Public Sector Finance Controller & Budgeting Lead

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

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