This is a senior level administrative position. The Director of Finance is directly responsible to the City Manager and confers with him/her on a close and regular basis in undertaking the financial management of the City.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs the statutory duties of the Treasurer.
Responsible for collection of all revenue and the safekeeping of all monies belonging to the municipality.
Ensures that financial transactions are carried out legally and in accordance with existing legislation and recognized accounting practices and principles.
Responsible for the proper execution of financial policies and procedures and in so doing works with all department heads to ensure that these policies and procedures are carried out.
Exercises general control over expenditures of all divisions of City operations within approved appropriation.
Responsible for cash forecasting and for long-range financial planning.
Responsible for all City investments.
Responsible for the daily accounting procedures
Provides quarterly statements of revenues and expenditures
Responsible for year-end accounting procedures and for preparation for the annual audit.
Prepares financial statements.
Responsible for compiling annual budgets and conferring with the City Manager with final budget preparation.
Responsible for direct action related to property tax enforcement.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the City Manager.

Qualifications:
CPA Designation
Undergraduate University Degree in Commerce
A minimum of five years’ experience in finance in a leadership capacity
Senior experience working within a municipal government or public sector setting an asset
Familiar with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards
Aptitude to communicate effectively with people and ability to establish and maintain good relations with staff, elected officials and the general public is essential.

Commencement: As soon as possible

Detailed resume or completed City employment application form, including references, to be submitted to: Department of Human Resources, City Hall, no later than June 2nd, 2017. Fax: (306)445-0411, Email: hr@cityofnb.ca

The City wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.