Additional Information:

Opportunity

Are you a skilled and ambitious accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Wild Rose School Division invites you to join our dynamic Finance team based in the picturesque Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. As an integral part of our organization, you’ll have the chance to showcase your expertise while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment, including the possibility of a hybrid work structure.

Why work with us?

• Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to the success of our schools and the well-being of our students.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in the heart of Alberta’s stunning natural landscape.

• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary based on your experience, and education, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes extended health care, employee benefit plan, pension package, and more!

• Professional Growth: We’re committed to helping you grow and develop in your career through training and development opportunities, including the chance to work on a wide breadth of accounting and finance-related tasks, enriching your skill set and expertise in various areas of the field.

The Candidate

We’re seeking a top-tier candidate with a proven track record in accounting and financial acuity. The ideal individual will possess exceptional analytical prowess, a keen eye for detail, and impeccable organizational abilities. We value dedication and motivation, along with outstanding interpersonal, project management, and communication skills. Our perfect fit is someone who thrives as a proactive self-starter, excels both independently and within a team, and remains composed under pressure.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ongoing monitoring and review of accounting procedures to ensure efficiency and security in financial processes
• In collaboration with the Finance team, direct the day-to-day accounting operations of the Division, ensuring accuracy of all financial information and reporting
• Prepare financial reports, including audited financial statements, related government reports and other financial reports needed by senior management, schools, and various departments
• Manage and maintain the Division’s financial software
• Coordinate the annual audit conducted by Board appointed external auditors
• Perform capital asset accounting, reporting and reconciliation
• Monitor cash flow and short-term investments
• Support the Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance with insurance and risk management
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the Division budget
• Collaborate with senior leaders, schools, and departments to establish effective financial processes, procedures, and controls across the Division. 
• Participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Board policies and administrative procedures and controls across the Division
• Support the other Finance and Payroll department staff
• Perform other duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to reflect the needs of the division and the skills or experience of the successful candidate

Formal Education

• Degree or an advanced degree in accounting and/or finance
• CPA certified or in the process towards completion of CPA designation

What We’re Looking For:

• Knowledge of appropriate statutes within the province and governmental legislation
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and
• policies
• Extensive knowledge and experience in business and financial operations
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office/spreadsheets and Google platform
• Well-developed interpersonal skills to maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to create meaningful, systemic, and sustainable change
• Capacity to make reasoned decisions, and ability to recognize sensitive situations and potential solutions
• Aptitude to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision that may require flexibility to work additional hours during peak times

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original, satisfactory, and current (within six months) Criminal Record (including Vulnerable Sector) check as a condition of employment. Submit your cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references in a single Google or PDF document.

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we want to hear from you! Submit your cover letter, resume, and references in a single document to ex-23-24-06-acct@wrsd.ca with the subject line “Competition No. EX-23-24-06-ACCT.” Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow with us at Wild Rose School Division.

Wild Rose School Division strives to create a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture. We are committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices.

Links: Town of Rocky & David Thompson Country