EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A strong leader with a minimum of five years of experience in financial and accounting functions in local government, preferably in a supervisory capacity, including unionized staff;
- Professional Accounting Designation (CPA preferred);
- Experience in public sector accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis;
- Solid knowledge and understanding of financial and accounting requirements, including Public Sector Accounting Board;
- Proven organizational, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and productive relationships with management, employees, other local governments, the public, and other stakeholders;
- Strong consultative, facilitation, consensus-building, conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation skills;
- Advanced skills and knowledge of applicable financial and accounting software;
- Experience with Vadim or iCity is an asset;
- Experience with CaseWare is an asset;
- Municipal experience would be an asset;
- Experience in responsibility for the quality and content of financial data, reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination;
- Ability to translate financial concepts to departmental Managers/Directors and to effectively collaborate with colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds;
- Technology savvy with experience using Microsoft products; knowledge of accounting and reporting software;
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders;
- Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple technically complex and challenging projects;
- Experience in Risk Management and/or Procurement would be an asset;
- Candidates with equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Compensation & Benefits:
The City of Brooks offers a competitive salary and benefits package for this position. The regular working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The successful applicant will also receive a free family membership to the JBS Canada Centre during the term of employment.
A clean criminal records check and driver abstract will be required before an offer of employment is presented to the successful applicant.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.