The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Financial Specialist to be a part of the Okotoks' Finance Business Centre. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for duties as such:
- Supporting and delivering on day-to-day, monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting
functions including variance analysis, reporting, and forecasting. - Serving as the finance lead on projects including a replacement ERP system selection
and implementation. - Preparing analyses and working papers in support of the annual audit process.
- Developing, improving, implementing, and ensuring organizational compliance with
policies, procedures, and internal controls affecting and protecting assets. - Providing advice, analyses, and support to strategic planning and decision-making.
- Ensuring applicable regulatory compliance and reporting on the same.
- Working collaboratively with a diverse group of co-workers and leaders to advance work
in an effective manner.
Opportunity Details
What we offer
- Career development
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, paramedical
- Flexible work schedule
What you Bring
A combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to qualify. A typical way to qualify is equivalency of successful completion of a related University (bachelor) degree or a combination of other related education and experience in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting, plus:
- Must hold a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (required).
- Five (5) or more years of related experience representing continuous learning, (Municipal Government experience preferred).
- Experience leading financial projects including ERP software implementation (asset).
- Demonstrated experience conducting daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial accounting operations.
- Must enjoy and are good at analyzing complex data and providing actionable insights.
- A proven track record of building strong, collaborative relationships and of skillfully managing multiple tasks, schedules, and responsibilities efficiently.