Financial Controller

Town of Millet; Millet; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Millet is seeking a Financial Controller to provide essential financial services and maintain a strong relationship with management. This role offers a growth opportunity towards a Director position and includes a competitive salary and benefits package. Responsibilities include financial reporting, managing budgets, and applying for grants. Ideal candidates will have CPA designations and solid experience in financial reporting and municipal finance.

Benefits

Health Spending account

Flex days off

100% employer paid dental and extended health benefits

Regular office hours from 8:30 to 4:00

½ hour lunch break option

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of supervisory, budget, and financial reporting experience.
• Municipal experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with Town Council and staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial reports and presentations to Council.
• Ensure compliance with all external financial reporting requirements.
• Administer payroll and assist in budget preparation.

Skills

Accounting Standards

Budget Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

Sylogist

Microsoft Office 365

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The Town of Millet is located on highway 2A between Leduc and Wetaskiwin. We have a population of 1, 890 residents. It is approximately a half hour drive from the south side of Edmonton.

Millet has everything to offer those who like the comfort of small town rural atmosphere, with easy access to full city service. The Town’s charm and friendly residents make Millet a community of choice. The parks, sports fields, trails and arena have helped make Millet a destination.

Under the direction of the CAO, theFinancial Controlleris a respected member of an effective working team, dedicated to maintaining a good working relationship with management and staff in all departments.This position has the potential to grow into a Director position for the right candidate.

The Town is currently undertaking a change in software from Bellamy(Sylogist)to SylogistGov and plan to have the switchover completed by the end of year 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or equivalent) isan asset.

•A minimum of three to five years of supervisory, budget, and financial reporting experience is preferred. Municipalor non-profitexperience, while not mandatory, would be considered an asset.

•Knowledge of PSAB Accounting Standards and the Municipal Government Act.

•Knowledge ofSylogist, caseware, andMicrosoft Office 365would be an asset.

•Experience in grant reporting and application of grants would be considered an asset.

•Exceptional interpersonal skills; capable of dealing effectively with Town Council, staff, and the general public.

•A combination of education and experience will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Town of Millet and related bodies and related financial presentations to Council.

•Preparation and maintenance of monthly financial reporting packages for internal administration.

•Ensure all external financial reporting requirements and deadlines are met, such as GST, WCB, T4’s, LAPP, SIR, FIR.

•Preparation of annual working paper file and draft financial statements, including relevant note disclosures for external auditors.

•Any required grant applications and subsequent grant reporting, such as FCSS, MSI, and Fed Fuel.

•Administers the Town’s payrolland LAPPand all required payroll reporting.

•Assist with development and preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets; calculation of mill rates; and related financial presentations to Council.

•Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of all financial policies and internal controls of and for the Town of Millet.

•Administer the FCSS for the Town

•Handle all insurance

•Ability to provide accurate financial information and support

•Monthly bank reconciliations

•Budget preparation

•Review transaction coding

Employee Benefits

•Health Spending account

•Flex days off

•100% employer paid dental and extended health benefits

•Regular office hours from 8:30 to 4:00

•½ hour lunch break option

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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