Chief Financial Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY

**Chief Financial Officer**
**Full-Time Exempt Position**

Located in the beautiful upper Fraser Valley, the Resort Municipality of Harrison Hot Springs is a friendly community with beautiful beaches, a vibrant cultural scene, and a balanced urban-rural lifestyle. Nestled against the picturesque Coast Mountains and beautiful Harrison Lake, Harrison is only 90 minutes away from Vancouver, an hour from the Abbotsford Airport and within an easy drive of local ski hills. Harrison is a small community with a population varying from 1500 year-round residents to summer populations numbering in the thousands. The Village Office is a busy place with a small staff that administrates an annual operational budget of approximately $5,000,000 in addition of major capital projects, which often have short time lines and complex financing from several sources. Harrison is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile individual to join our management team as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The CFO reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for fulfilling the duties of the Financial Officer as designated in Section 149 of the BC Community Charter. The CFO is assisted by a Finance Clerk and, working closely with other departments, is responsible for financial planning, budget management, revenue collections, purchasing systems, and providing accurate and timely financial information to the management team and to Council. This work includes the development of capital and operational plans, the Five-Year Financial Plan, the annual Tax Rates Bylaw, yearly Financial Statements and the annual Statement of Financial Information in accordance with Provincial and Federal legislation, including Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards. The Finance Department also administers payroll and benefits and duties related to Human Resources in addition to overseeing the I.T. operations in the Village.
- Substantial (5+ years) experience in financial management with considerable related experience at a management level in a local government setting
- University degree in Business with a specialization in Finance; MBA or CPA is a strong asset
- Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) & PSAB Standards
- In depth knowledge of local government legislation and other legislation governing financial activities
- Understanding of financial controls, risk management, and insurance issues
- Familiarity with payroll and benefits administration in a union environment
- Considerable knowledge of purchasing law, practices and procedures
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, presentation, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively plan and manage a multi-function department
- Ability to effectively lead, coach, and motivate staff in a team environment
- Criminal Records Check may be required

Village of Harrison Hot Springs
PO Box 160, 495 Hot Springs Road
Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $115,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-19