General Manager of Finance - CFO
Job No:
RDKB202401
Location:
Trail
Bring together your fiscal and administrative expertise with this challenging and rewarding leadership role!
With the retirement of the incumbent, the RDKB is looking for its next General Manager – Finance. Also known as the Chief Financial Officer, this senior manager directs the Regional District’s financial, accounting, and administrative operations and services. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced manager who wishes to bring their technical skills to a progressive, innovative, and forward-thinking organization; or for an experienced General Manager looking for a great team and a wonderful place to live and work.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the senior management team of 3 General Managers and the CAO. Overseeing the Finance Department, which includes the Manager and Assistant Manager of Finance, as well as 5 staff, you’ll be directly involved in many varied, challenging and rewarding strategic priorities, corporate initiatives, and special projects. You’ll also provide professional leadership, mentoring and support to an experienced team of dedicated departmental staff.
The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan, wellness allowance, extended health benefits and disability insurance as well as generous vacation and sick leave benefits. We value work/life balance, working 7 – 7.5 hours per day (summer/winter hours).
We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where we enjoy working collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable service to our constituents. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more. If you’re looking for a great team, a meaningful job and a beautiful place to live, please submit your application.
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must possess:
- A degree or certificate in business or public administration, combined with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA)
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, ideally at a senior management level and/or in a BC local government setting
- Well-developed computer, information technology, research, and analytical skills
- A sound knowledge of asset management
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License
- Satisfactory criminal record check
For more information about this opportunity, please review the job description. To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the application process, below. This opportunity will remain open until it is filled.
Position Information
Status: Full Time, Management
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-37.5 hours per week (winter/summer schedule)
Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 (2022 rates), dependent on the candidate’s experience and credentials.
To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.