Buchhaltung/Head Of Finance

p>THE PLACE - A SMALL CITY WITH BIG IDEAS
Welcome to Salmon Arm, a vibrant city where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts adventurers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. br/>
Ranked #1 place to live in British Columbia and #6 in Canada (2019, Maclean’s Magazine), Salmon Arm, on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people, is half way between Calgary and Vancouver on the shores of Shuswap Lake and offers authentic community, vibrant lifestyle and a thriving economy.

THE POSITION - A PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A DYNAMIC TEAM
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior finance position appointed as the Financial Officer for the municipality and is responsible for those responsibilities assigned under the Community Charter. You will provide financial advice and assistance to senior management in the development of the financial plans, produce finished documents and participate in their presentation to Committees and Council. The CFO is responsible for organizing and directing all the financial services and purchasing functions.

As CFO, you will also provide positive and creative leadership to the team comprised of the Manager of Financial Services, Supervisor of Financial Planning and Procurement, Procurement and Contract Specialist, Accountant and Accounting Clerks. With your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you have the proven ability to maintain a department with the knowledge, skills, flexibility and commitment to deliver top quality service to the community. The CFO attends all Council Meetings and provides investment and financial policy advice to the Chief Administrative Officer and to Council.Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance.Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior finance role and seven (7) or more years’ experience in a municipal environment.

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