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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.


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.