Assistant Financial Services Manager

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Finance, the Assistant Financial Services Manager will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial operations, including maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers, managing investments and banking functions, preparing financial statements, and overseeing year-end processes. In addition, the role provides strategic support and operational oversight for financial transactions across the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing, service-focused team, including the Financial Coordinator, Accounts Payable & Special Projects Coordinator, and Utilities & Tax Coordinator.

• Assist with completion of the annual capital and operating budgets.

• Oversee end-to-end financial processes, including accounts payable and receivable cycles, while aligning financial practices with organizational priorities to support long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Manage critical financial functions, such as utility adjustments, tax penalty entries, tax notice preparation and reconciliation, journal entry approvals, accounts receivable collections, and account code setups.
• Manage off-site levy accounts, ensuring expenditures and collections are properly recorded and reported, including periodic updates on levy requirements.
• Improve and implement new processes within the finance team to ensure continued improvement and innovation.
• Oversee AR collections and deductions to ensure properly managed AR.
• Conduct thorough financial analyses to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and operational efficiency enhancements, proactively implementing cost control measures when warranted

• Oversee the finance team, providing continuous coaching, mentorship, and career development support.

• Appropriate and responsible use of confidential information; maintains confidentiality and security of all information related to the city.

• Participates as a member of the Chestermere Emergency Response team in preparing and enabling the community to respond in the event of a local or regional disaster.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.

Required Education and Experience:

• University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• 5 years of related and progressive experience, including supervisory and budget management experience.

• Previous experience in a municipal environment.

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.

   

Required Certifications and/or Documentation:

• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence and Drive’s Abstract deemed satisfactory by the city.

• Criminal Record Check deemed satisfactory by the city.

   

Expected Skills and Attributes:

• Strategic, analytical, and creative thinking skills; ability to solve problems, make decisions, negotiate, and deal effectively with people.

• Comprehensive knowledge of governance issues, e.g., policy interpretation.

• Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to maintain ongoing communication to anticipate and prevent potential problems, develop, and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, the public, and other stakeholders.

• Proven leadership and supervisory capabilities; ability to motivate staff towards constant improvement and encourage staff to make recommendations, mentoring, performance management and development.

• Business acumen, including budget management skills, contract management skills and the ability to make effective decisions that are well-informed and that reflect the input gathered from stakeholders.

• Strong work ethic and highly motivated; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to action requests and competing deadlines in a timely matter.

• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and applicable accounting/financial modeling software.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office conditions; long periods of sitting, reading and concentration.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary Range: $120,000 to $125,000

Health and Dental and Prescription Drugs

Defined Benefit Pension

Health Benefit Spending Account