Finance Manager

Finance Manager
District of Tumbler Ridge

About Tumbler Ridge
Tumbler Ridge is a forward-thinking community of 2,700 residents, known for its exceptional quality of life in Northern BC. We are an active town of adventurers, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and resource professionals, offering affordable housing and true work-life balance. With year-round recreation for all ages and over fifty hiking trails—plus countless ATV, snowmobile, and mountain bike routes—outdoor enthusiasts can explore caves, waterfalls, geological formations, dinosaur trackways, and breathtaking mountain views.

About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Finance Manager is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support for the daily operations of the Finance Department. This position plays a key role in financial management, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, and accounting standards. The Finance Manager provides guidance and support to staff and departments while promoting effective financial practices, continuous improvement, accountability, and responsible stewardship of municipal resources.

What you bring
Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive financial experience, preferably within a public sector or local government environment.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a unionized environment.
• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, fund accounting, internal controls, and best practices.
• Knowledge of municipal finance, financial planning, analysis, and business planning.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations, bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and supervise staff.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, projects, deadlines, and confidential information.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s Licence. 

Preferred:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or currently working toward designation.
• Experience with municipal finance software including MAIS and Questica.
• Experience preparing reports, business cases, policies, procedures, and financial presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with employees, leadership, Council, external partners, and agencies.
• Ability to identify improvements, implement solutions, and support organizational change

Working with the District of Tumbler Ridge
Council is committed to excellence in government that reflects our citizen’s interests, values, and goals. We will strive to deliver quality services proactively and responsively while ensuring our objectives are communicated by our citizens. We will strive to strengthen and diversify our economy by balancing public safety, industrial development, environmental responsibility, and sustainability.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation between $120,000 – $140,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, and participation in a municipal pension plan
• Professional development opportunities to support continued growth and advancement
• A supportive, collaborative team environment within a progressive northern municipality
• Work–life balance, with access to extensive year-round recreation right at your doorstep

Applications will be accepted until  July 6, 2026
Please submit your resume referencing competition #2026-05 to:     
Human Resources Department
District of Tumbler Ridge
305 Iles Way
P.O. Box 100
Tumbler Ridge, BC V0C 2W0

Email: View email address on civicjobs.ca

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted