Financial Software Consultant

PSD Citywide is a full-service firm offering research, consulting services and software to the North American public sector market. Our client base includes hundreds of small, mid-sized, and large municipalities from across North America, provincial/state and federal government agencies, and private sector entities. We are an industry leader that specializes in enterprise asset management and financial budgeting for municipalities. Over our years of experience, we have developed cutting-edge software solutions for our client’s asset management and financial budgeting needs, leaving behind mature and manageable programs making positive impacts in local communities.

PSD Citywide’s service areas are configured to meet three essential needs for governments: policy research and analysis, high-performance technology, and credible data. Through our infrastructure and financial consulting practice, we work with decision-makers to refine organizational systems, programs and processes for better corporate outcomes.

As we continue to grow our team, we are hiring for a full-time Financial Software Consultant position at PSD Citywide. This is a remote based position. 

Consultants will also be responsible for facilitating training workshops, creating, and maintaining project documentation, communicating with internal and external stakeholders to interpret, document, resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely, professional and customer centered manner. 

PSD Citywide values diverse professional and educational backgrounds. The key to success in this role will be your ability to learn the software application. We’re a team of experienced, talented, and mutually supportive Consultants/ Project Managers and Analysts. If you know how to manage projects and enjoy the challenge of working with clients and developers alike, let’s talk.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as the Project Manager on small to large sized multi-phase software implementation projects.
• Work with client stakeholders to recommend process improvements and to develop and implement software configuration strategies.
• Manage multiple implementation projects simultaneously; prioritizing effectively to ensure on-time and accurate implementation while managing expectations with clients throughout the project process.
• Support clients in the implementation of financial management improvement initiatives using your strong technical skills and accounting experience.
• Produce new and creative analytic solutions that will become part of PSD’s core deliverables.
• Effectively assist with client engagements in the execution of financial consulting projects.
• Support the delivery of financial consulting presentations to clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College or University Degree in Finance, Information Management, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related program.
• Experience with budgeting software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and take charge of client projects.
• Knowledge of public sector financial legislation, municipal financial management (budgeting, reporting, and accounting) and the relevant financial software and systems.
• Goal oriented individual with a proven ability to drive strong business results.
• Professional self-starter with a commitment to improve skills through continuous learning.
• Deadline driven individual with strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, creative, and able to collaborate with team members with professionalism and tact.
• Professional experience in finance, accounting and/or assurance role considered an asset.
• Knowledge in the public sector accounting standards (PSAS), government financial legislation considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• This is a remote based position. 
• Travel may be involved to clients throughout Canada and the USA to provide on-site project work.

Recruitment Process

All resumes will be reviewed for experience working with key technologies. Only those who qualify will be contacted for an initial screening interview. We strive to provide a quick recruitment process, but to find the right candidate for the job the process may take up to a month to complete. We make every effort to follow up with every candidate regarding the next step in the process.

Phone Interview

If you are invited to a screening interview you will discuss your experience with one of our HR team members. This interview is an opportunity to get to know a little more about the company, the type of work we do and impact we have.

Virtual Interview

Candidates invited to a Virtual Interview will meet with the department Manager and a member of the HR team. This will allow the candidate to get to know the team as well as learn more about our processes, culture and growth opportunities we have at PSD Citywide.

Why work with us?

Employee personal and career growth is important to us and we will encourage you to pursue the things you care about.  We have a mentoring program that matches you with a senior team member for your first three months to ensure you get fully acquainted with our team. We also encourage continuous learning through a Training & Development program allowing our employees to fully explore their interests and contribute to different product development teams at PSD Citywide.

Employee Perks

• Competitive Salaries
• Full Benefits Package
• Relocation Assistance Program
• Company Matched RRSP Contributions
• Remote work options
• Summer Schedule
• Flex Hours & Paid Time off
• Social and Charity events and initiatives
• Ergonomic work stations

PSD Citywide is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this when you apply, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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