Calgary Police Service - Senior Accountant

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for providing input and coordination of budget preparation, financial reporting, business analysis and internal controls as well as providing financial support to the Calgary Police Service (CPS). Primary duties include:

• Ensure the integrity, timeliness and accuracy in the compilation, preparation, reconciliation, analysis and consolidation of financial information. This includes involvement to month end, periodic and year end reporting and procedures.
• Involvement in internal and external audit requirements throughout the year.
• Participate in weekly and monthly meetings with various civilian managers and sworn senior officers from all departments within CPS to advise, consult and assist with operational decisions and potential outcomes.
• Analyze actual operational expenditures along with budgets, variances, trends and projections.
• Provide end-to-end guidance in terms of policies, processes and connection to financial outcomes for projects.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly revenue reporting for court fines and externally funded projects as well as the financial management of inventories.
• Review and develop quality assurance for integrity of reports, processes and internal CPS controls, including the oversight of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications 

• An accounting diploma from a post secondary institution, having a minimum of 13 courses recognized by the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) program. 
• Further pursuance to obtain an undergraduate degree in fulfillment of enrollment and completion of the CPA designation program is ideal. Preference will be given to candidates who are in pursuance of this path.
• A minimum of 3 years financial experience preferably in a large organization involved with budgeting, variance analysis, presentations along with monthly and year end reporting.
• Knowledge of current accounting standards (GAAP, PSAS) is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is required.
• Experience with Peoplesoft (FSCM and HCM) is considered an asset.
• Understanding of The City's procurement process and regulations is preferred.
• Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results.

 Pre-employment Requirements 

• An enhanced security clearance and a credit bureau check will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Position and Pay Information

Business Unit: Calgary Police Services

Union: CUPE Local 38

Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)

Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $41.49 - 55.51 per hour

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.

Days of work: This position works a 5 day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Location: 5111 47 Street N.E.

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: September 30, 2026

Job ID: 315391