Finance Manager

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The Town of Vegreville has an opening for an energetic self-motivated Finance Manager. The Town of Vegreville is a progressive community

with a population of approximately 5,700, located in East Central Alberta approximately one hour east of the City of Edmonton.

Under the direction of the Corporate Services Director, the Finance Manager is a respected member of an effective working team, dedicated to

maintaining a good working relationship with management and staff in all departments.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- **Post-secondary degree in Finance or Accounting or suitable equivalent.**:

- Possess a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or working towards.
- A minimum of three to five years of progressive supervisory, budget and financial reporting experience, with two years in a management capacity is required.
- Municipal experience, while not mandatory, would be considered an asset.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of internal and external clients.
- Demonstrated problem solving, conflict management, and performance management skills.
- Ability to plan and organize with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
- Possess the proven ability to handle public inquiries, public consultation processes and community and client liaison.
- Knowledge of PSAB Accounting Standards and the Municipal Government Act
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Diamond Software, Questica Budgeting software and Microsoft Suite of products would be an asset
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; capable of dealing effectively with Town Council, staff and the general public
- A combination of education and experience may be considered

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Financial Management**
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for the Town of Vegreville and related bodies and related financial presentations to Council.
- Preparation and maintenance of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Preparation of annual working paper file and draft consolidated financial statements, including relevant note disclosures for external auditors.
- Preparation of the financial reports, grant reporting, working paper files and financial statements for the Town and related bodies
- Assist with development and preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets; calculation of mill rates; and related financial presentations to Council.
- Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of all financial policies and internal controls of and for the Town of Vegreville.
- Administers the Town’s employee benefit plan, employment programs, and is responsible for all required payroll reporting
- Processes monthly payroll and remittances ensuring submissions from all departments are accurate for electronic transfer.
- Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Tangible Capital Assets Policies and Procedures.

**Supervisory Management**
- Manage the daily operations of the Finance office, stressing the importance of teamwork, and ensuring the overall efficiency of the services provided by the team as a whole.
- Lead the finance team in all facets of financial management and best practices.
- Supervision and training of administrative staff in all areas of the Finance office including taxation and assessment; accounts payable; accounts receivable; utilities; and payroll.
- Receive and investigate complaints or concerns relative to the delivery of the Finance office services and ensure appropriate information is provided or appropriate action taken.
- Respond to customer concerns and complaints using tact and understanding.

**Other Duties**
- Provide back up for the Corporate Services Director
- Understand and adhere to Town policies, procedures, and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
- Perform finance support functions for the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) when the Town Disaster Response Plan is activated
- Perform other related duties and functions as assigned by the Corporate Services Director.

**A comprehensive employee benefit package is available**

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-26