Manager of Financial Services

1 week ago

Powell River BC, Canada City of Powell River Full time $116,300 - $133,500 per year


OPEN DATE: Thursday, September 25, 2025
CLOSING DATE:   Open until filled
DEPARTMENT:     Finance

REPORTS TO:       Senior Manager of Financial Services 

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City of Powell River

Come live, work and play in paradise Located along the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Powell River is a contemporary hub that balances abundant, natural beauty and a surplus of adventures with growing industry sectors in technology, retail, and tourism. Located just a 90-minute ferry away from Vancouver Island, within the traditional territory of the Tla'amin First Nation, Powell River offers a mix of urban and rural living in a temperate climate. It's known for an unparalleled outdoor lifestyle, a vibrant arts community, and four seasons of recreational adventures to explore.

Manager of Financial Services (Full-Time Permanent)

(Salary Range $116,300 - $133,500 per annum)

The City of Powell River is seeking a highly skilled, dedicated professional to join our team as the Manager of Financial Services. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Services, the incumbent manages the Financial Services team to ensure high quality accounting standards and practices for the City. Key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the City's annual budget, overseeing financial and operational reporting, liaising with external auditors, and implementing best practices and systems to support the effective delivery of City services.

Ideally, you have a degree in finance, commerce, business administration or a related discipline and hold a Chartered Professional Accountant designation. Along with five years of progressive accounting and finance experience, you have considerable knowledge of general public sector accounting, finance and budgeting practices, particularly as they relate to a local government, and two years of supervisory experience.

This is a full-time permanent position with an annual salary range of $116,300 - $133,500.  We offer a competitive benefit package that is wholly paid for by the employer and a superior pension plan. The successful applicant must be willing to relocate to Powell River; relocation assistance is available.

Manager of Financial Services Job Description

This position will remain open until filled.

 
How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

  1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
  2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
  3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
  4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.


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