Corporate Services Financial & Administration Manager

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CORPORATE SERVICES FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

Corporate Services Department

Permanent, full-time; 75 hours bi-weekly, On-site

Are you a finance leader who pairs strategic thinking with a genuine commitment to public service? Do you take pride in helping others understand complex financial information and turn it into clear, practical decisions that serve the community? If collaboration, accuracy, and purpose shape how you work, we’d love to have you join the City of Lethbridge as our next Corporate Services Financial & Administration Manager.

In this role, you will provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across several departments within the Corporate Services portfolio including Fleet Services, Facility Services, Information Technology, People & Partner Services, Legal Services, the City Clerks and the City Manager’s Office. Your expertise will help drive accountability, ensure sound financial management, and strengthen informed decision-making across the City.

In this role you will:

• Leadthe development and delivery of accurate, timely, and strategic financial information that informs both departmental and corporate decision‑making.
• Provide strategic insight to General Managers and Directors by interpreting complex financial data, identifying trends and variances, and presenting clear, actionable recommendations.
• Oversee the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of operating and capital budgets, forecasts, and long‑term financial plans to ensure fiscal sustainability and alignment with corporate priorities.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models, rate structures, and cost‑recovery frameworks that support internal service operations and effective reserve management.
• Partner with departments to evaluate business cases, support funding strategies, and guide procurement and project planning from a financial perspective.
• Ensure organizational compliance with legislative, regulatory, and corporate financial policies while promoting accountability and transparency.
• Champion the enhancement of financial systems, internal controls, and reporting processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of financial information.
• Cultivate collaborative relationships across the organization, serving as a trusted financial advisor who influences sound financial management and strategic decision‑making.

Your professional experience and skillset:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA) and a post‑secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, ideally within a large or complex organization.
• Proven ability to provide strategic financial leadership and advice to senior leaders across multiple departments.
• Advanced expertise in financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting to support long‑term planning and operational decision‑making.
• In‑depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial legislation, and external requirements such as grants, provincial statutes, and municipal bylaws.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., JD Edwards or equivalent).
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Sound judgment, political acumen, and discretion in managing confidential or sensitive matters.
• Commitment to collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across departments.
• Experience coaching and mentoring others to strengthen financial capability and promote sound organizational practices.

At the City of Lethbridge, we are committed to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute. As a key member of the Corporate Services team, you will:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the City’s financial strategy and operational…