Director of Corporate Services/treasurer

**The Town of Hanover is recruiting a strategic, service-driven leader to join our senior management team in the position of Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer.**

**Job Overview**
Reporting to the CAO, the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the municipality’s financial services, legislative services, and information technology functions and administration. The role executes all statutory duties of Treasurer and ensures effective administration, compliance, and strategic alignment with municipal goals.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Performs the statutory duties of the Treasurer for the Municipality in accordance with the Municipal Act.
- Controls and maintains the Municipal Accounting Fund system including all accounting and payroll functions, asset management programs, reserves and reserve funds, investments and debts for the town and other town affiliated organizations, as required. Ensures a prompt system of collecting all monies due to the Municipality including tax collection and tax sale procedures, water and sewer fees, user fees, grants and donations.
- Leads the department using well-developed technical, management and interpersonal skills, and implements operational direction by establishing short-term and long-term objectives and operational policies and practices that support strategic directions, priorities, and compliant department initiatives.
- Supports the legislative services functions of the municipality in accordance with the Municipal Act and any other applicable legislation.
- Monitors the administration of all payroll functions and payroll deductions of income tax, pension plan, CPP, EI, EHT and union dues.
- Responsible for the overall information technology (IT) operation, management and supervision of municipal network and computer systems.
- Responsible for the development, maintenance and research into policies and procedures for the security and operations of the municipal network, phone and computer systems.
- Liaises effectively with government ministries, agencies, consultants, and contractors, members of the public, other municipal departments, and municipal staff to administer department activities.
- Promotes a high standard of customer service and a collaborative approach with the public, external stakeholders, as well as to all internal customers. Responds to both internal and external inquiries and investigates complaints to ensure documented follow-up and compliance with legislation and corporate policies.
- Researches, prepares and presents comprehensive reports, analyses, and recommendations to Council, staff, and various committees to support informed decision-making and ensure transparency in municipal operations.
- Participates as a member of the management team.
- Responsible for overseeing the municipal insurance portfolio including policy renewals, claims and risk management.
- Administers the town’s fleet management leasing program and assists all departments with their respective requirements.
- Fosters positive workplace culture and promotes a high level of collaboration and engagement between an inter-disciplinary team to ensure the effective delivery of the full range of departmental services.
- Provides overall leadership and supervision to department staff, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, professional development, and carrying out corrective measures and payroll functions.
- Champions the corporate mission and values departmentally and corporately.
- Prepares, recommends and implements financial policies adopted by Council and develops and manages systems and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with such policies and to exercise control over municipal assets.
- Responsible for the overall operation, management and supervision of the computerized accounting system which includes but is not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxes and water/sewer billing, general ledger, budgeting and asset management systems.
- Responsible for development and implementation of a tangible capital asset recording and reporting system in compliance with PSAB requirements. Responsible for the management, development and maintenance of the municipality’s Asset Management Plan.
- Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

**Education/Training/Certifications/Licences**:

- Post-secondary education focused on finance, accounting, and public administration with a CMA, CGA, or CA designation and/or equivalent
- AMCTO Training and Certification in Administration and Finance is an asset

**Experience**:

- More than five (5) years of experience in a municipal finance environment
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive management experience

**Knowledge, Skills and Competencies**:

- Knowledge of all applicable federal, provincial, and local legislation governing activities of the department
- Political acuity with effective ability to bui