Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance is responsible for the overall direction and control of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, financial forecasting, investing, revenue collections, property taxation, payroll, and expenditure control functions of the Town. This position offers a competitive salary range of $134,749.75 to $145,049.75 (commensurate with experience).
Essential Qualifications Include:
• Professional accounting designation and member, in good standing, of CPA Canada.
• At least 5 years experience within financial administration.
• At least 5 years experience in a leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of the Community Charter and Local Government Act.
Key Duties:
- Oversee centralized accounting services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility process, payroll and billing.
- Oversee the annual property taxation process.
- Be responsible for financial services including financial analysis, financial bylaw preparation, cost recovery calculations, effective management of tangible capital asset accounting and reporting, long term financial planning, reserves and debt management, financial policy, grant reporting, and other financial management, information and advice.
- Coordinate, prepare, review and recommend Town annual capital and operation budgets; monitor and administer approved budgets and report on same.
- Review and monitor departmental budgets and provide advice, assistance and guidance to departments on improving financial accountability, financial impact, options for business solutions and business plans.
- Prepare all annual financial statements and report on municipal financial affair for other levels of government, administrative officials, Council and the general public.
- Develop and administer financial policies, procedures and programs that contribute to good financial management of the Town.
- Ensure compliance with all Federal and Provincial financial requirements including requirements of the Public Sector Accounting Board.
- Identify risk and ensure risk management and liability exposures are addressed and monitored.
- Identify and obtain proper insurance coverage for the Town liabilities, property and vehicles.
- Oversee the development and implementation of financial systems and control which respond to the services needed by Council, public and Town departments.
- Provide leadership to the Finance Department team through delegation coaching, professional development, guidance, empowerment and motivation while managing and maintaining performance at a high level.
- Manage and direct activities of the Finance Department and make effective us of staff and resources to meet established departmental work objective including: development of staff, supervision and appraisal, and approval of training programs.
- Proactively initiate the formulation and recommendation of short and long term fiscal strategies including the preparation of a five year financial plan for the Town and define financial goals and objectives in keeping with such plans.
- Coordinate the annual audit with external auditors.
- Liaise with service providers such as banks and investment providers to ensure financial dealings are appropriate.
- Review and prepare Town Fees and Charges Bylaws when applicable.
- Perform other related duties, as requested by the Chief Administrative Officer.
Why work for the Town of Smithers?
You are passionate about shaping the community you call home. Smithers is small but mighty and we strive to make our community a great place to live, work, and play.
The Town offers an excellent, fully employer-paid benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan contributions, Medical Travel Plan, and 5 weeks (25 days) of paid vacation for the first year worked.
About Smithers
Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people. Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities. Smithers is a true northern gem.
$134,749.75 - $145,049.75 (commensurate with experience)
Human Resources - careers@smithers.ca
Competition #24-11
Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street,
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity with the Town of Smithers, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume with three professional references, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications and why you are a good fit for the position, referencing Competition #24-11, no later than 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
