Director of Finance

Job title: Director of Finance

Job description: Director of Finance

Job Posting No. 2021.17

The spirit of the Northern Rockies is independent and action-oriented, with a tangible sense of a region ‘in charge of its future’. Fort Nelson is a young and family-oriented town, where the attitude of community remains strong. Everyone is welcome, everyone’s contribution matters, and the level of participation in the day-to-day life of the community is high.

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is looking to attract a progressive and accomplished finance professional to join our team as Director of Finance. Responsible for overseeing the operating functions of the Finance Department we are seeking candidates who can demonstrate effective financial and organizational leadership to ensure financial sustainability for the Municipality. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance is a key player in the senior management team, advising on financial decision-making across all areas of the Municipality’s operations.

The successful candidate will exercise considerable independent judgment with political sensitivity; possess excellent knowledge of financial and auditing principles and practices, internal control systems and procedures, and municipal finance skills. The ability to lead in a manner that balances the needs of the organization, the community and its residents is essential. You strive for excellence and have a thorough knowledge of the dynamics required for a professional and political environment. You should possess post-secondary education in public sector/local government/business administration or related discipline and/or Professional Accounting Designation (CGA, CA, CMA) with a minimum of five-year experience at a senior management leadership level.

Our preferred candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated report writing and public speaking abilities. The ability to serve the community and the elected officials with political sensitivity and tact is essential. The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you feel the Northern Rockies is where your future lives, then we would like to hear from you. A more detailed job description is available online at . We thank all applicants for their interest, and we will notify all candidates of receipt of applications. Applicant review will begin June 21, 2021 and the posting will remain open until filled.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and a minimum of three references to:
Erin La Vale, CPHR
Deputy CAO/Director of Human Resources
NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
Bag Service 399 | Fort Nelson, BC | V0C 1R0
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Located in North Eastern BC and extending from the Yukon border to Prophet River BC, our one-of-akind local government and BC’s first Regional Municipality provides unparalleled opportunities for outdoor and wilderness recreational activities. To learn more about what the Northern Rockies has to offer, please visit our website at www.NorthernRockies.ca.

This is a place for you to call home.
Come north…and build a future.

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Posted: May 28, 2021, 12:52 pm

Expires: June 21, 2021, 4:30 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 5 years or more

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Job date: Sun, 30 May 2021 00:28:55 GMT