Business Services Leader - Finance

BUSINESS SERVICES LEADER – FINANCE

COMPANY PROFILE

EQUS was founded on the co-operative spirit. Our core values of Quality, Accountability, Community and Knowledge define the attitude our teams bring to work every day. Together, we connect rural Alberta and enrich the lives of our members.

JOB PURPOSE

The Business Services Leader - Finance position is responsible for the overall accountability for accounting within EQUS. The Business Services Leader – Finance will provide sound financial oversight to EQUS including the supervision of financial practice, policy implementation and monitoring of financial transactions and reports. This process includes reconciliation and internal controls.

DUTIES

- Manage the administration of EQUS’s finances as according to GAAP and as outlined in the organizational financial procedures.

- Develop and maintain the framework for appropriate procedures related to EQUS’s Financial Administration

- Review all financial records and ensure that monthly bank statements are balanced

- Ensure completion and accuracy of all monthly financial reconciliations including reporting and submissions

- Examine all financial statements for completeness, accuracy and conformance with accounting requirements

- Review and prepare regular reports on the organization’s investments

- Work with external auditors

- Values-Based Leadership, motivate, support and coordinate the work of accounting team members

- Establish position standards and remuneration, talent management

- Provide enhanced supervision for critical financial administration tasks

- Perform other duties as required by the VP – Business Services

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF WORK

This position reports directly to the VP – Business Services

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Strong business acumen and ability to analyze complex business issues and develop effective and sustainable solutions.

- Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of coaching and mentoring employees

- Professional judgement and problem-solving skills

- Time management skills

- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)

- Familiarity with NetSuite would be considered an asset

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; CPA designation is required.

- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a financial management or accounting role.

- A minimum of five years of related leadership experience

- Familiarity with utilities industry and/or experience in the utility billing process

COMPENSATION

EQUS strives to attract and retain highly skilled talent and expertise vital to our organization’s success. We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for development and growth.

Power up your career by joining the EQUS team.

Submit your application to HR@EQUS.CA

EQUS would like to thank you in advance for your resume. It will be kept on file for six months from the date it is submitted. EQUS REA LTD. (EQUS) collects only that personal information about job applicants that is needed to determine suitability for employment. The information will be used only for the purpose of evaluating that suitability. EQUS will not distribute your information to anyone else. After six months your application, and any personal information collected about you during the verification process, will be destroyed.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person