Supervisor, Capital Assets and Government Funding

at  TransLink

MARKETING STATEMENT

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region’s world-envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.
At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.
Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC’s Top Employers, you’ll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manages capital project development and approval process, including review, monitoring and submission of all capital project approval requests including business cases, work plans, project change authorizations (PCAs), financial analysis and project risk assessment. Liaises with all levels across the TransLink enterprise to set up and monitor various capital programs. Provides an advanced level of specialized expertise in capital assets to project teams and committees.
Provides technical, procedural and financial guidance to project managers and sponsors in developing capital project approval requests, advising on required changes before submission to Capital Review Committee for approval. Submits reviewed capital project documentation that includes AIP (Approvals in principle), SPA (specific project approval) and PCAs towards Capital Working Group prioritization and for Capital Review Committee approval. Identifies risks associated with approving variances from AIP or SPA, assessing impact on overall capital envelope or on other projects.
Leads the development and implementation of policies, processes, procedures for capital project development and approval and Capital Program across the enterprise. Evaluates, recommends and implements changes to capital project approval process as required. Researches and implements best practices in the development of policies and procedures. Provides input into department planning process and objectives/plans for the year relative to the capital process.
Manages financial control of the capital program, including capital project system, fixed asset sub-ledger, capital work in progress, and Real estate accounts. Facilitates resolution of capital program issues such as internal controls, accruals, analysis and taxes. Reviews capital journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with PSAB, and takes corrective action as and when required. Provides information to auditors for interim, annual, internal and external audits.
Manages development of senior government funding applications, tracking of eligible costs, preparation of funding transfers and invoices, support for funding audit requests, participates in Funding Working Committee and prepares internal and external reports for government funding programs.
Oversees budgeting and forecasting of capital and government funding cash flows and key capital components including feasibility studies, salary capitalization policy and depreciation. Develops periodic and ad hoc reports on capital requests and associated risks for internal stakeholders including Capital Working Group, Capital Review Committee and senior government funding programs.
Manages reporting staff, providing leadership for hiring, training and development, coaching, performance planning and review and all other people management practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The competencies for this position would be acquired through completion of university degree in business or finance and achievement of a professional accounting designation (CPA / CA) plus six (6) years of progressive experience in a large complex organization.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and project accounting with adeptness in financial analysis and financial modeling skills
Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database software
Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal with all levels across the enterprise along with verbal and written communications skills
Advanced time management, organizational and project management skills along with supervisory skills
Solid understanding of transportation industry with focus on asset management including life-cycle costing, condition assessment and state of good repair management

Develops, implements and manages capital processes within TransLink enterprise. Provides financial review and reporting on capital project development and government funding programs ensuring financial control of capital projects and capital assets. Provides senior level expertise and guidance to various internal and external stakeholders on capital assets and government funding as required.