Manager, Financial Services - CPA · Office-based role based in Strathmore / Wheatland County

Our client is a progressive and community-focused service organization in the Wheatland County offering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive workplace. They are proud of their corporate culture that empowers people to make meaningful contributions to their community and encourages professional growth, and their team shares the common goal of making a positive impact within Wheatland County.

This is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and collaborative financial leader to influence strategic decision-making, lead financial planning and reporting, strengthen organizational performance, and make a meaningful impact on the long-term success and sustainability of the organization. This is a dynamic leadership role with the ability to drive continuous improvement, build strong cross-functional relationships, and contribute to future growth.

Budgeting & Financial Reporting · Coordinate the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets. · Partner with departments to develop, review, and consolidate budget submissions. · Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. · Develop budget reports and presentations for senior leadership. · Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support informed decision-making. · Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with standards.

Leadership · Support the development and continuous improvement of financial services strategies, policies, and processes. · Coach and develop the financial services team, promoting high performance and exceptional service delivery. · Provide backup support to the Chief Financial Officer. · Contribute to long-term financial planning, financial policy development, and internal controls. · Provide organizational guidance on accounting principles, financial policies, and financial system functionality.

Systems & Process Improvement · Utilize financial and budgeting systems to support reporting and analysis. · Identify and implement improvements to budgeting processes, reporting, and financial systems. · Coordinate financial software training and support organizational adoption of system enhancements. · Maintain confidentiality of financial information and develop a strong understanding of organizational operations, services, and budgets.

Qualified candidates possess a post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, or commerce and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with 5+ years of progressive experience, ideally in the public sector and an understanding of municipal accounting, property assessment, and reporting guidelines. Compensation includes a salary of $100K - $110K plus comprehensive health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending account, and pension plan.

Please submit your resume in confidence to jordan@summitsearchgroup.com for immediate consideration.