Financial Specialist

Financial Specialist (Hybrid)

Town of Okotoks, AB

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Financial Specialist to be a part of the Okotoks’ Finance Business Centre. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for duties as such:

• Supporting and delivering on day-to-day, monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting
  functions including variance analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Serving as the finance lead on projects including a replacement ERP system selection
  and implementation.
• Preparing analyses and working papers in support of the annual audit process.
• Developing, improving, implementing, and ensuring organizational compliance with
  policies, procedures, and internal controls affecting and protecting assets.
• Providing advice, analyses, and support to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Ensuring applicable regulatory compliance and reporting on the same.
• Working collaboratively with a diverse group of co-workers and leaders to advance work
  in an effective manner.

What we offer

• Career development
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, paramedical
• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid work location

What you Bring
A combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to qualify. A typical way to qualify is equivalency of successful completion of a related University (bachelor) degree or a combination of other related education and experience in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting, plus:

• Must hold a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (required).
• Five (5) or more years of related experience representing continuous learning, (Municipal Government experience preferred).
• Experience leading financial projects including ERP software implementation (asset).
• Demonstrated experience conducting daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial accounting operations.
• Must enjoy and are good at analyzing complex data and providing actionable insights.
• A proven track record of building strong, collaborative relationships and of skillfully managing multiple tasks, schedules, and responsibilities efficiently.

For more details, please see the careers area of our website for a full job description. Closing date: January 11, 2026.