Director of Finance - Permanent Full-Time
The Palliser School Division
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Lethbridge, AB
Contract type: Full time
Director of Finance
Are you passionate about finances and want to make a difference in education? Are you a Leader with Integrity, Inspire Financial Excellence: Shape the Future of Education as our Director of Finance!
The Palliser School Division has an immediate opening for a motivated, energetic, team-oriented Director of Finance. This position will oversee financial operations and provide insight into key financial decisions.
The Director of Finance will develop and deliver timely, effective and engaging communications to support key stakeholders within the Palliser School Division. The successful candidate will be quality-minded, responsive and dedicated to Palliser School Division’s best practices of communication.
The Division
The Palliser School Division is a public-school jurisdiction located in southern Alberta. Palliser’s geographical area stretches from Coaldale to Calgary, Alberta. For the 2024-2025 school year, the Division currently has approximately 9,400 students. Palliser serves students in ECS through Grade 12 in 14 community schools; 11 faith-based alternative schools, ten of which are in Calgary on nine separate campuses; one sports-based alternative school, four alternative programs for Low German-speaking Mennonite families; 17 Hutterian colony schools; homeschooling, online and international programs. Palliser employs approximately 1,400 staff members in full-time, part-time and sub/casual positions.
What You Will Do
The Director of Finance will report directly to the Associate Superintendent of Business Services;
Oversee accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable/receivable and general ledger functions;
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards;
Responsible for preparations with Auditors;
Collaborate with schools/departments to create and manage their respective budgets;
Responsible for implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures;
Prepare and present financial reports.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Proficiency with financial management software’s;
Excellent leadership and team-building skills;
Strong understanding of financial regulations, tax laws and reporting requirements;
Experience and knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a variety of audiences with both finance and non-finance backgrounds;
The ability to demonstrate unwavering ethical conduct, integrity, loyalty, respect, and honesty in all interpersonal relationships. The ideal candidate will consistently uphold these values, fostering trust and collaboration within our division.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administrations or a related field.
Hold an active Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in school business administration, corporate, governmental and/or related administrative activities
Hours Of Work
35 hours/week;
Monday - Friday;
12 Month Position,
Salary/Benefits
Competitive salary;
100% Employer paid comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and health/wellness spending accounts;
Pension through Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP);
Career development and learning opportunities.
Closing Date: November 18, 2024
How To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit their documents through ApplytoEducation on the “Human Resources” page of the Palliser School Division website at:
Careers | Palliser School Division (pallisersd.ab.ca)
The Following Attachments Should Accompany The Online Submission
Cover letter directed to Cindy Rogers, Director of Finance, Business Services ;
Resume summarizing training and experience;
Minimum of three professional references.
The successful applicant hired will be required to provide a recent Criminal Record Check (completed within the past 3 months) as a condition of employment.
By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.
We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for
an interview will be cont acted.
Palliser School Division
https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/
https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities
Are you passionate about finances and want to make a difference in education? Are you a Leader with Integrity, Inspire Financial Excellence: Shape the Future of Education as our Director of Finance!
The Palliser School Division has an immediate opening for a motivated, energetic, team-oriented Director of Finance. This position will oversee financial operations and provide insight into key financial decisions.
The Director of Finance will develop and deliver timely, effective and engaging communications to support key stakeholders within the Palliser School Division. The successful candidate will be quality-minded, responsive and dedicated to Palliser School Division’s best practices of communication.
The Division
The Palliser School Division is a public-school jurisdiction located in southern Alberta. Palliser’s geographical area stretches from Coaldale to Calgary, Alberta. For the 2024-2025 school year, the Division currently has approximately 9,400 students. Palliser serves students in ECS through Grade 12 in 14 community schools; 11 faith-based alternative schools, ten of which are in Calgary on nine separate campuses; one sports-based alternative school, four alternative programs for Low German-speaking Mennonite families; 17 Hutterian colony schools; homeschooling, online and international programs. Palliser employs approximately 1,400 staff members in full-time, part-time and sub/casual positions.
What You Will Do
The Director of Finance will report directly to the Associate Superintendent of Business Services;
Oversee accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable/receivable and general ledger functions;
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards;
Responsible for preparations with Auditors;
Collaborate with schools/departments to create and manage their respective budgets;
Responsible for implementing and maintaining financial policies and procedures;
Prepare and present financial reports.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Proficiency with financial management software’s;
Excellent leadership and team-building skills;
Strong understanding of financial regulations, tax laws and reporting requirements;
Experience and knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a variety of audiences with both finance and non-finance backgrounds;
The ability to demonstrate unwavering ethical conduct, integrity, loyalty, respect, and honesty in all interpersonal relationships. The ideal candidate will consistently uphold these values, fostering trust and collaboration within our division.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administrations or a related field.
Hold an active Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Minimum of three (3) years progressively responsible experience in school business administration, corporate, governmental and/or related administrative activities
Hours Of Work
35 hours/week;
Monday - Friday;
12 Month Position,
Salary/Benefits
Competitive salary;
100% Employer paid comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and health/wellness spending accounts;
Pension through Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP);
Career development and learning opportunities.
Closing Date: November 18, 2024
How To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit their documents through ApplytoEducation on the “Human Resources” page of the Palliser School Division website at:
Careers | Palliser School Division (pallisersd.ab.ca)
The Following Attachments Should Accompany The Online Submission
Cover letter directed to Cindy Rogers, Director of Finance, Business Services ;
Resume summarizing training and experience;
Minimum of three professional references.
The successful applicant hired will be required to provide a recent Criminal Record Check (completed within the past 3 months) as a condition of employment.
By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the superintendent or designate can contact previous employers for the purpose of conducting confidential reference checks whether or not the applicant has listed a reference for that employer.
We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates selected for
an interview will be cont acted.
Palliser School Division
https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/
https://www.pallisersd.ab.ca/hr/career-opportunities
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