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Chief Financial Officer

$173.42k - $190.57k per year

District of Squamish


The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Chief Financial Officer


Permanent Full-Time

The District of Squamish is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the CFO fulfills the statutory responsibilities of financial administration under the Community Charter and Local Government Act and leads the effective delivery of services within the Financial Services department.

This executive leadership role is responsible for ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organization while supporting Council, the CAO, and senior leadership with trusted advice, innovative solutions, and forward-thinking financial strategies.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and progressive leader capable of navigating the complexities of a growing community and the evolving demands facing local government.

As a member of the District's Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer will demonstrate the following key competencies:
  • Strategic Thinking – Establishes long-term vision and aligns financial planning with organizational goals.
  • Collaborating – Builds strong teams and fosters organizational commitment.
  • Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making – Navigates complex financial and operational challenges with sound judgment.
  • Holding People Accountable – Makes difficult decisions while maintaining fairness and integrity.
  • Managing Change – Guides the organization through evolving priorities and transformational initiatives.
  • Managing Risk – Champions a proactive approach to risk management and organizational resilience.
  • Resource Management – Maximizes organizational resources to achieve strategic objectives.


What we’re looking for: 

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) in good standing.
  • Extensive senior-level leadership experience in financial management, preferably within a municipal or public sector environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of local government legislation, financial reporting requirements, budgeting processes, and corporate finance principles.
  • Demonstrated success providing strategic advice to senior executives, elected officials, or governing bodies.
  • Strong leadership, relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to lead change initiatives, manage risk, and drive organizational performance.


Who we are: The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat. 

We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate.

Our Vision: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.
Our Mission: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.
Our Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress

Think you would be the perfect fit? Then apply to join our team at the District of Squamish! On top of the annual salary of $173,416.70 - $190,567.80, the District of Squamish also offers a comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension plan, as well as a compressed work week which allows for an earned day off every second week.

We can’t wait to hear from you!A complete job advertisement can be viewed at:

If you have questions that aren’t answered there, please reach out to our friendly HR team at the contact email below.

Click here to apply . If you encounter any issues with the form, please submit your resume and qualifications by email to View email address on civicjobs.ca (Quoting Competition #) To: #26-107 or submit your paper application to:

Human Resources
District of Squamish
37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3

Application deadline: October 29, 2026
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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