Director of Finance/Treasurer Job Brantford Ontario Canada,Finance & Banking

Position: Director of Finance/City Treasurer

Position Summary

Situated on the picturesque Grand River, the City of Brantford is a rapidly growing community of over 100,000 residents, located in the heart of Southern Ontario with direct access to Hwy. 403 and is in close proximity to the GTHA, Waterloo and Niagara regions. As a single-tier municipality, Brantford is responsible for the full spectrum of municipal service areas. We invite you to join our #Team Brantford corporate culture with many progressive initiatives, including our hybrid work environment.

The City is committed to the professional development of our staff and invite you to come, grow with us!

Reporting to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Director of Finance/City Treasurer will provide day to day supervision and general management of the four divisions of the Finance Department including Accounting & Payroll, Corporate Budgets and Analysis, Capital Budgets and Analysis, and Taxation & Utility Customer Service. As a Chartered Professional Accountant with over seven (7) years of municipal finance experience, this position will provide strategic financial leadership, ensure sound fiscal management, and support Council and senior leadership through transparent, accurate, and timely financial reporting.

This position is required to write and deliver regular reports and presentations to the Senior Leadership Team, various Committees and City Council. Key responsibilities include timely delivery of the Corporate budget to the Estimates Committee and the Mayor in accordance with the City s Multi-Year Budget policy, oversight of the development charge background study and reporting, financial controls, accounting and reporting, cash and debt management, investment oversight, and ensuring compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

Qualifications

Graduation from a university program with a Bachelor's degree, plus a recognized professional accounting designation

Must be a Chartered Professional Accountant with seven (7) years experience in a municipal financial environment

Experience in municipal budgeting, including long term reserve and debt forecasting & management and Development Charges by-law administration

Direct the corporate year-end process, including preparation of financial information returns and audited financial statements, and planning of annual audits with external auditors and staff

Overall understanding of Public Sector Accounting Board Standards, and all applicable legislation related to payroll, purchasing, municipal investments, budgeting, taxation and development charges

Corporate-wide financial systems knowledge; working knowledge of computer software, programs, and applications including corporate wide financial systems.

High quality written and oral communication skills, as well as superior management and interpersonal skills necessary to direct, develop, motivate, and support staff

Develop and report on appropriate performance measures for the department, and proactively seek out opportunities for continuous improvement

Must possess strong leadership skills

Must have change management experience

Experience in internal management and financial reporting is required

Possess a high degree of integrity due to confidentiality of information

Ability to perform the duties of the City Treasurer in their absence

Must have experience supervising numerous employees, plus the ability and skill to perform the duties as outlined herein within a reasonable time

IMS 200 Certification or equivalent (ICS 200) is considered an asset. Subject to course availability, certification must be achieved within the first year of employment.

Valid Ontario driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

As a condition of employment, proof of current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications will be required.

What We Offer

The City of Brantford is an equal opportunity employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. At the City of Brantford, people are our priority. #Team Brantford employees are our most valuable resource and we believe it's important to offer a competitive total rewards package.

Paid training and professional development, the flexibility to work from home in some positions and wellness and work life balance are just some of the great things the City of Brantford has to offer. When you work with us, you'll know you're doing important work that matters and helps build a better Brantford. Come grow with us.

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