The City is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and strategically minded professional to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer – a collaborative, results-oriented and forward-looking executive who has the confidence and expertise to work with the CAO and senior management team to implement Council’s vision and plans for the community. The CFO will provide financial advice to Council through the CAO on major decisions, integrating current business modeling, risk identification and innovative approaches to long term planning and sustainable and effective service delivery. This individual will build relationships with internal and external partners and service providers to achieve Council’s goals and objectives.  In refining financial information systems to strategically enable sound business decisions, the CFO will be ready to face an engaged citizenry who expect transparency and reporting on performance based benchmarks and evidence of financial sustainability. This position will fulfil the statutory duties of Financial Officer in accordance with the BC Community Charter.

The successful candidate will have:

A recognized finance designation (CPA)
A degree in Business or Finance is preferable
At least ten years of progressive experience
Excellent financial analysis, strategic planning, fiscal and project management skills
An ability to lead and collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams to meet business challenges and create opportunities
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Well developed organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of Canadian PSAB, and the BC Community Charter pertaining to financial administration, accounting, reporting and budgeting.

Located on the Upper Sunshine Coast (www.powellriver.info), a 20 minute flight from Vancouver, the City of Powell River is a vibrant progressive community of approximately 13,000 with access to Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Sechelt. Powell River enjoys an extensive variety of year round recreational activities and festivals, excellent schools, a multi-purpose recreational complex, golf course, a general hospital, and an active arts community. It offers a beautiful natural environment and highly affordable housing. We are also a community in transition, building a rewarding and diverse future for our citizens.

In addition to a superb location, this exempt position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are confident you can meet a new strategic imperative for local government finance, either due to your private sector experience, or from your track record of forward-thinking public sector finance initiatives, we encourage you to apply.