Calgary Board of Education Looking for Director, Corporate Financial Services at Calgary, AB Full Time

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 131,000 students and 15,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Close Date: Friday, December 23, 2022 @ 11:59 PM

Calendar: 12 Month Calendar

Salary: Exempt Grade J, $126,573 to $180,000 annually

FTE: 1.0, 35 hours per week

The CBE understands the future of work is flexible. In this role, you are eligible to participate in a flexible work program that allows you to work remotely for up to three days a week. A minimum of two days must be in the office. At certain times, you maybe be required to work in the office more then 2 days per week based on operational requirements.

The purpose of this position is to provide senior leadership and direction to the Corporate Finance Department in the Corporate Finance and Supply Chain Services Service Unit at the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). The Director’s role has three major dimensions: (a) that of head of the Corporate Finance Department, with attendant leadership responsibilities; (b) that of a senior functional leader providing functional direction and guidance to all financial staff within the Calgary Board of Education (CBE); and (c) that of a senior member of staff advising and assisting the Superintendent’s Team and the Board of Trustees in the areas of financial planning; financial management and internal control; and stewardship of assets.

As the senior financial and fiscal advisor to the CBE this position is responsible for the financial accountability framework and coordinates and facilitates the delivery of corporate financial services. The position is responsible for the establishment of financial management and internal control systems; risk identification and management strategies within an accountability framework to ensure budgets, forecasts and fiscal plans are managed effectively within a highly complex and decentralized organizational structure to enable the delivery and successful achievement of the stated results of the CBE. The position is responsible for providing Superintendent’s Team with comprehensive strategic advice and recommendations with regard to complex financial challenges. This position establishes overall short term and long term departmental objectives, directions, goals, policies and procedures for treasury management, including investment and debt management; corporate revenue and fee collection; corporate financial planning, analysis and reporting; corporate financial systems; and performance management. In addition, the position is responsible for monitoring compliance with legislation and reporting as required, developing and maintaining financial policies; internal controls and procedures; and the provision of accounting directives and/or assistance to schools and departments. All decentralized financial positions within the CBE receive direction and functional support from this position. Oversees a budget in excess of $1 billion and is directly responsible for a department consisting of 26 FTE’s and had an operating budget of $4,100,000.

• Oversees the financial wellbeing of the CBE, monitoring its financial condition and recommending goals and strategies for effective management and control of financial resources. Develops appropriate monitoring reports on financial condition and results of operations in compliance with Board of Trustees Operational Expectations and as required by Superintendents’ Team.
• Establishes business processes that achieve consistencies, efficiencies and effectiveness in the workflow of the Department to enhance responsiveness and service delivery to schools, and service units. Sets priorities and establishes service delivery standards in collaboration with the Director, Supply Chain Management and the CFO, in accordance with the goals and objectives of the service unit and the CBE.
• Works in consultation with other service unit and Area Directors, Superintendents, schools, internal and external consultants and other professional agencies to obtain information and/or resolve issues pertaining to the functions of the Corporate Finance Department. Works closely with District and School Board Management Teams.

• The completion of a post-secondary degree in commerce, business administration or a related discipline and a recognized accounting designation is required.
• Minimum ten years management experience is required in a large comparative organization.
• Excellent leadership and change management skills promoting positive relationships with all levels of management and operations.
• Demonstrated strategic perspective with a strong client service orientation and innovative results-oriented management style.
• Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated exemplary management practices in stewardship of financial resources including financial operations management, planning and resource allocation.
• Must have sound knowledge of finance and economics, especially as related to government fiscal policy and experience with large computerized financial systems and software applications.
• A consummate team player, a good listener with a positive attitude and an individual who is receptive to input from all areas of the CBE.
• Demonstrated success as an agent of change, with the ability to achieve results through collaboration and interest-based approaches to problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated integrity and trustworthiness.
• Demonstrated ability to work with significant ambiguity while delivering decision relevant information that aligns with the CBE’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Recent and relevant experience in public education, preferably in Alberta.
• You are a talented multi-tasker who has demonstrated experience delivering multiple high priority deliverables on time.
• You have the ability to take the complex and make it accessible to CBE staff and the broader CBE community.

Police Information Clearance: Applicants new to the Calgary Board of Education WHO ARE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT must complete and pass a police information clearance before employment is confirmed.

A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.