Manager, Finance, Permanent Full-Time

Lac La Biche County; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; Presencial; CAD 120 000 - 154 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Health & dental coverage

LAPP pension

Employee & family support

Paid sick leave

Relocation assistance

Bold Centre access

Resumo da oferta

Lac La Biche County is seeking a Manager, Finance to lead the Corporate Services Division's financial functions.

Qualificações

• CPA designation is required.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Municipal or broader public-sector experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls and procurement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop Finance staff to ensure service excellence.
• Oversee annual operating and capital budget processes and reporting.
• Manage accounting operations, financial reporting, year-end activities and external audit.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and internal controls.
• Oversee procurement and contract administration for best value.
• Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and processes.
• Build relationships with departments, auditors, vendors and stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Formação académica

CPA designation

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft 365

Financial systems

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Employment Opportunity

Manager, Finance / Permanent Full-Time

Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta (no remote option)

About Lac La Biche County

Are you looking for quality of life and work life balance? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors surrounded by pristine lakes, sandy beaches, and beautiful landscapes? Lac La Biche County is rich in lakes, parks, and outdoor experiences, and home to some of Alberta’s top industries. Lac La Biche County is a beautiful, prosperous community for people to visit, live, work and play. We have more than 150 lakes and 100 beaches, camping opportunities, and an excellent hiking trail system. Pair that with modern amenities like the Bold Center, future Aquatics Centre, schools, parks, community activities, sports and cultural activities, local community groups, and downtown shopping area, it’s no wonder that Lac La Biche County is an ideal cabin and adventure area for County residents and visitors from nearby communities and international tourists!

The Organization

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches! We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Lac La Biche County is seeking an experienced and collaborative financial leader to join our Corporate Services Division as Manager, Finance.

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services Division, the Manager, Finance provides leadership for the County’s financial services, procurement functions and related financial systems. This position leads a team of finance professionals and plays an important role in ensuring strong financial stewardship, legislative compliance, effective internal controls and informed corporate decision-making.

The Opportunity

As Manager, Finance, you will provide leadership and financial expertise across the organization.

• Leading, coaching and supporting Finance staff while promoting accountability, teamwork and service excellence.
• Leading the County’s annual operating and capital budget processes, including planning, consolidation, monitoring and reporting.
• Overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, year-end activities and the external audit.
• Monitoring financial performance, analyzing trends and variances, and providing recommendations to support sound decision-making.
• Providing financial advice and analysis to senior leadership and departments on business cases, capital projects, funding opportunities and corporate initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining effective financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Providing oversight of procurement and contract administration and identifying opportunities for cost savings and best value.
• Supporting improvements to financial systems, reporting tools and business processes.
• Building effective working relationships with departments, Council, external auditors, vendors and other stakeholders.

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have:

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible related experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Municipal or broader public-sector experience is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, audit practices, procurement and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop employees, manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within established deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into practical advice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, along with sound judgement and political sensitivity.
• Proficiency with financial, budgeting and reporting systems and Microsoft 365 applications.

Why Lac La Biche County?

This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role within the organization and contribute to the County’s financial sustainability and continuous improvement. You will work closely with senior leadership and departments across the organization while leading a professional team responsible for essential corporate financial services.

Position Details

Status: Permanent full-time

Hours: Based on 1820 hours annually, 35 hour work week, with a 7 hour workday, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours may be required during budget, year-end, emergencies or other designated activities.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary to commensurate with qualifications, experience, and senior leadership responsibilities. Salary range $119,719.60 to $154,154.00 annually ($65.78 to $84.70 hourly).

Comprehensive Benefits Program

• 100% Employer-Paid Health & Benefits: Full Sun Life health and dental coverage for you and your family.(3 month waiting period)
• Pension: Participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP).
• Employee & Family Support: Access to the TELUS Health Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Income Protection: Paid sick leave, long-term disability coverage, and life insurance.

Vacation & Leave

A competitive leave program including 15 days of prorated biweekly vacation, 12 personal health leave days, and 8 managerial days annually provided in lieu of overtime, supporting work-life balance and flexibility.

Professional Development

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support leadership growth and continuous learning.

Wellness & Lifestyle

• All-access pass to the Bold Centre, including fitness and aquatic facilities.
• An active Social Committee and a collaborative, positive workplace culture.

Community & Lifestyle

Enjoy a family-friendly, sports-oriented rural community with a beautiful lakefront setting, affordable housing, and a reasonable cost of living.

Relocation Support

Relocation assistance may be available to support a smooth transition to Lac La Biche County in exchange for a return for service agreement.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.