Manager of Finance

Manager of Finance
Department:  Planning Property & Development

Work Location:

65 Garry Street
Position Type:  Permanent, Full-time

Hours:

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

EEO Statement
The City of Winnipeg is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative of the community it serves. Equity may be a factor in selection. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Job Profile
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 fiscal responsibility is maintained and oversees professional staff within the Finance function to continuously improve processes and systems for the highest quality service at the lowest achievable cost. As a member of the departmental senior management teams, the Manager of Finance represents the department on a number of initiatives, contributing to significant strategic and operating decision‑making.

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

Responsibilities

Work with the CFO to deliver financial services to the department, ensuring effective and efficient service.

Manage the financial function of the department to ensure all accounting and financial transactions comply with City policies and GAAP for municipalities and all statutory responsibilities under the City of Winnipeg Charter.

Carry out the controllership function for the department in accordance with the City’s Service Level Agreement.

Provide support by coordinating, preparing, and/or reviewing financial reports, including 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, Corporate Senior Administrators, and elected officials, and develop and recommend related strategies.

Provide strategic financial leadership to the department, ensuring strategic direction aligns with organisational goals and objectives.

Lead department accounts payable processes, ensuring compliance with organisational 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 staff performance in the department’s financial services branch.

Oversee 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration.

Professional accounting designation (CPA) in good standing.

Extensive financial management experience at a senior level, including directing, coordinating, and supporting the delivery of financial, accounting, budgeting, and administrative services for a large, complex organisation.

Experience implementing and overseeing a controllership framework or equivalent internal control process, preferably in a senior public‑sector environment.

Experience with strategic planning, change management, and setting priorities based on government and department initiatives.

Supervisory and leadership experience, including planning, organising, and managing a large team of professional and administrative staff.

Experience researching, analysing, interpreting, and preparing complex financial information or proposals to advise management.

Experience preparing…