Treasurer - Jobs in Innisfail, AB

Job Description

Due to the retirement of the incumbent, Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) invites applications from accomplished leaders for the position of Treasurer at Division Office in Innisfail, commencing November 1, 2021.The Treasurer is a key member of our central office leadership team and is responsible for the financial and business affairs of the division on behalf of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools. The successful candidate will be able to provide detailed evidence of:Three or more years’ successful experience managing both financial and leadership responsibilities within a large school division, organization, agency, municipality, board, corporation, society or commission;Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation as well as a degree in finance, accounting, business or related field with in depth knowledge of Alberta’s education system;Advanced technological/analytical skills with great attention to detail and an unblemished record of successful financial audits;Leadership experience with treating people with respect, kindness, empathy, fairness, and compassion;Working collaboratively and effectively with a wide variety of teams, groups, and external agencies;The ability to assess complex and sensitive situations to determine reasonable solutions and decisions;Exceptional communication skills that regularly provide opportunities for input from others;The Treasurer, who is responsible to the Associate Superintendent, Corporate Services, is expected to fulfill the following responsibilities in a manner which is supportive of the Board, its employees, and most importantly, the best interest of students. The Treasurer:Assumes first line responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the school division;Provides advice, recommendations, and guidance to the others on matters affecting financial services;Develops, implements, and supervises effective procedures for financial operations of the school system including general ledger, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, operating and capital budgets, education grant claims, school generated funds, and resource allocation;Prepares budgets, financial reports, returns, records, recommendations, policies, and procedures as required by provincial and federal legislation as well as the Board of Education;Provides accounting and budget support for leaders and admin support staff in schools and departments;Maintains the currency of all financial accounting systems;Provides administration of the accounting and investment of reserve and trust account funds;Supervises the coordination and management of the personnel function in the areas of benefits administration including the processing of long term disability claims and pension reporting;Proposes policies and implements authorized policies and procedures that will result in effective financial planning, management and control of Financial Services;Supervises financial services, accounting, payroll and benefits staff in the division;Assists the Superintendency Team in the administration of the provisions of the Board/ATA collective agreement and other salary schedules;Assists the Superintendency Team in the maintenance of Policy and Procedures respecting Support Staff, including chairing the Support Staff Matter Committee;Assists the Superintendency Team to ensure the currency and adequacy of insurance coverage;Advises staff on matters related to the FOIP Act;Works collaboratively with the central office leadership team; andFulfills other duties, consistent with the role of Treasurer, as assigned by the Associate Superintendent, Corporate Services.We ask that applicants prepare both a cover letter and resume, complete with the names and telephone numbers of three current work related references. Cover letters can be addressed to Ray Hoppins, Associate Superintendent – People Services, Chinook’s Edge School Division. Applications for this posting will only be accepted by using the link below, and will not be accepted by email.To apply for this position please click here.Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2021. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record check and a Child Intervention (Welfare) check.Chinook’s Edge is one of the largest school divisions in the province, serving over 11,000 students in 43 Central Alberta schools between Calgary and Red Deer. Our schools are located in 13 small communities that sprawl east and west from the Highway 2 corridor, conveniently providing Chinook’s Edge staff and families with the best of both worlds: a friendly, healthy and affordable small-town lifestyle combined with the proximity to big city amenities! Plus, the world famous Rocky Mountains are a short drive away. The Chinook’s Edge reputation for staff and student wellness, our family-friendly communities that boast easy access to exciting cultural and recreational opportunities, and our highly regarded quality learning environments make us a desirable division in which to live, learn, work and play! For more information on Chinook’s Edge School Division, please check our website (www.cesd73.ca).By virtue of the submission of an application, the applicant agrees that the Supervisor 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.While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file.