ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) leads, coordinates and provides oversight for the management and administration of all departments to ensure Greenview is accomplishing Council’s priorities and the public’s goals.
The Municipal District of Greenview (Greenview) has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) commencing as soon as possible. Reporting to the CAO, the CFO will be responsible for the financial affairs, information technology services, the municipal assessment and taxation process and the legal and banking operations of Greenview. The CFO will also provide critical and strategic advice to the CAO, the senior leadership team and Council.
MAJOR
- Oversee a staffing complement of approximately 36 employees in the areas of finance, information technology, the municipal assessment and taxation process, and legal and banking services.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly (accrual-based) financial reports for submission to the CAO, senior leadership team and Council.
- Prepare monthly budget to actual reports, including variance analysis for submission to the CAO, senior leadership team and Council.
- Prepare annual financial statements for audit by Greenview’s external auditors and supervise the audit process.
- Prepare monthly and annual cashflow forecasts.
- Coordinate, prepare and submit to the CAO, senior leadership team and Council the annual and three-year budget (operating and capital) for discussion and approval.
- Liaise with general managers of all internal departments and provide them with timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial information and analysis.
- Attend all regular senior leadership meetings and report on financial updates, variance analysis, and trending.
- Attend all Council meetings and report on financial updates.
- Develop, implement and maintain financial controls to ensure the integrity of records for all finance and accounting functions, including recommendations for system enhancements and supporting internal controls.
- Develop, monitor and ensure compliance with effective policies and procedures relating to the finance, accounting and information technology functions of Greenview.
- Financial management of bank accounts, including loans and investments.
- Oversee the fixed assets inventory.
- Oversee the payroll function including review of payroll.
- With the HR Manager, administer the provisions of the staff agreement and other salary schedules relating to the various employee groups working for Greenview.
- With the HR Manager, assist in the negotiations of the staff agreement.
- Oversee the annual assessment and taxation process.
- Oversee utility billing process.
OTHER
- Establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with the CAO, senior leadership team and Council based on mutual respect.
- Effectively manage emergencies and support crisis management efforts in a team-oriented, collaborative and cohesive fashion.
- Effectively supervise and mentor employees and create a positive and collaborative working environment and ensure a spirit of continuous improvement.
- Provide information which the CAO requires to perform his/her role in a timely and exemplary fashion.
- Practice leadership in a pro-active and strategic manner to support Greenview, the CAO, senior leadership team and Council in the achievement of its goals and objectives.
- Exhibit a high level of personal, professional and organizational integrity.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CAO.