Title: Finance Officer
Job Order #: 131
Wage: Dependant on qualifications and experience
Hours: Full Time
Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to those applicants having achieved, or working towards a professional designation such as CGA, CMA, Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and / or senior standing in a recognized accounting program.
- Preference will also be given to those applicants with the following:
- 5 years experience in an accounting and office environment with two of those years in a municipal accounting capacity
- Experience in a senior supervisory capacity
- Competency with Microsoft programs and customized municipal accounting software, preferably Vadim Software
- Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills and a consultative management style
Duties:
- Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations of the Town of Watson Lake in accordance with the Municipal Act and all related Town Bylaws
- As an integral member of the senior management team, the Finance Officer is responsible for the management of all general accounting, operating & capital budgeting processes, as well as the assessment and taxation functions for the municipality. This includes assisting Administration in preparing and directing a budget in excess of $5.0 million in 6 municipal departments (Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Recycling, Protective Services, Finance / Administration & Community Services, Northern Lights Centre) and producing monthly / annual financial statements for the Mayor & Council.
- This is a permanent full time position with a benefits package in an unionized environment.
Closing Date: Open until filled
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Contact Info
wloutreach@northwestel.net
1-867-536-7322
1-867-536-7323
P.O.Box 440
714 Adela Trail
Watson Lake, Yukon