Lac Ste. Anne County offers a range of Municipal Services and is a growing mix of residential, agricultural, industrial and recreational opportunities.  The County has a population of 10,220 with approximately 5,200 residences in an area of over 3,000 sq/km, situated 45 minutes northwest of Edmonton.

Reporting to the CAO, the GM of Corporate Services serves as a member of the County’s senior management team.  This position is responsible for managing, directing, coordinating and supervising the overall operation of the finance, communications, human resources and information technologies departments.  These services include financial services, property assessment, economic development, communications, reception, IT, payroll and human resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

Oversee all of the County’s financial operations including credit control, budget preparation, and financial statements,
Preparation and coordination of annual operating and capital budgets,
Performance of audit reviews on all reconciliations submitted by the Finance Manager,
Responsible for financial maintenance and support of financial systems, policies, practices and internal controls,
Tracking and maintaining tangible capital assets as per the Public Sector Accounting Board,
Supervision of the management personnel of all corporate services departments,
Ensure all aspects of risk management, insurance, administration office security, financial asset security, cellular communications and workers compensation reporting are addressed within the Corporate Services departments.

Training and experience:

Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, municipal administration or a related field, combined with a professional accounting designation,
Three to five years relevant and related work experience in municipal finance, preferably in a senior management role,
Considerable knowledge of provincial and municipal legislation, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Public sector Accounting Guidelines,
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate finance and accounting programs and strategies, and
Effective management, team building, leadership and supervisory strengths.

Able to work flexible hours as occasional overtime and attendance at meetings and other functions is required.

A competitive salary and comprehensive municipal benefits package is available; salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Deadline for applications is June 18th, 2015 at 4:30 pm.  A complete cover letter and resume can be sent to: