POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Director of Finance holds a key leadership position as part of the Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Finance shall manage all of the financial affairs of the City of Melville ensuring compliance to all legislative and regulatory requirements in a prudent, economical and fiscally responsible manner so as to ensure the financial stability of the City. The Director shall oversee all accounting functions including but not limited to; financial statements, budget preparation, liability statements, payroll processing, utility billing, business licenses, etc. The Director shall provide sound financial advice and support to Council, the City Manager and the Management Team, ensuring compliance to all policies, bylaws and procedures of Council.

KNOWLEDGE:

• An in-depth knowledge of financial management in local government.
• Outstanding knowledge of accepted Canadian Accounting principles, The Cities Act and all applicable legislation.
• Strong investment practices, financial planning and forecasting as well as proficient in conducting internal audits and ensuring proper controls.
• A demonstrated knowledge of working with boards and/or committees.
• Municipal financial software applications and databases.
• Knowledge of grants and other funding sources.
• A comprehensive knowledge of computer operations as they relate to financial and administrative operations within a municipality.

SKILLS:

• The ability to establish, analyze, and audit financial records is essential.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports for presentation to Council and the Management Team.
• Demonstrated skill in leadership.
• Effective time management skills in order to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal relations and the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to ensure consistent application of policies/procedures and bylaws.
• Ability to deliver quality customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other senior staff and elected officials.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; specifically Microsoft Excel.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recommend financial policies to Council.
• Implement financial policies approved by Council.
• Provide financial reporting and forecasting.
• Develop internal controls and short and long range financial budgets.
• Work in coordination with the Assistant Finance and Planning Manager to oversee all financial operations.
• Attend and participate in Council meetings, Council committee meetings and other meetings as determined by the City Manager.
• Act as a consultant to Council and its committees.