Capital Accountant

CPA MB; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winnipeg invites applications for the Capital Accountant position in the Finance and Administration Division. Located at the Designated Work Location 1199 Pacific Avenue, this hybrid role supports capital projects accounting, forecasting, and reporting.

You will work under the Assistant Controller to analyse capital programs, lead cash flow forecasts, manage asset inventories, and ensure adherence to City policies and internal controls. Strong CPA and 3+ years' experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or related field is required.
• CPA designation in good standing is required.
• Three years related work experience.
• Experience in decentralized organizations with multiple lines of business.
• Knowledge of capital budget, project management, and asset management processes.
• Ability to understand engineering principles and financial aspects of capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of accounting processes for capital projects.
• Coordinate Departmental capital cash flow forecast and reporting.
• Direct payment processing and accounting for capital projects.
• Lead year-end activities for capital asset inventory.
• Maintain and update Departments asset inventory.
• Lead capital budget review and cancellation process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting processes

Reporting and controls

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or related field

CPA designation

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Capital Accountant

Department: Finance and Administration, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: 1199 Pacific Avenue, Hybrid

Position Type: Permanent on a Temporary Basis (Until December 31, 2027), Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: $85,834.69 to $115,293.49 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No: 127408

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval.

Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, consideration will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

The Finance and Administration Division provides support to the other Divisions related to administration, budget preparation, accounts processing, general ledger reporting, financial analysis, financial control, and administration of capital projects. The Capital Planning Branch provides analytical, administrative, and accounting support and leadership for the Department specific to capital related activities.

Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Capital Accountant is responsible for the independent and objective analysis of Departmental initiatives pertaining to the organization; processing and reporting of capital projects and accounts; timely and accurate cash flow forecasting; and capital reporting and accounting within the City policy framework.

The Capital Accountant provides advice in the ongoing review of the Department’s capital program in order to support the decision making process, improve the efficiency of capital use, and provide transparency.

This position provides the challenge, scrutiny, analysis, and review of capital related reporting and budgets to ensure accuracy, effective use of financial resources, and alignment with Corporate direction. The accuracy of decision making, planning, forecasting, and reporting done by the Department, is dependent on the accuracy of information overseen and produced by the Capital Accountant.

As the Capital Accountant, you will:

• 1. Lead the development and coordinate the implementation of processes used for accounting and reporting of capital projects.
• 2. Lead and coordinate the Departmental capital cash flow forecast and reporting process.
• 3. Direct the payment processing and accounting for capital projects.
• 4. Lead year-end activities for capital asset inventory.
• 5. Lead the maintenance and updating of the Departments asset inventory.
• 6. Lead Departmental capital budget review and cancellation process.

Your education and qualifications include:

• 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or a related field.
• 2. Professional Accounting designation in good standing (CPA) is required.
• 3. Three years prior related work experience.
• 4. Experience in decentralized organizations with multiple lines of business.
• 5. Knowledge of the City’s capital budget process, project management processes, and asset management processes.
• 6. Ability to understand basic engineering principles and financial aspects of capital project and asset management.
• 7. Demonstrated knowledge of financial records and systems with demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex accounting and financial reports.
• 8. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in financial management, major financial systems, and internal controls.
• 9. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other financial applications.
• 10. Considerable knowledge of financial reporting systems.
• 11. Demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft applications, specifically the Asset Management, Cash Flow, and Projects Modules.
• 12. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with City Staff, Senior Administration, contractors, and consultants.
• 13. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 14. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.
• 15. Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• 16. Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.
• 17. Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• 18. Must have a thorough knowledge of the safety rules and regulations that are applicable to the position’s area of work.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• 1. The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• 2. A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.

Position Reports To: Assistant Controller

1. If and when this temporary position becomes permanent, the successful applicant to this bulletin will automatically receive this position and a further bulletin will not be necessary.

2. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities, and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.

3. The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.