Assistant Manager of Accounting

Saskatoon Public Schools; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental insurance

Group life insurance

Vacation days

Job summary

Saskatoon Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Manager of Accounting to support the Manager of Accounting and the General Manager of Financial Services. This full-time, on-site role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, and policy administration within the school division.

The successful candidate will have a university degree with accounting major, CPA designation, 4–6 years of experience, and strong analytical and leadership abilities to guide junior staff and oversee core accounting

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent
• Four to six years of progressive experience in financial and management analysis and reporting
• Thorough knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board standards
• Ability to lead in a multidisciplinary environment and manage change
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and year-end audit files.
• Respond to inquiries from external auditors and provincial authorities.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with Ministry of Education requirements and public sector accounting standards.
• Develop and maintain Financial Services documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Gather, analyze and report financial information from multiple sources.
• Lead and train junior accounting staff, including oversight of accounts receivable and donations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting major)

Job description

Position Type:

Accounting & Procurement/Assistant Manager of Accounting

Date Posted:

10/16/2026

Location:

Central Office

Closing Date:

11/02/2026Saskatoon Public Schools is the largest school division in Saskatchewan, serving nearly 29,000 students with the support of more than 3,300 dedicated professional and support staff. Our division includes 48 elementary schools and 10 secondary schools, including a flexible learning program for artists and athletes, and a unique partnership school - Charles Red Hawk Elementary School located on Whitecap Dakota Nation.

Saskatoon Public Schools Requires a:

ASSISTANT MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING

Saskatoon Public Schools is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative individual to join our Financial Services team as Assistant Manager of Accounting. This position supports the Manager of Accounting and General Manager of Financial Services in the development and administration of the school division's financial services, policies, plans, systems, and processes.

The Assistant Manager of Accounting helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supports financial reporting and budget development and maintains financial policies and procedures throughout the organization.

This is a full-time permanent position with duties to commence as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will:

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and year-end audit files.
• Respond to inquiries from the external auditor, the Office of the Provincial Auditor, and the Ministry of Education.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with Ministry of Education requirements and public sector accounting standards.
• Research, develop and maintain Financial Services documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Gather, analyze and report financial information from multiple sources.
• Identify and correct errors to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Prepare forecasting models and contribute to the annual budget development process.
• Support the management and improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization.
• Provides leadership and training of junior accounting staff including oversight of the accounts receivable and donation business functions.

The successful candidate will have:

• A university degree in Commerce or Business Administration with a major in accounting and a professional accounting designation (CPA). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in financial and management analysis and reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Board standards.
• The ability to lead in a multidisciplinary environment and apply effective change-management practices when supporting staff through change.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

We offer a salary range of $85,796 - $100,977 with a 37.5-hour work week. This position is based on-site at Saskatoon Public Schools, and includes a full range of benefits, including extended health care, dental, group life insurance, vacation and other paid days of leave.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026