Coordinator of Financial Planning

Under the general direction of the Financial Controller, Fire Paramedic Service, the Coordinator Financial Planning and Services is responsible for the planning, coordination and compliance of financial services. The emphasis is on providing transactional integrity as well as providing timely, independent, and objective financial advice to management in decision making.

There is also a strong emphasis on continual improvement in accounting process and policy development. The development and maintenance of internal controls to maximize the use of the Departments assets is also a critical function of this position. Due to the complexity and wide scope of the Department, this position is expected to display independence of action and to support the Financial Controller with strategic decisions.

This job also involves the handling of sensitive and confidential documents and preparation of financial reports to senior management under tight and competing deadlines.

**As the **_Coordinator of Financial Planning and Sevices, _**you will**:

- Support the Financial Controller in overseeing the provision of financial services to the Department.
- Coordinate, prepare and/or review various departmental financial reports including the preparation/reporting/analysis of operating and capital expenditure, year-end reporting and cost/benefit analyses.
- Provide leadership, supervision and direction for Finance Branch staff.
- Provide technical support for special projects independently or in conjunction with the Financial Controller. This role also deputizes for the Financial Controller during their absence.
- Manage daily activities ensuring their provision remains in compliance with GAAP and all City policies. The role also ensures the accuracy and timeliness of accounting, administrative, and payroll services including quarterly and annual reports.
- Identify and investigate control weaknesses in all department financial systems; present alternative solutions and coordinate system improvements.
- Review and analyze administrative reports ensuring financial implications are highlighted through the preparation of Financial Impact Statements.
- Undertake special projects as required.

**Your education and qualifications include**:

- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA).
- Minimum four (4) years’ experience working in finance, leading and overseeing a finance team including all aspects of personnel management.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and other reporting practices applicable to municipal governments and other reporting entities.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and control systems with the ability to develop and implement innovative new systems.
- Ability to coordinate the accounting, administrative and payroll functions for a large and complex department.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a busy work environment while still meeting deadlines.
- Ability to initiate action with limited supervision and instruction and execute sound judgment while working under pressure and under stressful conditions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools and other related technical programs/databases including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Peoplesoft, SQL database
- Ability to conduct research, prepare, analyze and interpret financial/statistical reports and make recommendations for senior management.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
- Ability to develop financial models to oversee team performance, financial outcome, with a preference for knowledge and experience in using SQL database as a local data source.

**Conditions of employment**:

- The successful applicant must possess and maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- Must possess the ability to travel

**CORE COMPETENCIES for **ALL** EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG**:

- Citizen & Customer Focus
- Respecting Diversity
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity and Trust
- Results Oriented