The MD of Lesser Slave River is seeking a permanent full-time Director of Finance. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance is accountable for the financial management of the Municipal District. As a controller and treasurer, this position plans, coordinates, supervises and executes the activities of the organization's accounting, finance, budget, and risk management functions. This leadership role requires an active, knowledgeable, engaged, and hands-on Chartered Professional Accountant who can mentor and lead the MD finance team, develop positive relationships with other MD leadership, various user groups, and execute functional tasks as required.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the staff of the Finance Department by ensuring that financial deliverables are accurately completed on schedule.
- Key advisor to the Chief Administrative Officer or as a prepared team member on projects, initiatives, and cross departmental activities.
- Serve as the key financial liaison with internal and external stakeholders including the MD Council.
- Responsible for the internal and external reporting requirements and updates.
- Coordinates, monitors and executes functional accounting and processes.
- Responsible for the risk management programs including initiatives, reporting, mitigation and processes and procedures.
- Ensures the orderly scheduling and compilation of the annual and multi-year MD operating and capital budgets and the preparation of the mill rate bylaw for the Chief Administrative Officer.