Job Description

Division: Corporate Financial Services

Department: Finance

Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.

Closing Date: 01/05/2026

Labour Group: SCMMA

Posting: 4838

Job Summary

This position manages the various accounting and administrative functions within the department, ensuring adequate controls and processes are in place to capture, report and electronically transfer operational data to all levels of management and satisfy departmental and corporate system requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruits, trains, supervises and directs the activities of professional and technical staff engaged in the financial and payroll functions of the department. Ensures the day-to-day integrity of management and operating reports generated by Departmental financial systems. Participates in the selection, implementation and development of financial business systems ensuring integrity of the data and that adequate internal controls and appropriate financial reporting are in place. Instrumental in training users of such systems, both process and informational. Participates in developing and justifying all rates charged by the Department and prepares necessary justification and reports to Council. Anticipates informational requirements and collects, compiles, analyzes and reports financial and operational data for senior management, including analysis of all reserves. Provides daily support and information, related to the financial management systems of the Department, to other Department staff, as required. Directs and trains departmental project and program managers on budget and financial processes. Coordinates and directs the budget process within the department. Assists with expenditure analysis and financial planning. Monitors and reports in conjunction with other project managers on the financial status of Capital Projects. Responsible to ensure year-end processes including the tangible capital asset reporting requirements for the department are fulfilled. Reports on a regular or exception basis to the Director identifying actual achievements compared to desired results and analyzing the causes of the variances. Assists with reporting and preparing claims that cost-shared with government and agencies. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements

Degree in commerce, business administration or related discipline. Possession of a professional accounting designation; i.e. C.P.A. Four to six years' progressively responsible related experience in financial and management analysis and reporting.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of financial and cost accounting. Considerable knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation. Demonstrated ability to prepare accounting and financial reports. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present oral and written reports of a specialized nature. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to direct and support staff in achieving identified results. Ability to provide leadership and empowerment to achieve results through others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff. Ability to be accountable for personal performance and the performance of staff. Ability to negotiate win-win agreements through problem solving, consensus, stakeholder involvement, and dialogue.

Weekly Hours:

36.67

Salary Range:

$86,211.84 to $101,175.60 CAD

per annum

(2023 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) "the good life", for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition@saskatoon.ca.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City