Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Services:

• Oversee financial services and functions, including accounting controls, taxation and assessment, utilities, accounts receivable/payable and coverage for payroll when needed.
• Leads financial reporting, variance analysis, and audit preparation.
• Develops and implements effective internal controls and ensures compliance with legislation and accounting standards.
• Recommends and implements policies, plans, and programs for finance and accounting functions.
• Guides and assists with the preparation of internal financial reports, including variance reporting and analysis.
• Provides direction and assistance with external reporting for grants, provincial or federal reporting, etc.
• Assists in the development of operating and capital budgets and forecasts, including long-term financial planning and strategies.
• Assists in the preparation and audit of the MD’s financial statements.
• Resolves accounting discrepancies.
• Stays current with best practices, relevant legislation (e.g., Municipal Government Act), and Public Sector Accounting Board standards.
• Proficiency with ERP, such as Townsuite (preferred, but not mandatory) and Questica software systems.
• Research best practices, technologies, and equipment to enhance departmental operations.
• Ensure restricted information is safeguarded, and confidentiality is maintained.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Corporate Services.

Council & Public Service:

• Supports the Director of Corporate Services in the presentation of budget and other financial information to Council.
• Prepares financial reports and analysis for Council, other departments, or other interest holders.
• Ensures timely and accurate submission of reports and documentation.
• Develops, recommends, and monitors the implementation of bylaws, policies, business objectives, best practices, operating procedures, technical specifications and standards, and technologies.
• Applies for and administers available grant funding.
• Acts as administrative liaison to various boards, committees and government agencies.
• Responds to and resolves public complaints and enquiries.
• Promotes a positive customer service culture, ensuring that all public-facing services are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to residents’ needs.
• Cultivate strong community relationships while upholding professionalism and public confidence.

Leadership & Human Resources

• Oversee the recruitment, training, supervision, performance evaluation and discipline of permanent and temporary staff, and contracted employees with the consultation of the People & Culture Manager.
• Fulfills the responsibilities and accountabilities assigned under the Municipal Health and Safety Program.
• Completes staff performance and evaluation reviews for direct reports in accordance with municipal policy, culture, and standards as well as applicable legislation.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to Direct Reports to assist them in achieving their professional development goals and improved performance.
• Provide supervisory directions to direct reports through coordination of duties, assignment of tasks, and review of workloads with assistance
• Engage Finance staff in the development of work plans, goals, and optimizing process evaluations to improve service delivery to the public.
• Performs the duties assigned in the Municipal Emergency Plan.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive service delivery, streamline operations, and support shared organizational goals.
• Model positive and respectful communication with inter-departments, intra-departmental and employees in the company demonstrating a positive workplace culture.
• Acts as backup for the Director of Corporate Services.