Supervisor, Special Purpose Accounting

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading city organization as a Supervisor in Special Purpose Accounting, where you'll manage a dedicated team and directly impact Edmonton's financial health. This role requires strong leadership skills and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of city services through effective financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of accounting/financial experience.
• One year of supervisory experience in a similar organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing complex financial programs.
• Research and respond to escalated customer concerns.
• Establish team procedures and performance measures.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Team building

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Imagine playing a pivotal role in Edmonton's financial engine! As the Supervisor, Special Purpose Accounting within the Assessment and Taxation branch, you won't just be managing numbers – you'll be directly contributing to the over 60% of annual operating revenue that fuels essential city services our community relies on.

Lead a dedicated Special Purpose team as they navigate complex programs like the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), Community Revitalization Levies, and Brownfield Grants, directly impacting our city's growth and sustainability. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future, from supporting a variety of corporate programs to resolving sensitive customer inquiries.

This is your opportunity to mentor and empower a team, ensuring the efficient and accurate management of critical financial processes. If you're a natural leader with a knack for problem-solving and a desire to see the tangible impact of your work on the city you serve, this role offers a unique and rewarding challenge.

What will you do?

• Establish annual task plans and ensure critical timelines, both operational and legislative, are met by the team
• Establish regular team meetings to monitor and prioritize workload, delegate, resolve issues, monitor and analyze tasks and deadlines, and set direction throughout the year
• Research and respond to escalated customer concerns involving complex and highly sensitive account issues that are received from Councillor’s offices, 311, collections staff, and the Edmonton Service Centre
• Review and approve work prepared by the team; approve or obtain approvals according to the Expenditure Officer Framework
• Establish team procedures and performance measures, such as benchmarks and standards, for tasks performed by the team
• Continually review and evaluate current work processes, identify opportunities for improvement or automated system changes to increase team efficiency, and implement efficient work methods
• Ensure appropriate records management processes are followed by the team
• Oversee and manage the following:
  • Collection of Grant-in-Lieu revenues from other levels of government
  • A number of complex programs which rely on the tax base for cost recovery, or calculations of tax uplift for grant payments
  • Subdivisions and consolidations of new and closed tax accounts
  • Local Improvement and Clean Energy Improvement Program accounting administration
  • Property tax searches and Certificates
  • Mortgage Administration - generate listings and receive updated listings for lending institutions, process updates and payments

Qualifications

• University degree (bachelor or applied) in an accounting or finance discipline
• Minimum three (3) years’ of progressively responsible related accounting/financial experience including project management experience, plus minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience in a similar organization
• Formal Supervisory or Leadership training

Skills required for success:

• Conflict resolution, negotiation, and independent decision-making skills
• Team building skills acquired through formal training and experience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within and outside of the corporation
• Knowledge of provincial legislation governing taxation and tax collection, including the Municipal
• Government Act, FOIP, Land Titles Act, Business Corporations Act, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Civil Enforcement Act
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and GMail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to negotiate in difficult situations
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills acquired through training and experience
• Knowledge of work methods, practices, and terminology as related to the work assigned
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures, and bylaws affecting the work assigned

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52.
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $43.098 - $54.113 (Hourly) $75,927.90 - $95,333.58 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/SB

Classification Title: Financial Analyst
Posting Date: May 13, 2025
Closing Date: May 20, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Financial and Corporate Services
Work Location(s): Chancery Hall, 7th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3