Supervisor, Capital Finance

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is seeking a Supervisor, Capital Finance, to lead a team in financial management, including oversight of capital budgets and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation with substantial leadership experience and will foster team development through mentorship and effective communication. This full-time permanent position ensures a key role in supporting the municipality's financial goals and is backed by a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Excellent benefits

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Seven years of accounting experience with a diploma or five with a degree required.
• Two years in a supervisory capacity essential.
• Experience in a municipal financial environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of capital budgets and amendments.
• Provide direction on task prioritization and mentor staff.
• Ensure compliance with Municipal Government Act and financial standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or related diploma

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or similar

Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP finance modules

Job description

Requisition ID: 3632

Affiliation: Exempt

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift/Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Department/ Branch: Financial Services, Treasury & Capital Finance

Job Location: Fort McMurray

Starting Salary Range*: $129,438 - $136,834

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 21/06/2025

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 06/07/2025

Posting Type: Internal and External

• The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
  
  

General Description

Under minimal supervision, the Supervisor, Capital Finance provides direct daily oversight to a team of finance professionals in the delivery and financial management of capital budgets, amendments, contract administration, recovery projects, and the internal control of capital and other financial information. Primary responsibilities for the role include:

Employee Development: Performs supervisory tasks for assigned team members. Works with team to plan and balance workload, ensuring that teams are managed fairly and consistently and that work processes are followed. Provides direction on task prioritization, and leads staff in the delivery of technical advice, recommendations, and decision support. Mentors, coaches, and provides support to staff. Empowers and develops staff by way of regular feedback, providing development opportunities and technical direction, as well as delegation of responsibilities.

Research and Implementation: Participates in continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective strategies for the capital finance portfolio that will assist the Municipality in achieving its goals. Ensures compliance with the Municipal Government Act and the Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).

Departmental Guidance: Provides direct oversight to a team of finance professionals in the delivery of financial transactions relating to capital finance and recovery. Directs, reviews, and approves journal entries, monthly reconciliations for capital and budget financial transactions. Collaborates with Grant Administrators and operating areas to coordinate the funding sources from grant applications for cash flow purposes, recovery, and reporting requirements. Provides detailed and accurate information to auditors and funding parties. Coordinates the year end capital process.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to empower people, strong organizational skills, and use of innovative approaches in situations involving rapid change, shifting priorities, and/or simultaneous demands.
• Ability to effectively lead a team with good coaching and mentoring skills
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and collaborative skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to assess situations from a business perspective.
• Ability to interpret complex policies, legislation, and the Municipal Government Act.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both technical and user-friendly language, including instructional, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Adherence to administrative directives, policy, and legal requirements.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion with municipal documents and information.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and SAP finance modules.
  
  

Education

• Diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, or related diploma with seven (7) years of experience; or,
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or similar degree program with five (5) years of experience is required.
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation is required.
  
  

Experience

• Seven (7) years of accounting experience with a diploma or five (5) with a degree.
• Experience to include a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory/leadership capacity.
• Previous experience in a municipal financial environment is an asset.
• Experience working in a public sector environment with unionized and non-unionized employees is considered an asset.
  
  

Other Requirements

Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible and accountable for knowing and working in accordance with the Health and Safety Directive. As per section 2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the incumbent shall ensure while in the employ of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo the health and safety of employees, contractors, and the public.

This position is employed in a supervisory capacity. As such the employee is required to obtain additional safety training in accordance with municipal procedures and directives.

Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals

selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.