Manager, Capital & Corporate Finance at City of Grande Prairie

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Financial Management Department is looking for a dedicated Manager, Capital & Corporate Finance, to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Financial Management, the Manager, Capital & Corporate Finance, provides strategic leadership and oversight for the City’s corporate asset management program, treasury function, debt and investment portfolios, asset accounting, deferred revenues, grant reporting, Asset Retirement Obligations, and Enterprise Asset Management System.

As a key member of the Financial Management leadership team, you will play an important role in supporting the stewardship of municipal assets and financial resources. Through financial oversight, analysis, and strategic recommendations, you will help inform decisions related to capital planning, infrastructure investment, reserve strategies, and long-term financial sustainability.

This position leads a team of accounting professionals and works collaboratively across the organization to support effective asset management practices, financial compliance, and informed decision-making.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the City's Corporate Asset Management Framework and Enterprise Asset Management System.
• Support capital planning, infrastructure funding strategies, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow management, debt and investment portfolios, and financing strategies.
• Lead financial reporting and oversight for the City's infrastructure assets, capital funding programs, and related financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), legislation, and internal controls.
• Provide analysis, advice, and recommendations to senior leadership and Council.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.

Qualifications

• CPA designation in good standing with a provincial or territorial CPA body in Canada.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, treasury management, capital planning, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
• Proven leadership experience and strong knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).

Assets include: municipal government experience, Enterprise Asset Management System experience, experience supporting executive-level decision-making, and CAMP or PMP designations.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary range of $58.79 to $75.98 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.