Coordinator, Finance and Business Planning
Corporate Services Division
Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, Strathcona is a young, vibrant and inviting community of over 80,000 residents. Wide open spaces, access to convenient urban amenities, quality recreation and professional services and a commitment to a sustainable environment make Strathcona County an ideal place to live, work and play.
Strathcona County understands that our most valuable resource is people: energetic, innovative employees who care equally about providing great service for municipal residents and working with others who strive to be the best they can be on the job. Strathcona County offers employees the opportunity to build rich and meaningful careers and make a difference in the community.
Would those around you describe you as an enthusiastic, experienced financial professional with the ability to lead and influence others to collaboratively form valuable business solutions through establishing and maintaining respectful, credible and positive working relationships?
If yes and you are seeking an incredible career opportunity to make a difference in this vibrant and dynamic municipality, we are looking for you!
Job Opportunity
We are seeking a Coordinator, Finance and Business Planning to join our team. You are a seasoned professional, with practical experience in planning and guiding financial and business objectives within a multi-faceted organization. Reporting to the Associate Commissioner for Corporate Services, the Coordinator is responsible for providing guidance and support to departmental staff within the division. The Coordinator facilitates the financial and business planning process for the division by working with departmental staff, including Directors, Managers, and other staff in corporate financial services and Executive Team (ET) to meet organizational priorities and goals.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with others to achieve business objectives and results through establishing and maintaining good working relationships with management and staff at all levels in the organization to bring positive and valuable business solutions to the table
- Develop and facilitate divisional short and long term financial and business planning processes based on the direction set by Council and ET
- Provide a liaison and advocacy role between departments and corporate financial services
- Effectively and diplomatically translate direction of Council and ET to departments within the Corporate Services Division
- Develop and administer annual and multi-year operating and capital budgets, grant applications and reporting and financial analysis
- Create, facilitate and lead cross-functional teams established to achieve corporate goals and priorities
- Provide guidance, direction and leadership to the department staff within the division
Qualifications
- A professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) with a minimum of five years experience in progressively responsible financial management roles, preferably in a municipal environment
- Extensive understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
- Demonstrated understanding of public sector accounting board guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Proven organizational, analytical and decision-making skills; experience working in a politically sensitive environment
The annual salary range for this permanent position is $82,788 - $103,485.
Competition #182-2011 closes October 14, 2011.
If you have already submitted a resume for this position in the last six months, your application will be considered for this competition. Thank you for your interest in Strathcona County. We contact only candidates selected for interviews.
Last updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011
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