Supervisor, Utilities Accounting

at  Strathcona County

THIS POSTING IS FOR 1 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION UP TO 14 MONTHS

The Supervisor, Utilities Accounting is responsible for the supervision and direction of accounting staff within the Utilities department. This position is responsible for the operating and capital variance reporting and annual budgets as well as ensuring that both operating and capital financial activity for the Utilities department is being conducted in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), Municipal Government Act (MGA), Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy (FOIP) and County corporate policies. This role involves a variety of analytical reviews, along with monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• An Accounting or Business degree from a recognized post-secondary institution accompanied by a minimum of 5 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) completed or in progress is an asset
• Demonstrated supervisory experience is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze, test scenarios and manage and model data, accompanied with intermediate Word and PowerPoint skills
• Understanding of capital management assets, systems of tracking, and ability to determine future financial budget requirements
• Strong analytical, oral and written skills with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly to others
• Ability to deal with confidential and politically sensitive issues in a discreet and professional manner

WHO WE ARE:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Health and wellness spending account
• Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
• Retirement and pension programs
• Paid and unpaid leave programs
• Earned day off program
• Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Lead the delivery of the department accounting functions to assist the department in meeting its operational goals
• Manage and lead staff responsible for accounting, purchasing, payables and receivables, review and approve various reports and analysis
• Develop, balance and manage the annual five year operating and capital budgets, maintain systems for forecasting, monitoring, reporting and analyzing capital and operating costs to provide recommendations and support to management
• Review and approve Tangible Capital Asset reporting, entries and Work in Progress reports
• Implement and monitor financial internal control procedures
• Respond to inquiries and provide financial guidance to operational staff