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Manager of Finance

Full-time, Permanent Position, Effective Immediately

 

School District No. 27 is one of the largest employers in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Region with over 850 employees. Each year we hire new teachers and staff to support education in one of the geographically largest School Districts in B.C. We serve 19 Elementary; 2 Secondary schools on 3 campuses; 2 Alternate programs; and a Distance Education program, educating approximately 4750 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 each year. We also have 7 Strong Start drop in centres that serve to introduce pre-school aged students to school. We have a diverse Board of Education, and strong leadership team who work within our Education Framework and connect all to our Districts’ Strategic plan, to continually increase exceptional student outcomes and increase graduation rates. We would like to add you, the Manager of Finance to this team.

 

Reporting to the Secretary Treasurer or designate, the Manager of Finance leads the Districts accounting operations function including cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable and balance sheet account reconciliations. The Manager of Finance will ensure that financial transactions and accounting structures comply with Public Sector Accounting Standards and generally accepted accounting principles, as well as, District and Ministry of Education policies and guidelines. The Manager of Finance will oversee operating, capital, special purpose (trust) funds, and internal and external audit procedures.

 

The Manager of Finance will be a demonstrated leader with strong communications skills, self-motivated, adaptable and has the ability to create a positive team environment. The Manager of Finance will supervise the accounting and payroll staff, and will oversee the school based clerical staff on all financial functions. The successful candidate must have the capability to build and maintain effective working relationship with schools and other departments.

 

The successful candidate will hold a CPA designation and/or have a University degree relating to business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. They will have advanced Excel and Word skills, and experience in software planning and implementation. Experience working in the K-12 sector, and operational knowledge of PowerSchool ERP software program, would be considered an asset. 

We offer a competitive salary including a comprehensive benefits package. To explore this career opportunity, please submit a letter of application and detailed resume by July 10, 2019 to:

 

Taryn Aumond, Manager of Human Resources

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

Email: taryn.aumond@sd27.bc.ca or Fax: 250-392-4625

 

The District appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check.