At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Financial Services team and ensure top-notch accounting practices for the City.
- Company: Join the City of Powell River, a vibrant community with a strong sense of belonging.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, fully paid benefits, and a superior pension plan.
- Other info: Relocation assistance available; embrace a lifestyle rich in outdoor adventure and community spirit.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a beautiful coastal city while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Degree in finance or related field, CPA designation, and 5 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 118626 - 131580 $ per year.
The City of Powell River is seeking a highly skilled, dedicated professional to join our team as the Manager of Financial Services. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Services, the incumbent manages the Financial Services team to ensure high quality accounting standards and practices for the City.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the preparation of the City’s annual budget
- Overseeing financial and operational reporting
- Liaising with external auditors
- Implementing best practices and systems to support the effective delivery of City services
Ideally, you have a degree in finance, commerce, business administration or a related discipline and hold a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Along with five years of progressive accounting and finance experience, you have considerable knowledge of general public sector accounting, finance and budgeting practices, particularly as they relate to a local government, and two years of supervisory experience.
We offer a competitive benefit package that is wholly paid for by the employer and a superior pension plan. The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available.
This position will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview. The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.
Manager of Financial Services in Powell River employer: City of Powell River
The City of Powell River is an exceptional employer that offers a unique blend of professional growth and a high quality of life in a stunning coastal setting. With a commitment to community connection, employees benefit from a competitive compensation package, including fully paid benefits and a superior pension plan, while enjoying the vibrant arts and culture scene and abundant outdoor activities that Powell River has to offer. This role not only provides meaningful work in financial services but also the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values both career advancement and personal well-being.
