Qualifications A Post-Secondary relevant to Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline. Additionally, the successful candidate will possess:
- Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role within a public sector environment
- Demonstrated success in financial planning, implementation, change management, strategic and business planning processes and budget management
- Strong leadership, management and coaching skills
- High level of strategic, critical and logical thinking, analysis and reasoning
- High degree of discipline, with the ability to deliver on a variety of commitments and deadlines
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and people management skills, with the ability to empower and motivate team members
- Well-developed political acumen with experience working through the CAO to support Council and local volunteer groups in a positive and mutually respectful environment,
- Certified Local Government Manager (CLGM) designation and/or significant senior leadership experience with municipalities is an asset
- Certificate in Local Authority Administration (NACLAA) is an asset
- Strong skills with the Microsoft Office and Serenic, (previously Bellamy) Accounting Software is an asset. Preference will be given to candidates also with experience with Questica Budgeting software.
- Takes initiative while duly assessing risk factors.
- Membership or eligibility for membership, in various disciplines such as the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA), Society of Local Government Managers, Government Finance Officers’ Association, International City/ County Management Association (ICMA), etc.
- Must be willing to provide a current Criminal Records Check
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