Susan McIsaac, CPA, CA, CIA

• Coordinates activities within the finance department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month end. • Oversees the Per Capita Distribution process. • Prepares financial statements, summaries, analyses, and financial management reports. • Coordinates the financial planning and budget process; analyzes and corrects estimates; provides forecasting updates. • Implements and enforces financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Evaluates financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities; makes recommendations for improvements. • Advises the CFO, CEO and COO on a timely basis regarding the Nation’s current and anticipated future financial status; assists in the preparation of short and long-term financial plans. • Contributes to the development and implementation of the Nation's strategic plan; provides financial expertise and insight to support strategic goals and objectives.

• Provision of strategic direction and support to the leadership team within the financial planning branch in the delivery of financial services to Municipal departments. • Responsible for facilitating the preparation and compilation of the proposed annual Municipal Operating and Capital budget for presentation to Council. • Monitoring of both revenue and expenditures against the budget to ensure compliance; preparation of monthly and quarterly financial performance reporting for presentation to senior leadership and Council. • Oversight of the annual audit of the Municipal consolidated financial statements; preparation and publication of all external reporting including the Municipal budget document, annual report, and fiscal management strategy. • Ensure all regulatory reporting requirements are met. • Ensure compliance with municipal policies and Council directives. • Analysis of financial implications and provision of recommendations regarding proposed Municipal initiatives. • Provision of expertise in the development of fiscal management policies. • Participation in cross-departmental project teams to further Municipal objectives.

• Provided strategic direction and support to accounting services supervisors in the delivery of utility billing, accounts payable, taxation, inventory management, and insurance services. • Oversaw utility rate update in financial information system. • Participated in working groups and prepared briefing notes for senior leadership and Council. • Monitored accounts receivable and accounts payable key performance indicators.

• Provided strategic direction and support to a team of unionized employees. • Prepared financial reports for municipal committees and for presentation to Council.

• Analysis, interpretation, and preparation of internal reporting on financial performance, workforce utilization, job costing, and other ad hoc reporting using advanced functions within Excel. • Creation of process documentation and identification of non-compliance with policies and procedures. • Preparation of research and analysis of key customers and competitors. • Development and supervision of procurement and service billing teams; maintenance of adequate workload distribution and consistent customer service delivery.

• Provision of strategic direction and oversight to both the Financial Accounting and Financial Systems Support groups. • Provision of reports and briefing notes to senior management on the financial implications of potential decisions or initiatives. • Ensure government compliance with policies, legal requirements, and other directives. • Representative of the Office of the Comptroller on several inter-jurisdictional and inter- departmental committees and working groups. • Responsible for the development and implementation of Province-wide initiatives, policy directives, and financial information system changes. • Responsible to ensure the integrity of the Province’s internal controls and financial reporting system.

• Coordination of the quarterly and annual compilation and publication of the consolidated financial statements of the Province of New Brunswick. • Liaise with government departments and the Office of the Auditor General throughout the audit of the Province’s financial statements. • Provision of ongoing support to government in the areas of accounting standard compliance, government policy interpretation, and the Oracle financials system. • Preparation of responses on behalf of the Province to proposed accounting standard changes by the Public Sector Accounting Standards Board. • Supervision and coordination of team efforts to meet departmental objectives and key deliverables.

• Management of audit engagements of crown corporations and participation in the audit of the Province of New Brunswick. • Evaluation and provision of recommendations for strengthening the internal controls of the Province’s financial systems. • Maintenance of relationships with various stakeholders within the departments. • Mentoring of staff including the provision of coaching and performance feedback.

• Completion of internal audits of corporate and agency stores, head office departments, and contract compliance in accordance with the annual audit plan. • Documentation, evaluation, and testing of business processes and internal controls for adequacy and effectiveness. • Evaluation of corporate operations, programs, and policies, and provision of recommendations for improvements. • Participation on committees to develop and implement internal programs and projects.

• Management of client engagements in the provision of assurance, taxation, and business advisory services. • Preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial statements and other reports. • Evaluation of internal controls and provision of recommendations for strengthening the internal control environment. • Supervision of junior staff.

Participated in Faculty of Business Administration Co-operative Education program.

Certificate program focused on concepts, structures, and processes that define local government administration.

Successfully completed examinations and experience requirement for CIA designation