Manager of Accounting

6 days ago

Maple Ridge, Canada destinationone Consulting Full time

destinationone Consulting is exclusively working with City of Maple Ridge, BC on a search for a Manager of Accounting.


The City of Maple Ridge is one of the fastest-growing cities in Metro Vancouver, surrounded by some of the most breathtaking natural settings in British Columbia. Your skills and talents are essential in helping the organization nurture and grow this amazing community. The City of Maple Ridge is a place where you can make a meaningful difference, serve your community with pride, and collaborate with elected representatives to bring the community's vision to life.

The City values and welcomes a diverse range of experiences, ideas, cultures, and perspectives. They are committed to fostering a community where equality and inclusivity are integral to everything they do. They embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity to continually improve their City. Their overarching vision is to empower people and inspire progress. If this resonates with you, we invite you to join their amazing team


ROLE:


Reports to: Deputy Director, Finance

Direct Reports: Accounting Clerk 2; Accountant 1; Accountant 2; Accountant 3

Coordinates with: all Operating Departments; Senior Leadership Team; Council

Liaison with: external agencies, other levels of government, other municipalities, and independent consultants


GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, the Manager of Accounting is responsible for managing the accounting function for the City, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, the preparation of financial analytics, internal financial reporting, preparation of the City’s consolidated financial statements and coordination of the annual audit. This role ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The Manager of Accounting manages a team of accounting staff, implements effective financial controls, and provides strategic financial insights to support the City’s objectives.


The work is complex and varied and involves the exercise of considerable independent judgement and action in supervising accounting operations, analysing, resolving and recommending solutions for specific accounting problems. The Manager of Accounting recommends solutions to major problems and policy matters. The incumbent prepares recommendations and reports on strategic and administrative matters within the department and collaborates closely with other managers to ensure familiarity of all departmental functions and develop cross training opportunities.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Directs and participates in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and financial reports, records, statements, and estimates including the preparation of the City’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with current PSAB requirements
  • Performs duties as required under the Local Government Act, Community Charter, and other relevant legislation
  • Responsible for the continued compliance with Public Sector Accounting Guidelines, including the implementation of new standards as required
  • Plans, assigns, reviews, and supervises the accounting team’s work, including tasks related to accounting, analytics, costing, clerical activities, and other related duties
  • Provides the full scope of management and leadership duties for the Accounting Team, including workforce planning, hiring, motivating, coaching and development, and performance management
  • Develops innovative strategies to streamline processes, eliminate waste and bottlenecks, and integrate modern technologies where applicable
  • Collaborates with Finance department management team on cross-functional goals and initiatives ensuring aligned financial strategies, policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
  • Provides advice and makes recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team on financial matters
  • Prepares reports and presentations for the Senior Leadership Team, the Audit & Finance Committee, and Council
  • Coordinates and assigns work related to the annual financial audit
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Monitors financial inputs from other City systems
  • Supervises and controls the accounting of all assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses for all municipal departments
  • Prepares financial position forecasts and may maintain municipal investments as required
  • Supervises the analysis of budget to actual variances and conducts special financial analyses as required.
  • Maintains cooperative interdepartmental relationships to ensure efficient service delivery and accurate financial reporting.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
  • Ten years of progressively responsible accounting experience including extensive experience in the preparation of municipal consolidated financial statements and analytical experience, and a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


destinationone Consulting is a full-service recruitment firm specializing in permanent placements through hybrid contingency, subscription, and retained-search models. Our mission is to redefine recruitment by delivering innovative, tailored solutions that connect top talent with meaningful opportunities. We focus on providing exceptional service to both clients and candidates, ensuring satisfaction at every step.


If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, please apply with an updated resume in MS Word format. While we may not be able to contact everyone, we will connect with candidates whose profiles match the requirements of the role.


Rest assured, your profile will remain in our network, and we’ll reach out when a suitable opportunity arises.


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