Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

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Experience:

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will support the City’s financial operations and provide accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and capital financial management services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, taxation, cash receipting, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate year-end financial reporting and the annual audit process, including liaison with external auditors.
• Maintain the City’s Tangible Capital Asset Registry and ensure accurate accounting for capital projects.
• Monitor capital project expenditures and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Assist with annual budgeting, financial analysis, and budget presentations.
• Prepare required provincial, federal, and statistical reports and assist with grant applications and reporting.
• Develop and recommend financial procedures and policies and assist with financial projects.
• Work collaboratively with City departments to resolve financial issues and provide financial guidance.
• Maintain financial information for the City’s website and support financial communications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Possession of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, preferably in a public-sector environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Municipal or public-sector accounting experience is considered an asset.

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).

The City of Yorkton offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Accounting & Reconciliations
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Organization & Time Management