Deputy Director of Finance

District of Invermere Deputy Director of Finance

Permanent Full-Time Position

Invermere is a rapidly growing community of approximately 3,800 permanent residents nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in the Columbia Valley. The District of Invermere is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to become our Deputy Director of Finance. If you enjoy the outdoors and wish to live in a community that offers year-round activities and an incredible quality of life, Invermere, is your ideal place to live, work and play.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Deputy Director of Finance is responsible for and supervising the completion of month-end and year-end accounting procedures including journal entries, reconciliations and adjustments; prepares year-end working papers, schedules, reports and statistics for financial statements, annual reports, and provincial reporting; assist the Director of Finance and the District's management team with the financial administration of a variety of statutory programs and financial processes; and manages line staff functions within the Finance Department.

The preferred candidate for this position will possess the following or equivalent:

A University DegreeEnrolment in the CPA Professional Education ProgramChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or significant advancement in the CPA Professional Education Program with completion and designation anticipated.A minimum of three years of accounting work experience.Municipal work experience will be considered an asset.
The selected candidate will be expected to possess:Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), and municipal/fund/public accounting.Proficient with financial accounting software.Intermediate level knowledge of Excel.Ability to analyze financial information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to plan, prioritize, and communicate effectively.Ability to deal tactfully with the public, in person and on the telephone, in a courteous manner.Ability to communicate effectively with the public, elected officials, other staff
including management both verbally and in writing, including reports.Exceptional attention to details.Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team-oriented environment.Excellent organizational, time management, and priority assessment skills including ability to perform effectively while under pressure.Proven capability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and discretion.Ability to defuse sensitive situations in a tactful and professional manner.Sensitivity to the political and organizational environment.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. The pay range for this position will be between $46.70 and $54.94 per hour plus benefits. This is an exempt position, and the Deputy Director of Finance is expected to work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, some evening work may be required.

A job description for this position is available on the District of Invermere website.

Persons interested in applying for this position are invited to submit their resumes by 2:00 pm, Monday, April 22, 2024 to:

District of Invermere
Attn: Kindry Luyendyk, Corporate Officer
Box 339, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0
Email:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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