Chief Financial Officer

District of Fort St. James; Fort St. James; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The District of Fort St. James seeks a permanent full-time Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, planning and compliance.

Reporting to the CAO, you will guide fiscal strategy, asset management, taxation, payroll and procurement to sustain municipal services for residents. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and a degree in accounting/finance with 5 years of relevant local government experience, plus strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• CPA designation with degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• Experience in local government finance and supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight for the municipality.
• Lead budgeting, financial reporting, long-term financial planning and compliance.
• Support Council with financial analysis, risk management and recommendations.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Communication & leadership

Risk management

MS Office

Education

CPA designation

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MAIS (asset)

MS Office

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Exempt Position

Job posting No. 2026-10

Position Overview

The District of Fort St. James is seeking a permanent full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and oversight for the municipality. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the CFO leads all financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, long-term financial planning, asset management, taxation, payroll, procurement, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will help Council and senior management make informed decisions by providing sound financial analysis, risk management advice, and strategic recommendations. The CFO plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal sustainability, maintaining accountability and transparency, and supporting the delivery of municipal services to residents.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, along with a CPA designation and 5 yrs experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered. The ideal candidate will have experience in local government finance, including management and supervisory responsibilities within a unionized environment.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with Council, staff, community stakeholders, and the public. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is necessary and experience with MAIS is considered an asset. The ability to attend evening Council meetings is required.

Additional Information

The CFO is a permanent full-time exempt position offering 35 hours of work per week, with a salary range of $108,662 to $132,809, as well as a competitive benefits package. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check and a verification of their education credentials.

The District of Fort St. James offers competitive compensation, a commitment to training and professional development, a supportive and inclusive work environment and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the organization and the community of Fort St. James.

Explore the beauty of Fort St. James where we live, work and play.

Located on the south shore of Stuart Lake in central British Columbia, Fort St. James is a municipality of 1500 residents and occupies lands that have been home to the Nak’azdli Whut’en people since time immemorial. The community is defined by the welcoming character and fun spirit of the people who live here as well as the beauty of the surrounding waters landscapes, and natural environments.