Director of Finance
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance is responsible for the overall direction and control of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, financial forecasting, investing, revenue collections, property taxation, payroll, and expenditure control functions of the Town.
Essential Qualifications Include:
• Professional accounting designation and member, in good standing, of CPA Canada.
• At least 5 years experience within financial administration.
• At least 5 years experience in a leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of the Community Charter and Local Government Act.
Why work for the Town of Smithers?
You are passionate about shaping the community you call home. Smithers is small but mighty and we strive to make our community a great place to live, work, and play.
The Town offers an excellent, fully employer-paid benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan contributions, Medical Travel Plan, and 5 weeks (25 days) of paid vacation for the first year worked.
About Smithers
Surrounded by mountain ranges and beautiful lakes and rivers, Smithers is a northern gem. The town has a population of around 5,400 and is a service hub for the surrounding region comprised of approximately 15,000 people. Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; including a ski hill within half an hour of town, world-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding, along with a lively music scene, boutique shopping, an art gallery and museum, an aquatic centre, and numerous family-friendly activities. Smithers is a true northern gem.
View the full job description here: www.smithers.ca/career-opportunities/repsoted-24-11-director-finance
If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity with the Town of Smithers, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume with three professional references, along with a cover letter, indicating how you meet the qualifications and why you are a good fit for the position, referencing Competition #24-11, no later than 9:00 am, Monday, October 1, 2024, to:
Human Resources – careers@smithers.ca
Competition #24-11
Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street,
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
