At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and manage corporate services for a reputable municipal government.
- Company: Join a respected municipal government organization with a focus on community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic leadership team driving modernization and transformation.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on public financial management and community development.
- Qualifications: Chartered Professional Accountant with extensive leadership experience in public sector finance.
The predicted salary is between 157500 - 192500 $ per year.
A reputable municipal government organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Commissioner for Corporate Services. The successful candidate will serve as the most senior financial executive, providing strategic leadership in a range of corporate stewardship functions, including financial management, treasury, development financing, procurement, information technology, and risk management.
The CFO & Commissioner will ensure that all these functions operate as an integrated system, supporting the company's financial sustainability, service delivery, and strategic priorities. This role requires a highly accomplished financial executive and Chartered Professional Accountant with significant senior leadership experience, particularly in a large, complex public-sector or similarly regulated environment. Deep expertise in long-term financial strategy, multi-year budgeting, financial reporting, and the stewardship of public assets is essential.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic and trusted advisor, adept at providing clear and objective advice on complex financial, operational, and policy matters. They should be politically astute, collaborative, and highly relationship-oriented, with a proven track record of guiding modernization, transformation, and continuous improvement across multiple corporate functions. Strong strategic, analytical, and financial judgment is necessary, as is the ability to inspire high-performing teams to deliver integrated, resilient, and responsive corporate services.
The CFO & Commissioner will be a key member of the company's Corporate Leadership Team, working closely with the CAO, Regional Council, and senior leadership to ensure the company's financial and operational success.
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