Finance Manager

Position Details:

Employer: Town of Rocky Mountain House

Location: Rocky Mountain House, AB

Industry: Municipal Government

Position Outline:

Rocky Mountain House is where adventure begins.  We are a vibrant community with an active arts and culture scene, great schools, plentiful shopping options, sporting facilities, plus many other services and amenities. 

Located on Treaty 6 territory, the Town is a traditional meeting ground and home to many Indigenous peoples, including the Blackfoot, Cree, Saulteaux, Stoney, and Metis.  The Town is home to 6,800 residents, and is surrounded by Clearwater County.

To learn more about our community, please visit:

Town of Rocky Mountain House Website: https://www.rockymtnhouse.com/

Community Profile: https://rockymtnhouse.com/Home/DownloadDocument?docId=80cdbe0d-5d5b-43d7-8793-483ffb2ab8ec

Visitors Guide: https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=fba1d4db-8f8e-46d6-ba36-70c82b1d38b1

Department:                 Corporate Services

Reports To:                    Director of Corporate Services

Direct Reports:          Reception/AR Coordinator (1), Utility Coordinator/IT Support (1), Accounts Payable (1), Taxation & Cemeteries (1), General Ledger/Insurance/GST/Records Management (1), and the                                          Assessment Contract (external) 

Budget:         Operating – $28M

                        Capital – $5.8M

                        Total – Approximately $34M

                        For a link to the complete budget package, please visit https://www.rockymtnhouse.com/p/budget

The Finance Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely management of financial records, preparation of financial reporting, assisting with the year-end audit, budgeting, as well as supervision of all five direct reports within the finance department. 

Core Duties:

• Responsible for the day-to-day functions of the Town's financial system.
• Assist with the annual budget by collecting and compiling the information from all municipal departments.
• Assist with audit preparations (i.e., prepare and maintain the general ledger, any relevant year-end financials, etc.), and work closely with the auditor.
• Prepare financial reports and grants as required, and assist in presenting to the Council.
• Maintain accurate financial records for all projects, assets, and grants, and assists with the reporting of these.
• Oversee the preparation of the tax roll, assessment roll, and tax recovery, and take responsibility for calculating the mill rate.
• Prepare reports and requests for proposals as required.
• Serve as the Acting Director of Corporate Services in her/his absence for all department related matters.
• In consultation with the Director of Corporate Services, invest surplus funds and maintain projected cash flow.
• Liaise with external sources including, but not limited to, financial institutions, neighboring municipalities, insurance providers, etc.
• Serve as the point-of-contact for the Clean Energy Improvement Program financial related queries.
• Navigate, operate, and train staff on applicable municipal accounting software.  Assist with, and lead any necessary future software conversions.
• Recruit, manage, train, and motivate direct reports in accordance with the Town policies, employment laws, and ensure relevant Human Resource procedures are followed (appraisals, discipline, grievance, etc.).

• Participate, promote, and enforce a safe work environment, as well as participate in all applicable Health & Safety training, meetings and reporting.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following behavioral competencies in order to successfully meet the requirements of the position:

• Proven leadership experience, team building, strategic planning, organizational development, and conflict resolution skills.
• Able to demonstrate an open, supportive, and collaborative leadership style that supports a unified team approach (both within the Corporate Services portfolio, as well as within the organization).
• Ability to provide guidance, support, as well as coach and mentor staff.
• Strategic thinking capability, coupled with the long-term vision and dedication required to be proactive.
• Experience supervising, coordinating, and conducting performance evaluations in a respectful, supportive, and productive manner.
• Self-motivated.  The capacity to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.  Strong proponent of a unified approach and able to lead by example. 
• Aptitude to not only understand the detailed finances, but also be able to articulate a story behind the numbers in a way that diverse audiences (i.e., non-accountants) can understand. 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
• Superior organizational, communication (written and verbal), and report-writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with presence and energy, coupled with the ability to foster strong relationships with staff members, elected officials, the community, and key stakeholders.
• Sound analytical, problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong cognitive ability to balance the big picture while focusing on the details of process and systems.
• Comfort in working within a changing environment, and not afraid to hit head on, conflict and resistance to change.  Able to make difficult decisions and enforce said decisions. 
• Working knowledge of the rural environment, as well as urban-rural municipal interface.
• The ability to stay current on emerging trends within the financial profession from a networking and educational perspective.

In addition to direct experience in municipal financial operations, you will possess:

• A post-secondary education in business or accounting.  A CPA designation would be an asset.
• 3-5 years of hands-on leadership and management experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, public sector accounting, and the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
• Proven experience in technical accounting and reporting (i.e., budgeting, year-end, audits, grant management, variance analysis, etc.).
• Solid interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.  Able to work and interact with diverse groups of individuals (internal and external to the organization), professionals, elected officials, and the general public.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, large system financial software….specifically Diamond Municipal Software, Questica (Budgeting), and Caseware (Year End).
• Strong computer skills in excel and word.

A competitive compensation package will be provided to the successful candidate.  This includes an attractive and competitive base salary ($106K to $130K), a comprehensive municipal benefits package, and participation in LAPP (Local Authorities Pension Plan).  Details will be discussed in further conversations.

James Davies                               

Managing Director

DCG Executive Search Services Ltd.

Phone: (780) 758-9796

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.daviescg.com