Manager of Accounting

destinationone Consulting is exclusively working with City of Maple Ridge, BC on a search for a Manager of Accounting.

The City of Maple Ridge is one of the fastest-growing cities in Metro Vancouver, surrounded by some of the most breathtaking natural settings in British Columbia. Your skills and talents are essential in helping the organization nurture and grow this amazing community. The City of Maple Ridge is a place where you can make a meaningful difference, serve your community with pride, and collaborate with elected representatives to bring the community's vision to life.

The City values and welcomes a diverse range of experiences, ideas, cultures, and perspectives. They are committed to fostering a community where equality and inclusivity are integral to everything they do. They embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity to continually improve their City. Their overarching vision is to empower people and inspire progress. If this resonates with you, we invite you to join their amazing team!

ROLE:

Reports to: Deputy Director, Finance

Direct Reports: Accounting Clerk 2; Accountant 1; Accountant 2; Accountant 3

Coordinates with: all Operating Departments; Senior Leadership Team; Council

Liaison with: external agencies, other levels of government, other municipalities, and independent consultants

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, the Manager of Accounting is responsible for managing the accounting function for the City, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, the preparation of financial analytics, internal financial reporting, preparation of the City’s consolidated financial statements and coordination of the annual audit. This role ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The Manager of Accounting manages a team of accounting staff, implements effective financial controls, and provides strategic financial insights to support the City’s objectives.

The work is complex and varied and involves the exercise of considerable independent judgement and action in supervising accounting operations, analysing, resolving and recommending solutions for specific accounting problems. The Manager of Accounting recommends solutions to major problems and policy matters. The incumbent prepares recommendations and reports on strategic and administrative matters within the department and collaborates closely with other managers to ensure familiarity of all departmental functions and develop cross training opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and participates in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and financial reports, records, statements, and estimates including the preparation of the City’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with current PSAB requirements.
• Performs duties as required under the Local Government Act, Community Charter, and other relevant legislation.
• Responsible for the continued compliance with Public Sector Accounting Guidelines, including the implementation of new standards as required.
• Plans, assigns, reviews, and supervises the accounting team’s work, including tasks related to accounting, analytics, costing, clerical activities, and other related duties.
• Provides the full scope of management and leadership duties for the Accounting Team, including workforce planning, hiring, motivating, coaching and development, and performance management.
• Develops innovative strategies to streamline processes, eliminate waste and bottlenecks, and integrate modern technologies where applicable.
• Collaborates with Finance department management team on cross-functional goals and initiatives ensuring aligned financial strategies, policies, standards, procedures, and controls.
• Provides advice and makes recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team on financial matters.
• Prepares reports and presentations for the Senior Leadership Team, the Audit & Finance Committee, and Council.
• Coordinates and assigns work related to the annual financial audit.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Monitors financial inputs from other City systems.
• Supervises and controls the accounting of all assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses for all municipal departments.
• Prepares financial position forecasts and may maintain municipal investments as required.
• Supervises the analysis of budget to actual variances and conducts special financial analyses as required.
• Maintains cooperative interdepartmental relationships to ensure efficient service delivery and accurate financial reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Ten years of progressively responsible accounting experience including extensive experience in the preparation of municipal consolidated financial statements and analytical experience, and a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.