Director of Finance & Administration / Chief Financial Officer

Job title: Director of Finance & Administration / Chief Financial Officer

Company: Civic Info

Job description: District of Lake Country

Lake Country is the Province’s fastest growing municipality and is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley, less than a half hour drive from Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. With its strategic vicinity to the Kelowna International Airport (10 minutes’ drive) and the University of BC Okanagan campus (12 minutes’ drive), residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’

Permanent Full-time Vacancy
Director of Finance & Administration / Chief Financial Officer

The District of Lake Country is seeking a strategic and progressive individual for the position of Director of Finance & Administration / Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As a member of the Senior Leadership team, and as the CFO, this position plays a critical role ensuring the development and implementation of departmental functional strategies. In addition to Financial responsibilities, the CFO will also oversee human resources, safety, communications and information management (IT).

The CFO is responsible for the statutory duties of the Financial Officer under the Community Charter. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the CFO is responsible for overall financial administration and will provide leadership in areas of budget, financial planning, financial reporting, financial policies, debt and investment management. As the CFO you must ensure the District is fiscally responsible and seen as a good steward of public funds.

A successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership abilities and value collaboration. You will have demonstrated the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. You can thrive in a fast-paced environment and are flexible and willing to change priorities to meet changing deadlines. You are comfortable dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders both internal and external as well as Boards and or Councils. You have experience managing diverse teams in a unionized environment and well respected for your professionalism, commitment, and passion.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accounting designation (CPA) and have a degree in a related discipline. A minimum of seven years senior level related experience in public sector finance is required, with preference given to relevant experience in municipal or regional district setting. The ideal candidate will have at least five years supervisory or leadership experience. This is a high profile position requiring excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

This exempt position offers an attractive compensation and benefit package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For more information about Lake Country please visit the District’s website at .

Applications will be received
Until 4:00 pm on February 7, 2021

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AT

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Posted: January 20, 2021, 3:44 pm

Expires: February 7, 2021, 4:00 pm

Employment Type: Full Time
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Other trades certificate or diploma
Job Experience: 5 years or more

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Location: Lake Country, BC

Job date: Fri, 22 Jan 2021 01:53:01 GMT