Director, Corporate Accounting, Reporting and Policy Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 55119)

Description

Reporting to the Deputy City Treasurer and Branch Manager, Finance and Treasury, the Director is responsible for the corporate accounting and financial reporting functions, development of key financial policies and controls, and managing the City's cash handling and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance activities.

The Director leads a team of financial professionals in the development, implementation and management of activities that fall within the following key areas: internal management and Council financial reporting; legislative & regulatory financial reporting requirements; payroll and benefits accounting and reporting; implementation of accounting standards, financial controls and policy development; cash handling procedures and PCI compliance; and sustainment, training and optimization needs related to the City's financial system.

What will you do?

• Continue to provide professional financial advice to senior management, the Executive Leadership Team, City Council and related Boards and Authorities
• Develop and provide financial reports, including the City of Edmonton's Annual Reporting and annual consolidated financial statements, the Financial Report to Edmontonians, and internal financial reporting for management and City Council
• Ensure reporting is consistent with legislative and professional requirements and that the corporate and service objectives of the organization are met in an efficient and effective manner
• Lead the team's responsibilities to monitor and manage reporting requirements as per the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), manage the benefits and pension reporting requirements, and manage internal reporting requirements as determined by the Executive Leadership Team and City Council
• Ensure the City's activities are compliant with Payment Card Industry standards
• Develop a team of individuals responsible for sustainment, training and optimization needs related to the City's financial system
• Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
• Integrate multi-disciplinary teams to work collaboratively with business partners supporting corporate priorities
• Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies such as other orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches

Qualifications

• Apply knowledge or training and/or education in Business, Finance or related disciplines
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) is required
• Experience leading a comparable team(s) in a large complex organization

Assets:

• Knowledge of the regulatory/municipal environment is considered an asset

Skills required for success:

• Proven ability to build a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and work collaboratively
• Understanding of complex municipal subject matter and a proven ability to build influential relationships with internal and external partners
• Strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations
• Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:

• 1 permanent, full-time position
• Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• Salary: (Annually) $146,472.26 - $183,091.38
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Recruitment Consultant: JM/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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Classification Title: Director
Posting Date: Apr 28, 2026
Closing Date: May 12, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Financial and Corporate Services
Work Location(s): Chancery Hall, 6th Floor, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton T5J 2C3

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