Director of Finance/ Treasurer - Jobs in Alexandria

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance/ Treasurer is responsible for all matters related to the financial management of the Township. The Director of Finance/Treasurer provides reliable, relevant and timely financial information to Council, administration and other managers, to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Township.Key duties and responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day operation of the department by providing strong leadership in the areas of municipal finance including general accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, financial reporting, municipal property taxation and capital asset management.
• Provides leadership to the annual budget process, including a recommended strategy to the CAO. Presents and defends the budget before Council, making effective use of the knowledge of department heads in their respective budgets.
• Serves as a key member of the Township’s Senior Management Team, establishing goals and objectives, developing programs and implementing policies.
• Provides strategic financial leadership and recommendations to Council on program financial performance, operating and capital planning and business analysis.
• Provides advice to Council, CAO and Department Heads on a variety of financial, contractual and related issues.
• Develops and maintains best practice accounting systems, procedures and policies.

The preferred candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or university degree in Commerce, Finance, Public Administration or Business or a related discipline as well as a professional accounting designation, or a willingness to pursue, combined with several years of financial experience in a municipal setting.
• Thorough knowledge of financial, purchasing, accounting and auditing principles and practices, applicable legislation/regulatory standards, asset management, investment and debt management, provincial grant processes, property taxation, budget formulation, and local government functions and responsibilities.
• Proven ability to define and solve complex financial and business problems requiring quantitative, qualitative and process analysis.
• Well-developed leadership skills, with the ability to gain the support of Department Heads and Council.

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