Careers with a Future
This position is being
advertised internally
and externally
concurrently.
Interested candidates are
encouraged to submit their
application/resume by mail,
fax or email quoting the
competition number.
Sturgeon County Centre
9613-100 Street
Morinville, AB T8R 1L9
PH: 780-939-4321
Toll Free 1-866-939-9303
Fax 780-939-2076
E-mail:
hr@sturgeoncounty.ab.ca
Thank you to all applicants
for their interest in Sturgeon
County; however only those
chosen for an interview will
be contacted.
Further information about
this position can be obtained
by calling Rick Wojtkiw at
780-939-8326.
www.sturgeoncounty.ab.ca
Your personal information is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. Personal information
you provide may be used for the purposes of determining whether you are suitable and qualified for a position with Sturgeon County. If you have any questions
about the collection and use of this information, please contact the Sturgeon County FOIP Coordinator at the Sturgeon County Centre
Sturgeon County has a Temporary position available in our Finance Department for a :
Manager, Finance
Responsibilities:
! Develops, recommends and implements policies, plans and programs for the administration of the
finance and accounting functions.
! Provides necessary reports and advice to Council and Senior Management on all matters of a
financial and accounting nature including year-end legislated financial reports.
! Prepares year-end working papers that are informative, indexed, cross referenced and can easily
be understood and explained.
! Responsible for the accurate preparation and maintenance of the County’s taxation roll, accurate
and timely receipting of payments, issuance of cheques and timely and accurate reconciliation of all
County bank accounts.
! Supervises the accurate and timely payroll disbursements as well as maintenance of all employee
payroll records.
! Responsible for the accurate and timely maintenance of the County’s utility sub-ledger.
! Responsible for coordinating the year-end financial audit.
! Develops and maintains effective systems and records on all financial and accounting functions.
! Recommends policies and develops procedures for; procurement of all supplies; inventory and
stores management; processing of tenders; and disposal of obsolete or excess goods.
! Performs standard supervisory responsibilities.
! Forecasts, complies and controls the finance department budget and participates in developing
the 3 year operational and 10 year capital budget.
! Participates in and actively promotes the Sturgeon County Health & Safety Program by following
the guidelines, conducting Health & Safety meetings and adheres to the supervisor/foreman
responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the program manual.
! Performs other related duties as required by the Director, Corporate Services.
Qualifications:
! CA, CMA or CGA designation and 5 years experience in a local government environment and
supervisory experience.
! This position requires effective supervisory skills, strong organizational skills, the ability to perform
complex fiscal policy and economic analysis, excellent communication skills, knowledge of taxation,
skill in applying research methods to policy issues, ability to interpret accounting information, and a
strong knowledge of government accounting.
! You should be proficiently skilled in all Microsoft Office programs as well as accounting software
and will need the ability to listen, analyze information and communicate the County’s position at
meetings.
! You must be able to take the initiative, work in a team environment, be resourceful, work under
pressure and meet deadlines. Job is performed in a normal office environment, though travel may
be required in order to attend some meetings.
Temporary contract of 2 years with a possibility
Position Type:
of an extension
Competition Number: # 34-2009
Rate of Pay: Level 6a $ 86,295-$ 113,559
Hours of Work: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Competition Closing Date: June 3, 2009 at 1:00pm MST