Finance Manager

Position:Finance Manager
Department:Corporate Services
Reports To:Director of Corporate Services
Location:Manning, Alberta
Status:Permanent Full-Time

The County of Northern Lightsis seeking an experienced and motivated financial professional to join our senior administrative team as Finance Manager.

Located in Manning, Alberta, this is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who wants to play a meaningful role in municipal government while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities available in northern Alberta.

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day operations of the County’s Finance Department and provide professional financial support to senior administration and departments throughout the organization.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands the numbers but can also see the bigger picture.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and administration of the County’s financial operations.

The position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of the County’s financial systems, records, and reporting, and provides professional financial advice and support to the Director of Corporate Services, Chief Administrative Officer, senior management, and County departments.

The Municipal Finance Manager plays a key role in operating and capital budgeting, financial reporting, annual audit preparation, investments, grant administration, capital asset accounting, internal controls and long-term financial planning.

The position supervises Finance Department staff (Cash Receipting/Receptionist, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Payroll, Revenue Administrator) and promotes a collaborative, service-oriented and accountable work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management and Reporting

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the County’s Finance Department.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), applicable legislation, County policies and established accounting practices.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and provide meaningful analysis of revenues, expenditures, variances and financial trends.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end working papers and coordinate preparation of the County’s annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, journal entries, bank reconciliations and other accounting processes.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls, procedures and safeguards are maintained.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Assist with the preparation of the County’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Director of Corporate Services, CAO, DPW and department Supervisors.
• Assist departments with budget preparation, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Monitor operating and capital budgets throughout the year and identify significant variances or emerging financial issues.
• Support long-term financial, reserve, debt and capital planning.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to assist senior administration and Council in decision-making.

Cash, Investments and Banking

• Oversee the receipt and disbursement of County funds.
• Monitor cash flow requirements and ensure sufficient funds are available to meet the County’s obligations.
• Monitor County investments in accordance with County policy and the Municipal Government Act.
• Ensure appropriate controls are maintained for electronic payments, signing authorities and financial transactions.

Grants and Capital Projects

• Coordinate the financial administration, tracking and reporting of municipal grants.
• Ensure grant expenditures…