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Description

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Controller holds a key leadership position in the Finance Department for the City of Melville.  The Controller has the responsibility to work in close collaboration with the Director to plan, direct, manage and oversee the financial affairs of the City of Melville ensuring compliance to all legislative and regulatory requirements in a prudent, economical and fiscally responsible manner to ensure the financial stability of the City. The Controller shall manage and oversee accounting functions including but not limited to: tax and assessment rolls, tax enforcement, liability statements, payroll processing, utility billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc. The Controller will also work in conjunction with the Director of Finance on the preparation of financial statements and the annual municipal budget.

Education and Experience:
Required
A commerce/business or management degree/certification with a major in accounting or finance supplemented by a minimum of three years directly related the experience in finance related to municipal operations.  Consideration may also be given to those with an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Desired
Accounting Designation or working towards as designation is preferred but will also consider an accounting technician with good experience. Local Government Administration or other related coursework in municipal government operations and financing.Formal training in computer operations, information systems, project management and general office administration.

Salary will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must maintain a clear criminal record check and be bondable.

No out of country applications please. Candidates must be resident in Canada and able to work.

Open until ideal candidate has been found.

For a complete job description, please visit our website www.melville.ca.