Senior Advisor Treasury Services

Strathcona County; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government body in Sherbrooke, Canada, is looking for a Senior Advisor Treasury Services. This role involves managing cash management operations, providing financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate has significant treasury experience, strong leadership skills, and a CPA designation. The position offers a full-time contract and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Health and wellness spending account

Life and disability insurance

Retirement and pension programs

Employee and family assistance program

Commitment to employee development

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 7 years of professional experience or 9 years with a diploma.
• Minimum 5 years treasury experience in municipal or government setting.
• Strong understanding of municipal/provincial legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reporting and analysis for treasury services.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance in treasury functions.
• Lead the treasury team and oversee cash management.
• Promote excellent customer service and provide strategic advice.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Treasury management

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Related degree

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Description

The Senior Advisor Treasury Services provides in-depth financial analysis reporting and internal control expertise to support Strathcona County's treasury operations including cash management, investments and debt management. This position leads and coordinates the implementation, maintenance and review of treasury models, structures and processes to ensure internal and external financial requirements are met. This position partners with senior financial staff to coordinate and oversee the provision of critical financial analyses to inform the County's decision makers about the management of its cash forecasting, financial securities, investment strategies and banking operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional financial accounting reporting and complex analysis to assist the Manager Treasury Services in the planning and delivery of comprehensive treasury cash management services for Strathcona County
• Provide oversight and direction regarding the investments and cash flows ensuring appropriate internal controls and accounting treatment
• Establish and review accounting processes to ensure compliance with policy standards and agreements for treasury functions
• Review and update accounting processes ensuring segregation of duties and strive for continuous improvements with Treasury Services
• Provide strategic financial accounting expertise to facilitate management of Treasury cash management activity including investments, cash forecasting, cash handling and banking, financial securities and liabilities decisions
• Promote excellent customer service and provide sound advice, direction and assistance to departments
• Provide leadership to the Treasury cash management staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting efficiency of resources and high level of customer service
• This position supervises two direct reports who are responsible for treasury accounting reporting, leadership and support to departments in the areas of cash management, banking services, investments and financial securities

Qualifications and Skills

• A related degree along with 7 years of professional experience or a related diploma with 9 years of professional experience
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required
• Minimum 5 years treasury experience required, preferably in a municipal or government setting
• Strong communication and presentation skills to provide accurate, clear and concise recommendations and supporting analysis in written and oral presentations to Council, Executive Team, Directors and senior department representatives
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with a solution-oriented focus and the ability to develop productive relationships with all levels in the organization and to lead teams and cross-department workgroups to achieve department and corporate goals
• Strategic and critical thinking skills to analyze information, consider risks and recommend a course of action consistent with business and strategic plans
• Ability to work under pressure, manage a variety of projects and initiatives simultaneously and regularly meet tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of relevant municipal and provincial legislation and public sector/government practices including ability to develop, administer and implement policies in accordance with legislation
• Strong proficiency in software applications, computer systems and financial data management within integrated ERP environments

Conditions of Employment

• Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Who We Are

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Health and wellness spending account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement and pension programs
• Earned day off program
• Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

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

Employment Type

Full-Time