Financial Administrator - Capital Assets

City Of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Windsor is seeking a skilled professional to manage and enhance capital asset accounting practices. This role involves planning, development, and implementation of accounting requirements, while ensuring compliance with PSAB standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management and a strong educational background in Business Administration with an accounting focus. Join us in promoting effective asset management and financial reporting within our community.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' experience in accounting or over 10 years' experience with diploma.
• Ability to travel; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing PSAB compliant capital asset accounting.
• Collaborating with Financial and IT Teams for new capital asset modules.
• Managing work allocation and ensuring project completion.

Skills

Financial Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

University degree in Business Administration with accounting major

Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration with accounting major

Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA, CPA/CGA, CPA/CMA)

Tools

PeopleSoft Financial Systems

Spreadsheet Software

Database Software

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Accounting, this position will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Planning, development, and implementation of evolving PSAB compliant capital asset accounting requirements, policies, and procedures.
2. Researching PSAB requirements, industry best practices, existing asset sub-systems, and operational asset management requests.
3. Developing and implementing methodologies for inventorying and valuing capital assets.
4. Overseeing maintenance of the capital asset database and financial sub-ledgers to ensure proper financial reporting.
5. Monitoring permissions and user access on capital asset systems.
6. Managing system interfaces between all capital asset systems and other corporate systems.
7. Collaborating with Financial and IT Teams to research, test, and implement new capital asset modules.
8. Developing and maintaining capital asset systems aligned with Asset Planning needs.
9. Engaging with City staff, external auditors, and consultants; leading training and promoting PSAB initiatives.
10. Managing work allocation among staff and ensuring project completion.
11. Performing Occupational Health and Safety duties and other related tasks.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration with accounting major, or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency, plus at least 6 years' experience; OR
• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration with accounting major, or equivalent, plus over 10 years' experience.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA, CPA/CGA, CPA/CMA) or acceptable equivalent.
• Ability to travel; valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract required if using a vehicle.
• Proficiency with accounting, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and related hazards.
• Experience in financial management, fixed asset accounting, and financial reporting is an asset.
• Experience leading large financial projects or managing complex capital asset systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial Systems and PSAB standards is an asset.
• Light physical work as indicated by physical demands analysis.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We maintain a smoke-free environment.
• Personal information collected under the Municipal Act will be used for employment eligibility.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.