Job Description

The Senior Advisor, Finance Partnerships is a strategic leadership role that delivers consultative financial expertise to executive leadership, department directors and accounting teams. This position blends strategic financial advisory with relationship management to foster trusted partnerships across the organization.

The advisor enables evidence-informed decision-making, business planning and continuous improvement by aligning financial strategies with organizational priorities. In addition to overseeing accountants responsible for strategic finance, policy, fiscal management and reporting, the role drives strategic and operational financial planning and ensures reliable, transparent and value-driven financial solutions for client departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level financial advisory services to the Executive Team, department directors and managers, supporting strategic financial planning, reporting and comprehensive financial management
• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board to senior leadership, offering strategic financial guidance to support critical decision-making
• Consult, coach and advise leaders on financial programs, policies, guidelines and standards, connecting them to appropriate lead areas for capital planning, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning
• Monitor financial and organizational trends, staying current on policies, programs and Council direction
• Direct department accountants and oversee long-term financial and business planning, including annual and multi-year operating budgets, emergency funding and comprehensive financial reporting
• Develop and sustain systems for monitoring, analyzing and forecasting operating costs, identifying trends and risks, and providing actionable recommendations
• Lead cross-divisional accountant meetings to support shared decision-making and adherence to County standards
• Provide financial insights and scenario modeling to support corporate initiatives, including service reviews and transformation projects
• Participate in corporate planning cycles, contributing financial expertise to development, monitoring and evaluation
• Recruit, develop and guide a skilled team, providing feedback and fostering growth

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional accounting designation required (CPA)
• Post-secondary degree with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience, or a diploma with a minimum of nine years of relevant experience
• Extensive knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting techniques
• Experience in municipal government is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of municipal and provincial legislation, public sector practices and government operations, including the ability to develop and implement policies in compliance with legislation 
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the CPA Handbook, Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and the Municipal Government Act
• Proficiency in integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems – Oracle Cloud preferred – and strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to clearly convey recommendations and analysis to Council, the Executive Team, directors, senior leaders and department staff
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and consistently meet tight deadlines.

Conditions of Employment:

• Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check 

 

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation. 

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage   
  • Health and wellness spending account   
  • Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
  • Retirement and pension programs 
  • Paid and unpaid leave programs 
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
   

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program. 
 

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months. 
 

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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