Assistant Controller - Capital (Under Review)

Under the general direction of the Manager of Finance, the Assistant Controller – Capital is responsible for all aspects of the accounting required for the Public Works Capital Programming. This includes responsibility for claims processes, year-end financial reporting, ad-hoc analysis and reporting, and guidance to divisional staff. Over the past 5 years the Public Works Capital Program has represented the largest annual departmental capital authorization in the City’s capital budget, making up over 40% of the total capital authorizations and totaling over $1.0 billion over that timeframe.

The Public Works department also has the largest number of capital projects of any City department. This position is the lead contact with external auditors, Provincial and Federal representatives, and City managers regarding a number of Public Works Capital deliverables. The position is responsible for ensuring that departmental processes are in accordance with City standards and applicable accounting standards. The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of; the City’s administrative policies, Public Sector Accounting Standards, and apply professional judgment in the leading the Public Works Department capital program accounting.

As the Assistant Controller – Capital you will:

• Lead the Canada Community Building Fund (Federal Gas Tax) Claims and Reporting.
• Coordinate, oversee, and develop third party claims supporting the Public Works Department Capital program.
• Lead the accounting functions for the Public Works Capital program.
• Perform financial analysis on Ad Hoc reporting to Standing Policy Committees and Council on Public Works Department Capital Programming.
• Lead, supervise and develop employees.

Your education and qualifications include:

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• Possess and Maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required.