Deputy Treasurer

**Position Summary**

We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Treasury team as Deputy Treasurer on a temporary 1-year contract to cover a maternity leave. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a growing municipality, including leading a key software implementation project.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- **Financial Operations and Reporting**_
- Perform and oversee monthly bank reconciliations and maintain the general ledger with accuracy.
- Prepare and distribute financial statements, reports, and analyses for management and committees.
- Administer HST filings, including reconciliations and monthly remittances.
- Reconcile payments to external entities, such as Boards of Education and the County of Lanark.
- Assist with taxation duties, including tax rate calculations, supplementary transactions, and write-offs.
- Support year-end financial processes, including audits and account reconciliations.
- Monitor budgets and provide financial data for long-term planning and forecasting.
- Oversee accounts receivable, including cost-sharing agreements and interdepartmental allocations.
- **Supervisory Responsibilities**_
- Supervise and provide leadership to the Treasury team, including four staff members.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to internal controls.
- Provide mentorship, training, and performance feedback to team members.
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges within the team.
- **System Improvements and Strategic Initiatives**_
- Lead the implementation of new integrated financial software for tax, water billing, HR, payroll, AP, AR, and related modules, collaborating with IT and vendors to ensure successful rollout and training.
- Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes and systems to improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT to upgrade or implement software supporting Treasury operations.
- Lead initiatives to align Treasury operations with municipal digital transformation goals.
- Research and implement improvements to grant funding opportunities and workflows.
- **Budget and Policy Development**_
- Assist in preparing and monitoring the annual operating and capital budgets, including variance analysis.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures in compliance with municipal standards.
- Provide analysis and recommendations on debt management, reserves, and investment strategies.
- Assist the Treasurer with the preparation of reports and presentations for Council and Committees.
- Represent the Treasury department in internal and external meetings as required.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of municipal finance trends, standards, and legislation.
- **Public/Interdepartmental Engagement**_
- Serve as a resource for departments and external stakeholders regarding financial matters.
- Respond to public inquiries related to taxation and billing in a professional manner.
- Represent the Treasury department in meetings with Council, committees, and external agencies.
- Train staff in financial systems and processes as needed.
- **Other Duties**_
- Serve as Acting Treasurer during the Treasurer’s absence, assuming full responsibility for departmental operations.
- Assist with special projects, audits, and ad hoc financial analyses as required.
- Provide back-up support to other Treasury functions, including reception, tax, and water/sewer billing inquiries when necessary.

The above describes the primary duties; however, municipal work is varied, and the employee may be required to perform additional tasks as directed by the Treasurer.

**Position Requirements**
- **Educational Requirements**_
- Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or actively working towards completion would be considered an asset.
- **Experience**_
- Proven experience in accounting, with a focus on financial operations, year-end processes, and budgeting (required).
- Experience in municipal finance or accounting would be an asset.
- Supervisory experience in a professional environment would be an asset.
- Experience with financial software implementation or system upgrades would be an asset.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics would be considered an asset.
- **Skills and Competencies**_
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial data.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Experience leading software implementation projects (e.g., for financial systems