MINJobs posting: Director Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Aug 14, 2025
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Director Financial Services & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Organization:
Town of Tecumseh
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
March 15, 2019
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Type:
Full time
Category:
Financial administration
Description
Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director Financial Services & CFO is responsible for planning and management of the day-to-day operations of the Financial Services Department in accordance with all Municipal policies, procedures & by-laws.  In addition to daily supervision of operations, the Director will provide sound and timely advice to Council, the CAO and Department Heads regarding all financial matters, ensuring fiscal accountability and sustainability.  Additionally, ensure all legislative requirements are met and exemplify leadership in support of the organization.  The Director will be a strategic thinker with a view to long-term planning who will develop and manage the accounting and financial policies and practices to meet the changing needs of the growing municipality.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized University Degree in Business Administration such as Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field and a recognized professional accounting designation; along with progressive related experience with municipal exposure of at least eight (8) years.   Candidates who possess Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) designation would be an asset.  The preferred candidate will have the highest level of ethics and provide proactive, creative analysis and solutions in accomplishing the strategic priorities and financial direction set by Council.  Candidates must have senior management experience with responsibilities for leadership and direction of financial services operations, strategic business planning, financial budget and business planning, innovation, fiscal accountability/sustainability within a public sector environment.

 

Knowledge and demonstrated ability in budget, financial and project management, partnerships, and community consultation.  In addition, knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations, investment and debt management, provincial/federal funding programs, property taxation, and auditing principles and practices.  Previous experience with Vadim iCity Enterprise financial software, RAC Software Inc., FMW Web and Public Sector Digest CityWide software are considered an asset.

Salary & Benefits

The Town offers an annual salary range of $118,566 to $138,706.

Contact
Email: mdoetzel@tecumseh.ca
Town of Tecumseh
917 Lesperance Road
Tecumseh Ontario
Canada N8N 1W9
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