Manager, Finance - Reporting AND Manager, Finance - Capital (2 Roles)

Parkland County is a vibrant and diverse community located just west of Edmonton. With a stunning natural landscape and a vibrant agricultural community, the County has evolved into a visitor’s paradise with a year-round population of approximately 30,000.

The Vogel Group is currently working with Parkland County for 2 opportunities they have available for the right individuals:

Manager, Finance - Reporting

Under the direction of the Director, Financial Reporting, the Manager, Finance – Reporting is responsible for reporting, year-end and audit as well as overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory. The Manager, Finance – Reporting is also responsible for all aspects of staff management for their direct reports. The Manager will be in regular contact with the CAO, General Managers, Directors, Budget & Financial Reporting department managers and staff in order to provide information and reports.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A post-secondary under-graduate degree in accounting, commerce or a related field. An Accounting Diploma from a recognized institute will also be accepted (equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
• A Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a progressively senior and related position, including direct supervision of staff.
• Experience in the areas of Public Sector Accounting Standards, the Municipal Government Act, financial reporting, and forecasting processes and techniques. An in-depth knowledge of GAAP and applicable legislation must be maintained to ensure that County processes and systems remain in compliance.

Manager, Finance - Capital

Under the direction of the Director, Financial Reporting, the Manager, Finance – Capital is responsible for all aspects of tangible capital assets including financial reporting, grant administration, revenue recognition, and tracking of asset projects. As well, they will act as a support to departments and will be responsible for all aspects of staff management for their direct report. The Manager, Finance – Capital will recommend improvements to processes, policies and programs based on analysis, information management, and resource needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A post-secondary under-graduate degree in accounting, commerce or a related field. An Accounting Diploma from a recognized institute will also be accepted (equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
• A Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a progressively senior and related position, including direct supervision of staff.
• An in-depth knowledge of GAAP and applicable legislation to ensure that County processes and systems remain in compliance.
• Experience in the areas of Public Sector Accounting Standards, the Municipal Government Act, financial reporting, and forecasting processes and techniques.

If either brief description has whet your appetite, please be in touch to receive the full profile by contacting Julie Barron either at julie@thevogelgroup.ca or 780.665.4965 ext. 103.