About this role
Program Manager, Accounting Operations & ReportingPosition Status: Full-Time RegularDepartment: Financial ServicesEmployee Group: ExemptLocation: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: Management / Leadership, Level M3B ($138,719.13 - $163,194.52 annually) (2024 wage rates) Our Financial Services Department is seeking a Program Manager, Accounting Operations & Reporting who willprovide strategic leadership for accounting operations, financial reporting, and external financial audits.
You are analytical, collaborative, and results driven. You have strong communication skills and critical thinking skills, the ability to engage teams, considerable knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, and considerable experience in leading teams in completing financial year-end audits and reporting. The Program Manager, Accounting Operations & Reporting reports to the Director, Financial Operations. This role: Leads the Accounting Operations & Reporting Program and is responsible for managing the activities of the organization?s accounting and reporting functions, including accounting operations, internal financial reporting, statutory financial reporting requirements, and annual financial audits.
Manages and oversees the activities of the Accounting Operations team to ensure monthly and annual financial closing activities, tax filings, routine review activities, and regulatory reporting requirements are completed accurately and on a timely basis. Ensures compliance with statutory reporting deadlines and regulatory requirements. Manages and oversees the activities of the Reporting team and collaborates with Finance staff, division managers, and business partners in the completion of the annual financial year-end and interim audits and all required reports including annual financial statements, tri-annual financial performance reports, Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) reporting, and the Annual Financial Report.
Ensures all reporting obligations are completed on time and meet legislative and regulatory requirements and support organizational accountability and transparency. Responsible for establishing and maintaining financial procedures, processes, and policies and ensuring adequate internal controls are in place and maintained for ongoing compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Conducts research and evaluates evolving Public Sector Accounting Standards. Leads the implementation of new standards and trains staff on accounting standards, complex accounting treatments, and financial statement preparation.
Works in collaboration with external auditors in planning and executing the annual financial year-end and interim audits. Responsible for addressing audit issues and concerns and recommends changes to corporate financial policies, procedures, or internal controls to remedy concerns. Supports the Director in presenting the annual financial statements and SOFI to the Performance and Audit Committee and the Board. Hires, supervises, directs, and develops staff monitoring performance towards program, department, and corporate objectives.
Ensures staff adhere to corporate policies and collective agreements. Leads, coaches, and mentors staff recognizing the importance of leadership, supervisory and technical training. Develops and sustains a flexible workforce encouraging staff to pursue opportunities that complement their skills and experience. Works collaboratively with staff to resolve complex technical, operational, or interpersonal issues staff encounter while doing their work. Acts as a resource to staff members for guidance on problem situations.
Facilitates information sharing to transfer knowledge and experience and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the team. Establishes effective working relationships with external contacts as well as other internal departments. Accountable for program budget preparation, reporting, and resource allocations; m