City Controller

Cpask; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yorkton is seeking a Chartered professional Accountant (CPA asset) to support financial operations, provide accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and capital management services. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage accounts payable/receivable, prepare monthly reports, and coordinate year-end processes and audits.

You will maintain the Tangible Capital Asset Registry, monitor capital expenditures, assist with budgeting and grants reporting, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and public-sector practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee accounting functions including A/P, A/R, utility billing, taxation, cash receipting, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate year-end reporting and annual audit, liaising with external auditors.
• Maintain Tangible Capital Asset Registry and capital project accounting.
• Monitor capital project expenditures and ensure budgets are followed.
• Assist with annual budgeting, financial analysis, and budget presentations.
• Prepare provincial, federal, and statistical reports; assist with grants reporting.
• Develop and recommend financial procedures and policies; support financial projects.
• Collaborate with City departments to resolve issues and provide financial guidance.
• Maintain financial information for the City’s website and support financial communications.

Job description

Min. Experience:

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will support the City’s financial operations and provide accounting, financial analysis, reporting, and capital financial management services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, taxation, cash receipting, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate year-end financial reporting and the annual audit process, including liaison with external auditors.
• Maintain the City’s Tangible Capital Asset Registry and ensure accurate accounting for capital projects.
• Monitor capital project expenditures and ensure projects remain within approved budgets.
• Assist with annual budgeting, financial analysis, and budget presentations.
• Prepare required provincial, federal, and statistical reports and assist with grant applications and reporting.
• Develop and recommend financial procedures and policies and assist with financial projects.
• Work collaboratively with City departments to resolve financial issues and provide financial guidance.
• Maintain financial information for the City’s website and support financial communications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Possession of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices, preferably in a public-sector environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Municipal or public-sector accounting experience is considered an asset.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week).

The City of Yorkton offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Skills

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Accounting & Reconciliations
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Organization & Time Management