Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
Opening Details
Canada
Accounting
Financial Services
Payroll
Purchasing/Supply Management
Accounting Designation (CPA)
Description & Details
School District 72 (Campbell River)
ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER
THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT
Campbell River is a scenic, oceanfront community framed by the extensive waterfront, west coast forests and snow-capped mountains. As the largest employer in the Campbell River area, the school district is known for its commitment to professional development and sense of 'family' amongst colleagues.
THE POSITION
School District 72 (Campbell River) is actively recruiting for the full-time excluded position of Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, responsible for assisting the Secretary-Treasurer with the management of financial, payroll, accounting, and purchasing services; and, student information management for School District 72. This includes facilitating budget processes; conducting financial analysis and preparing financial and Ministry of Education reports; developing and implementing effective controls for accounting, payroll and data management systems; managing those systems and maintaining accurate and current records.
The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer will also provide leadership and supervision to Accounts Payable and Payroll staff, and, oversee the training and professional development of all the casual clerical staff in the District relating to finance and student information.
The District has an annual operating budget of over 67 million and responsibility for a facilities budget of over 1.2 million. This position offers a rewarding and motivating work environment, as effective financial management supports the achievement of personal excellence for all members of the District's learning community.
RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Assisting with the operating budget preparation and provides periodic reports to the SecretaryTreasurer on the comparison of budget to actual expenditures;
- Preparing the annual financial statements and the quarterly (GRE) reports and coordinating the annual audit;
- Establishing and maintaining financial systems and internal controls in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Ministry of Education requirements;
- Managing and coordinating the School District's student information system; and,
- Liaising with management and district staff on the provision of financial information and preparing a variety of financial reports for School District departments.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and completion of the CPA Accounting program (CA, CGA or CMA);
- Minimum of three years' experience in a financial reporting/supervisory position within a public or private organization, preferably in public education;
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all levels in the organization;
- Experience working and managing a team within a unionized environment is desirable;
- Thorough working knowledge of computer applications and information technology as they relate to the school district or public sector finance;
- Strong initiative and problem-solving skills to develop options for the resolution of complex financial issues; and,
- Superior analytical skills relating to financial data and reports.
How to Apply / Contact
As a senior position within the School District, the position will have an appropriate salary and benefit package. The start date for this position is expected to be late Fall 2019.
Interested candidates are invited to apply through Make a Future