Finance Manager

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TransEd Operations & Maintenance General Partnership (OMGP) is a General Partnership between Alstom Transport Canada, Bechtel, and EllisDon. TransEd OMGP has been awarded a long-term contract to operate and maintain the Valley Line - Southeast. The new light rail transit system was constructed in Edmonton and opened for service in the summer of 2023. The OMGP team is responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Valley Line light rail vehicles, passenger stations/stops, trackwork, alignment, traction power supply and distribution system, other communication systems, and the Gerry Wright Operation and Maintenance Facility.

You as a Finance Manager, TransED OMGP will: 

• Be responsible for establishing and managing business strategies, optimizing administrative processes, and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholder of the TransED OMGP.

• Develop and implement business strategies, budgets, and forecasts.

• Oversee financial reporting, analysis, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

• Manage financial risk, cash flow, and financial modeling.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial goals align with the organization's objectives.

• Coordinate and lead the annual financial audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit.

• Address any audit findings and implement corrective actions as necessary to improve financial controls and reporting processes.

• Establish and maintain procurement policies and processes.

• Oversee vendor selection, negotiations, and contracts.

• Ensure cost-effectiveness and quality in procurement decisions.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• You have proven experience in setting up and leading finance and administrative functions in new organizations.
• You have strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• You have experience in procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• You have excellent leadership and team-building skills with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• You have the ability to manage tight timelines and deliver results under pressure.
• You have exceptional communication and presentation skills to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• You must be able to work on site daily.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.         

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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