Senior Financial Accountant

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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 Financial Accountant, you will be part of a team providing financial expertise and support to a business unit or group of business units. Working as a partner, you will use your understanding of a business unit's operations to help with achieving its financial goals and business objectives. Primary duties include:

• Work with business unit representatives to collect, analyze and review information and provide explanations to prepare operating and/or capital budgets, budget status reports and monthly management reports, executive summaries, year-end and periodic financial statements, as well as forecasting/budget projections.
• Support the Finance Coordinators, Finance Lead and business unit in the development and application of financial and economic tools such as business scenario modeling and business evaluations, and zero-based budget analysis.
• Support Financial Accounting Services team for duties related to month-end reporting and working papers for monthly, periodic and year-end reporting.
• Review and analyze grant programs, program expenses, revenues, and recoveries, and provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Oversee the position budgeting process and reconciliations.
• Analyze discrepancies between operational applications and financial systems, working closely with the Cash Management team and operations to identify root causes and support issue resolution.
• Support business performance reporting through the analysis of recreation facilities' financial performance, operating metrics, revenues, expenditures, and cost recovery trends.
• Support capital planning initiatives through financial analysis, funding reviews, business case development, and operating impact assessments.
• Work with business units to review and analyze internal financial controls, risk management and business processes as required.
• Participate on project teams or provide subject matter expertise to project groups as required.

Qualifications 

• At least 13 accounting courses recognized by CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant).
• At least 4.5 years of experience in a complex and highly computerized accounting environment.
• Technical accounting skills including analyzing budgets and year-end financial statements and working papers.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) is required.
• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), Human Capital Management (HCM) and Hyperion (Budget Planning and Reporting); Oracle SmartView for MS Office will be considered assets.
• Previous experience must include working knowledge of grant programs and accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
• Creative thinker demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills with customers and operations, and experience handling sensitive information.

Pre-employment Requirements 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle 

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction. 

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Finance
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent 
• 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: 315 10 Avenue SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: September 10th, 2026
• Job ID:  315223