SaskTel Looking for Finance Manager – Corporate Accounting NEW at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Full Time

Location: Regina, SK

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: $98,929 – $131,906 (Will be determined based on education and experience)

Close Date: December 28, 2023

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable for the preparation of the financial statements and related information for the SaskTel Annual and Quarterly reports. Responsible for

the preparation and analysis of the monthly Management and Board of Directors financial reports for the SaskTel Holding Corporation and

Subsidiary companies. Responsible for accounting and reporting of complex business combinations and related party transactions within the Corporation.

Ensures all transactions and reporting is in adherence with International Reporting Standards (IFRS). Accountable for the timely and accurate

financial reporting to CIC, Stats Canada, Province of Saskatchewan, CRTC and other external agencies and companies. Ensure all reporting meets

CEO/CFO certification.

Leadership Accountabilities

People

• Leads, directs and manages staff to ensure the effective use of HR resources. Maximizes performance by selecting (hire external or promote from within), developing, mentoring and sustaining a high level of expertise among staff. Organize and direct work including prioritizing assignments, establishing objectives, providing regular performance feedback, conducting year end performance appraisals and taking necessary

corrective action as may be required. Assists in staff career planning, establishes development and succession plans and ensures relevant HR

procedures and policies are followed (provisions of the collective agreement, performance appraisals, discipline, grievance, etc).

Accountable for provisioning and managing contracted resources as may be required.

• Accountable for promoting a productive and positive environment for staff that encourages innovation, teamwork, initiative and models corporate values. Motivates staff by assigning challenging work, planning and managing internal communications and awareness of corporate direction,

mission, plans and activities.

• Ensures all safety, health, environmental and code of conduct policies, programs and standards are understood and complied with at all times.
• Proactively identify and action opportunities to increase customer satisfaction (internal and external customers).

Financial

• Ensure sound financial control within area of responsibility by developing annual operating and capital budgets, monitoring performance to budget and taking action as appropriate. Develops, negotiates and implements contracts for acquisition of goods & services related to area of responsibility.

Innovation

• Accountable to research, develop, define and implement innovative long and short term plans, policies and objectives. Provides expertise to senior management providing education, studies and consulting on opportunities that will impact business strategy. Ensures alignment and integration with the corporate strategic plan and develops plan and operational metrics, including approaches for demonstrating business value.
• Accountable to proactively identify and action opportunities to improve revenue and growth initiatives, decrease costs, increase customer service levels and increase employee engagement.
• Accountable to develop opportunities to spark innovation in technology or product service delivery or process improvements.

Specific Accountabilities

• Accountable for monthly financial reporting to SaskTel’s Executive, Board of Directors and all SaskTel employees in accordance with professional standards.
• Accountable for preparing the Holdco quarterly financial statements for inclusion in the Quarterly Financial Report (public financial statement) reviewed by external auditors and approved by the Executive,
• Audit Committee and Board of Directors. Accountable for preparing quarterly financial information to Crown Investment Corporation, Department of Finance, Statistics Canada, CRTC and other external agencies is accordance with professional standards.
• Responsible for preparing the annual audited financial statements approved by the Executive, Audit Committee and Board of Directors for inclusion in the Annual Report and tabled in the Legislative Assembly.
• Responsible for liaison with internal and external auditors on audit matters related to financial controls, financial statement presentation and analysis.
• Accountable for planning and scheduling month-end, quarter-end and annual required activities, meetings.
• Accountable for the SaskTel System of Accounts – defining the content and classification of revenues and expenses for the Holding Company and

subsidiaries. Also accountable for the development and communication of Corporate Procedures providing guidance for those responsible for

processing financial transactions including accrual and prepaids guidelines.

• Accountable for providing the bi-weekly key indicator report to the Executive.
• Accountable for financial accounting and reporting requirements for complex and varying business combinations in accordance with IFRS.
• Accountable for implementing new or revised accounting standards affecting financial reporting to ensure compliance
• Responsible to ensure all Holdco general ledger accounts are analyzed, reviewed and reconciled monthly in accordance with established financial

control best practices.

• Responsible for interacting and maintaining an effective working relationship with senior management, subsidiaries and external auditors.
• Responsible for providing leadership, mentoring and sustaining a team environment through:
• Selecting qualified and capable personnel
• Promoting innovation, teamwork, initiative, open communication, and excellent customer service
• Ensuring team is positioned to meet the expanding IFRS, CEO/CFO and business requirements.
• Participating and supporting the Partnership for Excellence process
• Lead and contribute to special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA,CGA, CPA).
• Strong comprehension of IFRS and accounting theory and the ability to apply to new and existing processes.
• Thorough understanding of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior management throughout the corporation.
• In depth knowledge of the System of Accounts
• Strong analytical, research, planning and project management skills.
• Knowledge of the industry and SaskTel, including service offerings and operational processes.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and manage the activities of others and to direct others towards the accomplishment of team objectives.

Essential Management Skills For This Position

• Independent decision making
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills and the ability to work and communicate with all levels of management.
• Organization and planning
• Tolerance for stress
• Ability to motivate employees by promoting and modeling corporate core values.
• Ability to deliver discipline up to and including termination
• Ability to work within and build effective teams
• Calculated risk-taking
• Adaptability

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION

• Business acumen
• Change Management
• Coaching, Recognition and Development
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Results Orientation

For more information about SaskTel’s Leadership Competency Framework, please go to the source:

http://thesource/career/career_dev/competencies/index.html

Wherever possible, reasonable accommodation may be made for employees who are unable to meet the physical or other demands of the job due to a DISABILITY. Applicants should submit an application to the posting you are applying for by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time on the closing date, with all required information including the competition number.

For inquiries contact Selection and Staffing at 777-4220

To apply see Job Opportunities on the Source