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Posted: November 27, 2024

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Located in Manitoba’s Interlake Region, the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews runs along the Red River as it flows northward to Lake Winnipeg.  The RM is convenient for its location to urban centers and a short drive to lake front resort communities.  The Municipal Office is an easy 30-minute drive from Winnipeg and 10 minutes north of Selkirk, MB.  St. Andrews is an agricultural community with residential areas, seasonal cottages around the creeks and waterways, neighbourhood businesses, and an Industrial area surrounding the St. Andrews Airport.  

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, and as part of the Management Team, this position will be responsible for the financial leadership, accounting and reporting functions of the municipality. The CFO must understand municipal financial processes and is responsible for coordination of the budget process, long-term financial planning, monthly financial statements and legislated reporting requirements. The position manages and oversees staff related to payroll, taxation, A/P, A/R, cash receipts and financial operational functions, as it relates to the municipality.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business Administration/Management or equivalent. Ideally supported by an accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant-CPA) or equivalent.
  • Certification in Manitoba Municipal Administration (CMMA) or other provincial equivalent would be considered an asset.
  • Extensive technical knowledge in the areas of accounting and financial software programs
  • Knowledge in municipal tax requirements and processes an asset
  • Excellent management, planning, coaching, supervisory, organizational and analytical skills
  • Ten or more years related work experience representing continuous learning and career progression, including a minimum of six years oversight over multiple disciplines
  • Experience in a senior financial leadership role in a public sector or quasi-public sector environment is an asset.
  • Proven knowledge of Municipal Act, regulations, relevant statutes, local improvement levies, and PSAB compliance requirements.
  • Experience working with elected officials or a sophisticated board of directors.
  • Strong customer relations skills and this position deals with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and residents.

The full job description can be found here: Chief Financial Officer Job Description

An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) office-based management position, plus overtime as required.  The position salary is $86,844 – $105,413 per annum and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  The RM offers a comprehensive benefits package and pension plan after a 6-month probation period.  

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter to:

Attention: Brent Olynyk, Chief Administrative Officer

R.M of St. Andrews

Email: cao@rmofstandrews.com

Mail/Drop-off:

R.M. of St. Andrews

Box 130, 500 Railway Avenue

Clandeboye, MB R0C 0P0

The position will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.