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Slemon Park
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Portage
02 Nov
Slemon Park
Portage
POSITION TITLE: Vice President, Finance and Administration REPORTING TO: President
Date of Preparation/Revision: November 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
Slemon Park Corporation is a provincial Crown corporation that manages a business and residential community focused on aerospace, training, and real estate development. The Vice President, Finance and Administration serves as the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role maintains a strong internal control workplace and oversees the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information and reporting. As a member of the senior management team, the Vice President contributes to strategic planning, analysis, and corporate direction. The role also leads risk management and supports the integrity, security, and stability of the Corporation’s information technology systems. The position requires advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and a working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to guide the development and implementation of sound financial policies and procedures.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Management and Accounting Lead the Corporation’s financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities, including:
Lead the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
Manage the timely preparation of monthly financial statements, program reports, and reconciliations required by divisional managers.
Monitor actual performance against budget and direct financial analysis, including identifying priorities for further review.
Ensure timely filing of payroll and commodity tax remittances.
Lead the year-end preparation of financial statements.
Coordinate the year-end audit, review audit recommendations, and implement necessary changes.
Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses that identify emerging trends and their potential impact on the Corporation’s strategic plan.
Inform corporate strategy through analysis of trends, demographics, external policy developments, and internal divisional data.
Advise all levels of management on financial management and accounting matters.
Manage the Corporation’s cash flow and investments.
Oversee compliance with the Corporation’s procurement and contracting policies.
Develop and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
2. Leadership of Accounting and Human Resources Staff and External IT Services Lead and guide the Corporation’s accounting and human resources staff. Ensure that transactions comply with GAAP, applicable provincial requirements, and the Corporation’s financial policies and procedures. Coach and motivate staff, provide opportunities for internal and external training, communicate strategic priorities, and provide the guidance and support needed to achieve assigned objectives. Lead and coordinate the relationship with the external IT service provider, including capital renewal planning, service-level requirements, and information security needs.
3. Policies, Procedures,
and Risk Management Lead the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and controls that support consistent operations, protect assets from theft, fraud, and loss, and preserve confidentiality. Monitor changes in legislation, market conditions, and corporate strategy, and recommend responsive updates.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and update corporate policies, including the Whistleblower Policy and Procurement Policy.
Design, implement, enforce, and evaluate accounting, human resources, and business continuity policies and controls to protect assets and maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
Manage relationships with banking and investment institutions, including account access, recent accounts and services, signing authorities, and service as an authorized signatory.
Control access to information systems and ensure effective backup processes for administrative, property management, general ledger, hotel, food and beverage, and retail point-of-sale systems.
Liaise with software and IT support providers to coordinate updates, resolve errors, and implement new features.
Design and update corporate compensation scales.
Manage the Corporation’s insurance policies.
4. Financial and Management Information Systems Provide leadership in the timely development, review, and presentation of financial statements and management reports.
Key duties include:
Manage deadlines for monthly and year-end statements and remittances by guiding and supporting accounting and human resources staff.
Monitor accounting standards, identify new or changing requirements, and advise the Corporation on policy choices and updates.
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