Permanent Full Time
Posting No. 56-15
 
August 25, 2015  

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is a one-of-a-kind community and was recognized this year as the number one mountain and ski resort destination in North America. It has a thriving four-season festivals and events calendar, and is rapidly becoming a centre for cultural tourism. Whistler was the Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Financially sound and responsive to an engaged mayor and council, this is a high performance municipal organization serving a community that hosts more than two million visitors each year. As an economic generator of over one billion dollars annually, Whistler is key to British Columbia’s tourism economy.

The Finance department of the Corporate and Community Services division has an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for Manager, Financial Services.  Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position offers 72 hours bi-weekly starting as soon as possible.

The Manager, Financial Services’ role is to lead and manage the Financial Services team in day to day financial activities, financial system management and customer service delivery. Responsibilities include; coordination of the year end audit and financial statement preparation, routine monthly financial reporting, development of annual tax bylaws and tax collection, oversight of AR and AP functions and, assisting senior management with financial policies, analysis and financial performance management. This role is also a bank signing officer for the municipality.

Qualified candidates will possess:

Professional accounting designation CPA (CGA, CA or CMA) and 5+ years’ experience in a similar leadership role. Experience in a local government environment considered an asset;
An understanding of statutorily required financial reporting and taxation by local government bodies;
Ability to lead and develop the Financial Services team in daily tasks, performance management and annual work planning;
Sound knowledge and demonstrated ability to implement and maintain financial accounting, reporting and control systems;
Excellent working of knowledge of accounting systems in a multiuser, networked environment;
Ability to lead by example, demonstrating leadership, client service attitudes, integrity, creativity and enthusiasm in achieving results directly and through staff work teams;
Experience  managing departmental financial performance;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in the area of supporting accounting and finance related processes and policies for various audiences;
The ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels; and
The ability to compile and analyze financial information to identify issues, trends and communicate results to various audiences.

As a requirement of the position, the successful applicant must hold a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and must provide a satisfactory drivers abstract and police information check prior to beginning employment.  Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by email to hr@whistler.ca or complete our online application form available at www.whistler.ca/careers Quote posting No. 56-15 | Deadline for applications is Monday, September 7, 2015 We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. The Resort Municipality of Whistler is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity.
Location:	Whistler, BC
Profession(s):	Financial Administration
Date Posted:	Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 4:07:06 PM (PST)
Posting Expires:	Monday, September 7, 2015 at 4:30:00 PM (PST)