Manager of Finance

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager of Finance provides financial based services necessary to help the Directors of Planning, Property & Development and Assets and Project Management fulfill their mission to promote the growth and renewal of Winnipeg, with a focus on city-building. The Manager of Finance is charged with a diverse portfolio, ensuring the department is supported with accounting, financial planning, reporting, and other finance related services.

This position also works with the CFO to ensure that fiscal responsibility is maintained.

The position oversees professional staff within the Finance function and ensures that processes/systems are continuously improved to provide highest quality service at the lowest achievable cost.

As a member of the departmental senior management teams, the Manager of Finance represents the departments on a number of initiatives, having input into significant strategic and operating decision-making. This position also works with the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller to ensure that fiscal responsibility is maintained.

The position maintains partnerships with external agencies, such as the Government of Canada and Province of Manitoba on funding agreements and arrangements.

As the Manager of Finance, you will:

• Work with the CFO to deliver financial services to the department, ensuring effective and efficient service to the department.
• Manage the financial function of the department to ensure all accounting and financial transactions comply with City policies and GAAP for municipalities and ensure all statutory responsibilities under the City of Winnipeg Charter are properly fulfilled.
• Carry out the Controllership function for the department in accordance with the City’s Service Level Agreement.
• Provide support to the department by coordinating, preparing, and/or reviewing various financial reports, including the preparation, reporting, and analysis of operating and capital budgets, year-end reporting, in-year financial status updates, financial impact statements, and cost/benefit analyses.
• Lead the annual budget process, including discussions and presentations to the department and Corporate Senior Administrators, and Elected Officials, and develop and recommend related strategies.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to the department, including the Directors and Management teams, ensuring strategic direction aligns with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead department accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and external regulations.
• Recommend and implement business process re-engineering and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Participate as a member of the department’s senior management team.
• Manage daily activities and supervise the performance of staff in the department’s financial services branch.
• Oversee the delivery of accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, as well as revenue and cash processing services for the department.
• Participate as a member of the City Controllers Group and various other Finance teams and committees.

Your education and qualifications include: