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Director of Finance

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is actively recruiting for an experienced Director of Finance. To compliment our team, the ideal candidate will have a strong foundation of local government experience and at least five years of progressive financial and supervisory experience, supported by a related degree and CPA designation.
The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is Canada's southerly traveled corridor of the Rocky Mountains and is historically known for its scenic land of forests and peaks. Nestled in the southwest corner of Alberta, the Crowsnest Pass offers all the amenities you need to live, work and play including: friendly people, good facilities, great restaurants, amazing outdoor recreation and services.
Director of Finance
REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
The Director of Finance leads the Municipality in achieving its strategic goals and objectives through guiding municipal staff and Council in the effective management of municipal funds. The incumbent is a senior leader in the organization responsible for the professional leadership of key functions including all finance functions, asset management and information technology services.
Assist and strategically support the Chief Administrative Officer and Administrative Team in all matters relating to the operations of the Municipality in accordance with legislation and established policies and practices.

• Establish the department business plan and facilitating departmental goals and actions that compliment and support the Municipal Mission and Vision.
• Provides oversight of the Finance Department including hiring, promoting, succession planning, goal setting, information sharing, training and performance evaluation in consultation with the Manger of Finance.
• Approve and directly supervises the work and activities undertaken by consulting and contract service providers for the Finance Department.

# Finance:

• Develop and implement appropriate financial systems, policies, practices and controls to ensure the prudent management and timely reporting of all municipal funding and disbursements.
• Direct and support the development and implementation of the 3-year budget process and assist departments with the development of capital and operating plans relative to 3-year budgeting.
• Oversee management of treasury functions relating to cash flows, investments, debt, and reserves in accordance with established policies and practices.
• Facilitate the year-end financial audit process including actuarial reporting.
• Responsible for the procurement of banking, auditing, assessment and actuarial services.
• Responsible for the integrated services of warehouse operations and inventory management.

Information Technology and Communications Systems:

• Develop strategic goals and actions to allow the Municipality to operate and communicate internally and externally efficiently and effectively through its technical and communication systems.
• Coordinate with all departments to facilitate technology as a means to fully integrate all Municipal operations and communications.
• Responsible for the procurement of service delivery for information technology and communication systems.
• Asset Management and Tangible Capital Asset
• Leads asset management in collaboration and consultation with Operations, Engineering and Transportation.
• Builds and streamlines asset management system to ensure the municipality can guide council decision making and support access to provincial infrastructure dollars.

Strong working knowledge of financial reporting, controls and experience in an accounting environment at a professional level.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to interact with public, staff, and external agencies.
Competent working knowledge and proficiency of compatible computer systems/software such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics/Diamond software systems.
Knowledge of financial systems including property tax and assessment, utility structures, cash flow, debt, investment, risk management and insurance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment.
Municipal experience including competent working knowledge of bylaws, regulations and legislation.
Management experience in a unionized environment would be an asset
Post-secondary degree in Finance or Business Administration.

• Professional accounting designation (CPA).
• A minimum of five years of progressive finance experience in a management capacity.
• Strong foundation and proven experience in Municipal government.
• In depth knowledge and application of financial practices, standards and guidelines including the Municipal Government Act.

A proven record of being able to motivate, plan, direct and evaluate people and activities of a broad based municipal organization. Leads with a strong sense of service delivery while integrating financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting.
Demonstrates a strong ability to work effectively within a public sector environment and is politically astute.
Flexible and Adaptive: The ability to demonstrate flexibility and openness to changes in work, personal or team responsibilities or portfolios.
Strong Service Delivery: Ability to prioritize and provide excellent service delivery to internal customers such as the Director, CAO and Department Heads by handing concerns, and assisting with budgeting and financial reporting that meets their needs within legislative requirements.
Contract Management: A confident systems management approach to alternative program and service delivery styles including contract negotiation, management and quality service evaluation.
Organizational Skills: Able to simplify often complex administrative and service matters, an ability to separate important issues and prioritize work initiatives.
The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass offers an engaging work environment, competitive salary, great team and a full benefit package including participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) defined benefit pension plan.
The salary range for the Director of Finance role is 135-155K annually.