City Controller

The Chartered Professional Accountants Of Manitoba; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yorkton is seeking a qualified finance professional to support its financial operations, provide accounting, reporting, and capital project management services. You will handle core accounting cycles, prepare monthly reports, and assist with year-end processes and audits.

Responsibilities include managing capital asset registers, coordinating budgets, and producing grant-related reports while collaborating with multiple city departments to ensure accurate, timely financial guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting/commerce or related field.
• CPA designation is an asset and public-sector experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accounting

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Commerce / Accounting

CPA designation (asset)

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.