Executive Director, Finance

3 weeks ago

Rocky View County AB, Canada Rocky View County Full time

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an incredible opportunity for an Executive Director, Financial & Business Services to drive financial excellence and operational innovation in a dynamic, forward-thinking municipality. If you're a strategic leader with a passion for fiscal stewardship, stakeholder collaboration, and transformative leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Executive Director, Financial & Business Services will provide strategic leadership and oversight across four departments: Assessment Services, Asset Management, Customer Care & Support and Financial Services. This is a municipality that is poised for economic growth.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking a strategic thinker with expertise in fiscal strategy and policy development, skilled in aligning financial sequencing with debt ratios and reserves. Experience working for a County and collaborating with elected officials and Council is preferred.

The ideal Executive Director, Financial & Business Services is an inclusive and forward-thinking leader who brings fresh perspectives, champions diversity, and drives innovative financial solutions to support the County and its residents.

THE ORGANIZATION

Spanning nearly one million acres of spectacular and diverse landscapes, Rocky View County is home to unrivaled opportunity. The County surrounds the City of Calgary on the east, west, and north sides and shares borders with 14 other municipalities and Indigenous lands, enjoying a unique intersection of rural and urban experiences that give rise to compelling residential opportunities and commercial activity. Strong rural roots and agricultural foundations continue to shape Rocky View County's unique identity and play an important role in the advantages the County has to offer. Rocky View County has also become a thriving hub for business and industry, with significant retail, tourism, energy, transportation and logistics, and warehousing developments that diversify our economy and support thoughtful growth.

Vision

Rocky View County's rural and urban communities uniquely contribute to a diverse municipality that leads with integrity and thoughtfully manages growth.

Mission

To preserve Rocky View County's diverse landscape, lifestyle, and economic opportunities by serving our residents and businesses so they can flourish and thrive.

Values

Their core values guide their behaviors and decision-making. Their values are:

Integrity - foster a culture of honesty, openness, trust, and respect in all interactions.

Leadership - cultivate proactive leadership in an environment of constant change by anticipating and delivering on the needs of our diverse communities.

Accountability - have the courage to take personal responsibility to do the right thing both through our actions and decision-making, and we hold each other accountable to do the same.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

As Executive Director, Financial & Business Services, you'll leverage your senior leadership experience and municipal expertise to:

  • Drive Strategic Vision and Leadership: Lead the Financial Services Division to achieve Rocky View County's long-term goals, fostering an innovative and responsive approach to public service.
  • Collaborate and Engage Stakeholders: Build and sustain strong inter-municipal and community relationships, acting as a liaison and advocate for the County's strategic vision and goals.
  • Promote Operational Excellence: Oversee all financial and administrative functions within the division, promoting efficiency and high service quality to enhance community trust and satisfaction.
  • Ensure Fiscal Responsibility and Sustainability: Manage all financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with both short and long-term objectives to support the County's fiscal health and growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred) and 10+ years of senior leadership experience, ideally in municipal or government administration.
  • Background in Finance (preferred), with certifications in Local Government Management or Administration.
  • Proven expertise in budget management, financial planning, and policy development.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
  • A proactive leader capable of prioritizing and managing multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

SANDY JACOBSON | T: 780.944.1327| E: sandy.jacobson@richardsonsearch.ca |

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