Director, Corporate Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Corporate Services will be responsible for the financial affairs, the municipal assessment and taxation process and the legal and banking operations of Greenview.  The Director of Corporate Services oversees the departments of Accounting and Reporting, Budget and Financial Planning, Information Systems, Legislative and Administrative Services, Human Resources and Asset Management. The Director of Corporate Services will also provide critical and strategic advice to the CAO, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Council.

MAJOR

• Oversee a staffing complement of approximately 30 employees in Accounting and Reporting, Budget and Financial Planning, Information Systems, Legislative and Administrative Services, Human Resources and Asset Management.
• Manage a team of 7 direct reports: the Manager, Accounting and Reporting, Manager, Information Systems, Manager, Budget and Financial Planning, Manager, Legislative and Administrative Services , Manager, Human Resources, Asset Management Officer and the Executive Assistant, Corporate Services.
• Review monthly and quarterly (accrual-based) financial reports for submission to the CAO, SLT and Council.
• Review monthly budget to actual reports, including variance analysis for submission to the CAO, SLT and Council.
• Review annual financial statements for audit by Greenview’s external auditors and oversee the audit process.
• Review monthly and annual cashflow forecasts.
• Review for submission to the CAO, SLT and Council the annual and three-year budget (operating and capital) for discussion and approval.
• Liaise with Directors of all internal departments to ensure they are being provided with timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial information and analysis.
• Attend all regular SLT meetings and report on updates and priorities within the Corporate Services department.
• Attend all Council meetings and report on financial updates.
• Ensure financial controls are developed, implemented, and maintained for the integrity of records for all finance and accounting functions, and the assessment and taxation process, including system enhancements and supporting internal controls.
• Ensure effective policies and procedures relating to the finance, accounting, information systems, asset management, legislative services, and human resources are developed, monitored and compliant.
• Oversee financial management of bank accounts, including loans and investments.
• Oversee the fixed assets inventory and the asset management program.
• Oversee the functions of Human Resources including review of payroll.
• Oversee the functions of Information Services.

MINOR

• 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 their role in a timely and exemplary fashion.
• Practice leadership in a pro-active and strategic manner to support Greenview, the CAO, SLT 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.