Coordinator of Financial Services

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Winnipeg is seeking a Coordinator of Financial Services to oversee financial operations within the Community Services department. This permanent, full-time role involves leadership of Accountant Technicians and financial analysis for budget compliance. Ideal candidates must have a relevant degree and a professional accounting designation, along with significant experience in financial management. Competitive salary and hybrid work options available.

Benefits

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation in good standing is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum four years’ experience managing a finance operation.
• Minimum two years’ experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, supervision, and direction for Accountant Technicians.
• Plans and coordinates the assigned divisions' operating budgeting processes.
• Manages daily activities ensuring compliance with financial accounting standards.
• Identifies weaknesses in departmental financial systems and coordinates solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Accounting standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce

Professional accounting designation

Tools

PeopleSoft Finance and Budget

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The City of Winnipeg provides a wide range of services to Manitobans and is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We offer competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, maternity/parental leave programs, education, training, and staff development opportunities. We encourage you to visit City of Winnipeg Benefits for detailed information. We strive to foster a diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements may be available, subject to review and approval. Employees approved to work remotely must be available to return to their designated work location or attend in-person meetings as required.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce representative of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application. Reasonable accommodation requests will be accepted during the hiring process. Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Details

Department: Community Services, Financial Services

Designated Work Location: 395 Main Street, Hybrid with designated work location

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

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

Salary: $78,340.67 - $105,227.49 annually, W.A.P.S.O. Grade 4

Employee Group: W.A.P.SO.

Posting No.: 126338

Closing Date: October 8, 2025

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Assistant Controller – Community Services, the Coordinator of Financial Services is responsible for planning, coordinating and ensuring compliance of all financial aspects relating to assigned divisions within the Community Services department. The role emphasizes timely, independent, and objective financial analysis to management, with recommendations to improve accounting processes and policies. The development and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard department assets is a critical function.

This senior financial position brings business acumen and financial expertise to manage revenue and expenditures in the Recreation Services Division and Community Development Division. The portfolio has combined revenue and expenditures of $14 Million and $56 Million respectively. The Coordinator provides planning, coordination, research, review, analysis and interpretation of financial and statistical data, acting as the main source for financial information for the assigned division. The Assistant Controller, Manager of Finance, and other Senior Managers rely on the incumbent for decision-making information.

The Coordinator supervises two Accountant Technicians and mentors their professional development within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, supervision and direction for Accountant Technicians.
• Plans, leads and coordinates the assigned divisions operating budgeting processes, including assisting divisional managers in developing goals and objectives.
• Plans, leads and coordinates accurate and timely forecasting and year-end financial statements for assigned divisions.
• Manages daily activities ensuring compliance with financial accounting standards and City policies; ensures accounting, administrative, and payroll services including quarterly and annual reports are accurate and timely.
• Identifies and investigates weaknesses in departmental financial systems, presents alternative solutions and coordinates system implementation.
• Reviews and analyzes Administrative Reports to highlight financial implications through Financial Impact Statements.
• Provides technical support in special projects and acts for the Assistant Controller/Manager of Finance during their absence.

Education and Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation in good standing is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum four years’ experience managing a finance operation with budgeting, forecasting and year-end financial statements for Operating, Capital and Reserves.
• Minimum two years’ experience supervising staff.
• Ability to identify information needs of staff and management and integrate into a reporting system.
• Experience directing accounting, administrative and payroll functions for a large, complex department.
• Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and statistical reports.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with employees at all levels, external contacts, and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to initiate action with limited supervision and instruction.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and control systems with the ability to develop and implement new systems.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of the Community Services Department(s) and financial systems/business processes is preferred or expected within 12 months.
• Experience developing complex spreadsheets using advanced Microsoft Excel, and knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and PeopleSoft Finance and Budget modules.
• Ability to prepare reports for senior management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and municipal reporting practices; knowledge of CUPE & WAPSO collective agreements is preferred.
• Education obtained outside Canada must be assessed for comparability to Canadian qualifications.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If holding a work permit, the permit must remain valid.
• Professional accounting designation in good standing.
• Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer, at the candidate’s expense.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all required documentation:

• Current resume (Required).
• Cover Letter.
• Applications submitted without required documentation will not be considered.
• Documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents, please refer to our FAQ or contact 311.

Position Reports To: Assistant Controller

Notes: Flexible work arrangements may be available under Administrative Standard AS-018 – Flexible Workplace.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.