General Supervisor, Financial Management and Procurement Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53340)

Description

Drive innovation and accountability in financial operations as our next General Supervisor!

The General Supervisor, Financial Management and Procurement is an important leadership position within the Branch Integrated Support Services (BISS) section, offering crucial support to the section and Director. This role is instrumental in ensuring the effective delivery of financial management, business planning, reporting and analytics, and procurement processes and services throughout the Branch. The position collaborates with professional accountants and procurement specialists, who collectively support a wide array of projects and services. A critical aspect of this role is advancing the City's commitment to robust financial administration and control, including the meticulous management of program expenditures within approved budgets.

The General Supervisor ensures that the BISS section Director and the and the Parks and Roads Services Leadership Team maintain financial responsibility and accountability for tax dollars, while also guaranteeing that procurement processes and services adhere to both Provincial and Federal procurement legislation, as well as policies established by Contracting Procurement Supply Services (CPSS). The General Supervisor is tasked with cultivating and empowering high-performing teams, championing innovation and continuous improvement, and meticulously aligning corporate and branch priorities with objectives and deliverables. This role actively promotes strong collaboration across the Parks and Roads Branch and with other City branches, including Financial Services, Law, CPSS, and the Budget Office.

What will you do?

• Provide leadership and empower a team of accountants, analysts, procurement specialists, and administrative staff
• Provide strategic guidance and direction on the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Business Planning, Financial Management and Procurement services that are provided to the PARS Branch
• Ensure project administration activities including project scheduling, coordination with external partners, and project documentation, are appropriately managed by the team and completed in a timely, accurate, and transparent manner
• Collaborate closely with internal partners in PARS Branch and across City departments to represent the Branch's priorities for business planning initiatives including the prioritization of initiatives included in the four year operating and capital budget
• Promote the use of data and analysis to inform decisions and improve service delivery
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert on budget development, strategic planning, and procurement strategies
• Continue to build healthy and positive work environments that enable the team to reach their potential while strengthening organizational capacity