Director of Finance, Full Time, Permanent

The Town of Kentville, Nova Scotia is looking for the next great leader of their Finance Team.

The Director of Finance is an exciting, full-time role for a local government finance professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others across multiple departments. The Director of Finance will work closely with other members of the finance team to ensure accurate, reliable, regular reporting of financial information for the Town of Kentville.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance provides leadership to, and oversees the daily operations of the Finance Department – a team of 5 with over 70 years combined experience. The Director also provides leadership and support to other operational groups (Information Technology, Recreation, Engineering and Public Works, Planning and Development, Administration, Kentville Police Service, Volunteer Fire Department, and Water Commission) as it pertains to budgets, maintenance and implementation of internal controls, cash management and administrative policies, and procedures related to finance.

The Director manages all financial reporting activities for the Town including oversight of the investment portfolio, and the operating and capital budget process. This position is also responsible for the Health and Safety of all Finance department staff and the promotion of a healthy and supportive working environment.

Kentville has a defined contribution pension plan and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental and vision coverage. Staff are encouraged to seek training and support for professional development and can participate in remote work supported by technology assets.

About you:

· Have or are working towards a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation

· 5 years of experience working in municipal finance or a related finance role

· Proven leadership or managerial skills and experience working in a supervisory role

· Effective team builder with strong interpersonal and conflict management skills

· Proven track record providing sound financial guidance and stewardship

· Excellent communicator, regularly presenting to Town Council in a public setting

· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a technology supported environment

· Familiar with Microsoft Dynamics and the F9 financial reporting software (preferred)

· Knowledge of unionized groups (preferred)

· Actively contribute to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture

Who we are:

Kentville is where you go for fantastic festivals, regional sports events, mountain biking, nature-based experiences, delicious food, and welcoming community spaces. When you walk through town you will come to know your neighbours but also business owners and town staff. You will be drawn to our beautiful Miners Marsh Park, our award-winning library, and dozens of unique shops and restaurants. This town really is a Breath of Fresh Air.

Kentville strives to deliver high quality services, programs and support to residents and property owners. Recreation, support for business, and responsible sustainable financial management are top priorities at the Town of Kentville to make this community one of the best in the province and in Canada. We aim to deliver on our brand promise to be “A Breath of Fresh Air” for all our municipal services, and also in the working environment of town hall.

If you are looking for a collaborative team setting, working closely with others to achieve collective goals and objectives while having a little fun, this is the place for you! Town staff are key to the success of our organization and share a commitment to provide our residents and taxpayers with respectful and responsive service. Whether we are replacing a bridge on a trail, liaising with a developer for a housing project, hosting a national mountain bike competition or sending out property tax bills, our staff have a standard of care that promotes respect, inclusion, diversity, and accessibility.

We are looking for candidates with strong leadership skills and the ability to foster and support a positive work environment for the finance department and to the greater Town of Kentville team. If you are a big picture thinker who values the collective achievement of a greater team, then we want to see your application.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Town of Kentville welcomes applications from Aboriginal People, persons of African decent and other racially visible people, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on either your application form, covering letter or resume. Contingent on meeting the minimum education or equivalent experience*, your application will be a high priority during the screening process. *The Town of Kentville understands that work experience and education can both be significant and meaningful forms of career advancement.

We thank you for your application and please note that only candidates selected to move forward through the interview process will be contacted. This competition will remain open until the position is filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $106,000.00-$129,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kentville, NS

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