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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Town of Foam Lake
The Town of Foam Lake invites applications from qualified persons for the position of a permanent full-time Chief Financial Officer.
Foam Lake is a vibrant community located 90 kilometers west of the city of Yorkton on Highway 16 with a current population of 1,148. The diversity of our residents and their willingness to give back to their community represents only a small portion of the spirit and drive that sustains our foundation as a whole.
Position Summary:
Reporting to and partnering with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a critical role in developing and implementing the financial strategy of the Town of Foam Lake. The CFO participates in the development and implementation of operational planning as well as procedures, goals, and objectives as it relates to the finances of the Town of Foam Lake.
Responsibilities include providing recommendations and support to the Chief Administrative Officer on matters relating to finances. The CFO will prepare reports/presentations and attend meetings as required, assist in providing direction to other office staff; be responsible for legislated duties of the municipalitys finance department.
Required Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:
College Diploma in business administration, finance, accounting or related field
3-5 years experience in accounting and payroll systems
Advanced proficiency with spreadsheet programs
Knowledge of the MuniSoft accounting software programs is an asset
Ability to adapt to and learn new software
Have analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to demonstrate sound work ethic
Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Be flexible and able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume by November 9, 2018.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Certified General Accountants Association (CGA) membership
Additional Skills
- Supervise staff
Accountant Specific Skills
- Provide financial, business and tax advice
- Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
- Examine accounting records
- Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
- Analyze financial documents and reports
Financial Auditor Specific Skills
- Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
- Prepare reports and audit findings
- Examine financial records and transactions
- Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
Ability to Supervise
- 1 - 2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Excel
- Electronic mail
- Presentation software
- General office equipment
- Accounting software
- Internet browser
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