Consultant, Fixed Asset & Capital Reporting

Job description:

The Consultant, Fixed Asset & Capital Reporting is accountable for the preparing, administering, and analyzing of financial information to ensure timely and accurate information for effective decision making. They will be responsible to manage and direct the recording of financial transactions and analyze financial results related to capital expenditures, grant funding, fixed assets and depreciation to ensure accuracy of financial statements. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to research, develop, recommend and implement strategic and operational programs, policies and procedures regarding SaskPower’s organizational structure, operations and managerial methods; ensuring alignment with both departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Managing and reporting on Fixed Assets including timing of capitalization, retirement and depreciation of assets

- Ensuring compliance with funding agreements, including recording all financial aspects related to grant funding

- Provide strategic and confidential consultation and advice on a broad range of multiple functions, while providing creative solutions to the organization related to the management and day-to-day operations of the organization

- Lead and participate in projects identifying current and future business needs, industry best practices, opportunities and challenges of the organization or department(s); providing recommendations and executing operational improvements to methods, systems and procedures that impact SaskPower’s operations and people

- Lead and participate in cross-functional work teams, strategic planning initiatives, workshops and meetings in order to develop innovative and practical business solutions

- Develop, organize and deliver presentations, reports and briefings for internal and external audiences

- Drive and facilitate change, including making change happen throughout the organization through the implementation of strategic projects or initiatives

- Develop and maintain strategic networks and business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment

- Provide leadership and direction to project teams, corporate programs and/or assigned staff as required

- Other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or other related equivalent AND/OR;

• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;

• Five (5) years of related experience

• Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower

• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism

• Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision making skills

• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork

• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies

• Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered