Municipal Chief Financial Officer

Lead municipal finance for the City of Moose Jaw as Chief Financial Officer, overseeing budgets, accounting, treasury, and strategic financial advice.Reporting to the City Manager, the Director leads the Finance Department and advises Council on financial matters. This senior role manages risk, forecasting, reporting, taxation, assessment, purchasing, payroll, and long-term financing. Responsibilities align with professional CPA standards, generally accepted accounting practices, the Cities Act, and City bylaws.Key Responsibilities:
Lead Finance Department operations, staff, policies, and strategic initiativesOversee operating, capital, equipment, and multi-million-dollar budgetsManage accounting, payroll, treasury, taxation, assessment, and purchasingPrepare financial reports and recommendations for CouncilDevelop financing, debt management, reserves, and risk strategiesRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting, business, or administrationChartered Professional Accountant designationEight-plus years in municipal government or public sector desirableExperience leading multifunctional finance teams and process changesProficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and enterprise resource planning systemsApply municipal finance leadership, CPA expertise, budgeting, and strategic analysis to support Moose Jaw’s financial sustainability.
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