Municipal Chief Financial Officer

Lead municipal financial strategy and governance as Chief Financial Officer with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray, Alberta.Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this executive leads Financial Services, Procurement, and Assessment and Taxation. The mandate includes long-term planning, budgeting, reporting, governance, and strategic financial advice. Success requires financial expertise, business acumen, decisive judgment, and exceptional communication within a complex public-sector organization.Key Responsibilities:
Lead financial strategy, long-term planning, budgeting, reporting, and governanceAdvise the CAO, Council, and senior leadershipOversee Financial Services, Procurement, and Assessment and TaxationChampion sustainability, improvement, and informed decision-makingPresent complex financial information clearly to stakeholdersRequirements:
Minimum 15 years of progressive financial or corporate services leadershipAt least five years at senior management levelCPA designation and relevant accounting, finance, or business degreeKnowledge of public-sector accounting and municipal administrationExceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skillsBring strategic planning, financial governance, and collaborative executive leadership to the Municipality’s accountable, data-driven organization.
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