Director of Finance

Black Gold School Division seeks an experienced professional, with proven management and leadership experience, to lead the Finance team in the administration of the Division’s accounting procedures and systems in accordance with Board policy and Provincial legislation.

Responsibilities:

  • Day to day accounting operations of the Division, ensuring accuracy of all financial information and reporting.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports, including audited financial statements, related government reports and other financial reports needed by senior managements, schools and various departments.
  • Coordinate the annual audit conducted by Board appointed external auditors.
  • Advise the Associate Superintendent, Business & Finance of the financial implications of major considerations.
  • Capital asset accounting, reporting and reconciliation.
  • Monitor cash flow and short term investments.
  • Support the Associate Superintendent, Business & Finance with insurance and risk management.
  • Manage and maintain the Division’s Enterprise Resource Planning software (PowerSchool atrieveERP).
  • Collaborate with senior leaders, schools and departments to establish effective financial processes, procedures and controls across the Division.
  • Participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Board policies and administrative procedures within area of responsibility.
  • Supervise and support Finance Department staff.

Qualifications:

  • CPA designation is required.
  • 5+ years of experience in progressive accounting & finance roles with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role, including experience in auditing, financial accounting and reporting.
  • Experience in public sector accounting and financial reporting is considered an asset.
  • Ability to lead a team and build positive working relationships.
  • Knowledge of audit, control and reconciliation procedures and experience in applying internal controls in a business environment
  • Proficient in Windows and Google environments with high functioning data analysis skills and abilities (strong Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of tools, formulas, formatting).
  • Propensity to thrive within a dynamic, growing environment. Effectively prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to manage and allocate resources as needed to meet tasks with competing deadlines.
  • Ability to process detailed information effectively, consistently and meticulously. Demonstrates commitment to accuracy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment of cooperation, collaboration, respect and integrity.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, time management and organizational skills.
  • Willingness to continually build on technical knowledge is essential.  

Salary/Benefits:

  • Full-time, permanent, 12 month position
  • Salary commensurate with training and experience
  • Competitive benefits package through ASEBP & LAPP
  • Start date for this full-time position will be determined at time of hiring
  • As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a current Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check at their own expense (prior to starting employment)

 

Deadline for applications: Monday, July 12, 2021 @ 12:00 p.m.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021

Please include a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references in one PDF document.

 

Email the package, quoting the competition number, to the Attention of:

Michelle Unchulenko

Human Resources Coordinator

Black Gold School Division

3rd Floor – 1101-5th Street

Nisku, AB T9E 7N3

michelle.unchulenko@blackgold.ca