevant legislation;
- Ensuring continued compliance with Public Sector Accounting Guidelines, including the implementation of new standards as required;
- Planning, assigning, reviewing, and supervising the accounting team's work, including tasks related to accounting, analytics, costing, clerical activities, and other related duties;
- Providing management and leadership duties for the Accounting Team, including workforce planning, hiring, motivating, coaching, and development, and performance management;
- Developing innovative strategies to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and integrate modern technologies where applicable;
- Collaborating with Finance department management on cross-functional goals and initiatives, ensuring aligned financial strategies, policies, standards, procedures, and controls;
- Providing advice and making recommendations to Senior Leadership Team on financial matters;
- Preparation of reports and presentations for the Senior Leadership Team, Audit & Finance Committee, and Council;
- Coordination and assignment of work related to the annual financial audit;
- Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures;
- Monitoring financial inputs from other City systems;
- Supervising and controlling the accounting of all assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses for all municipal departments;
- Preparation of financial position forecasts and maintenance of municipal investments as required;
- Supervising the analysis of budget to actual variances and conducting special financial analyses as required;
- Maintaining cooperative interdepartmental relationships to ensure efficient service delivery and accurate financial reporting.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of municipal finance, accounting, and auditing principles and standards, practices, and systems;
- Expert understanding of policies, procedures, by-laws, regulations, and acts governing the department's functions and operations;
- Strong proficiency in preparing a variety of accounting, statistical, and financial statements, reports, and returns, and interpreting and applying applicable by-laws, regulations, acts, and policies;
- Strong knowledge of public administration practices and procedures relevant to the work performed;
- Strong proficiency in working with a variety of business software systems and utilizing computer data processing systems to meet the department's needs;
- Strong familiarity with the functions, operations, and requirements of other finance sections and municipal departments as they relate to the accounting function;
- Strong organizational and project management skills supported with the ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the department's operations effectively, adhering to established deadlines and statutory requirements;
- Advanced skills in people management practices for direct reports, capable of creating and sustaining a respectful and productive work environment that inspires teamwork, creativity, enthusiasm, and positive results;
- Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop staff in a unionized environment;
- Expert interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated track record of the ability to create, nurture, and sustain positive internal and external relationships, including the ability to facilitate, mediate, network, research, analyze, and resolve issues;
- Ability to initiate, review, analyze, evaluate, and implement new and revised policies, procedures, and operating systems and controls;
- Ability to collaborate within the finance department on cross-functional projects such as implementation of new policies, preparation of complex financial statements and reports, and other operational or strategic initiatives;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in delivering presentations;
- Strong ability to work well under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience. The successful candidate will have a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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