Description
Secretary-Treasurer
Position Overview
The Winnipeg School Division is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as the Secretary-Treasurer. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and administration of the division, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective resource management.
Start Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
We are looking for someone who can build and nurture a thinking culture.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Provide strategic financial leadership and advice to the Board of Trustees, Superintendent, and senior management team.
Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the effective management of division resources.
Prepare, monitor, and report on the division's annual budget, financial statements, and long-term financial plans.
Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchasing functions.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and accounting standards.
Manage the division's investments and debt portfolio.
Coordinate and oversee the annual audit process.
Supervise and mentor finance and administrative staff.
Liaise with external stakeholders, including government agencies, auditors, and financial institutions.
Support the Board of Trustees in their governance and decision-making processes.
Manage the development and implementation of new ERP
Qualifications:
A professional accounting designation (CPA) is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. MBA would be an asset.
A minimum of five years of senior financial management experience, preferably in the public or education sector.
Demonstrated knowledge of public sector accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of FRAME accounting system would be an asset.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
High level of integrity and professionalism
Demonstrated expertise working with community partners, government departments/agencies and elected Boards
Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity
Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose
How to apply:
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We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check
Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization.
Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.
About Winnipeg School Division
WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.
Joining Winnipeg School Division means getting the opportunity to work in schools in a variety of communities throughout Winnipeg that are culturally diverse and emphasize the inclusion of all students.
