Chief Financial Officer

District of Squamish; Squamish; On-site; CAD 173,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Municipal pension plan

Compressed work week with earned day

Job summary

The District of Squamish is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across the organization. Reporting to the CAO, the CFO leads financial administration under the Local Government Act and supports Council with trusted advice and forward-thinking financial strategies.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will navigate a growing community, lead change, manage risk, and maximize resources to achieve strategic objectives while

Qualifications

• Senior-level leadership experience in financial management.
• Thorough knowledge of local government legislation and budgeting processes.
• Experience providing strategic advice to executives or elected bodies.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership for the District of Squamish.
• Support Council, the CAO, and senior leadership with trusted financial advice.
• Oversee delivery of services within the Financial Services department and ensure fiscal sustainability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborating

Creative problem solving

Decision making

Risk management

Change management

Resource management

Job description

The District of Squamish is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic financial leadership across the organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the CFO fulfills the statutory responsibilities of financial administration under the Community Charter and Local Government Act and leads the effective delivery of services within the Financial Services department.

This executive leadership role is responsible for ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organization while supporting Council, the CAO, and senior leadership with trusted advice, innovative solutions, and forward-thinking financial strategies. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and progressive leader capable of navigating the complexities of a growing community and the evolving demands facing local government.

As a member of the District's Executive Leadership Team, the Chief Financial Officer will demonstrate the following key competencies:

• Strategic Thinking – Establishes long-term vision and aligns financial planning with organizational goals.
• Collaborating – Builds strong teams and fosters organizational commitment.
• Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making – Navigates complex financial and operational challenges with sound judgment.
• Holding People Accountable – Makes difficult decisions while maintaining fairness and integrity.
• Managing Change – Guides the organization through evolving priorities and transformational initiatives.
• Managing Risk – Champions a proactive approach to risk management and organizational resilience.
• Resource Management – Maximizes organizational resources to achieve strategic objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive senior-level leadership experience in financial management, preferably within a municipal or public sector environment.
• Thorough knowledge of local government legislation, financial reporting requirements, budgeting processes, and corporate finance principles.
• Demonstrated success providing strategic advice to senior executives, elected officials, or governing bodies.
• Strong leadership, relationship‑building, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead change initiatives, manage risk, and drive organizational performance.

Who we are:

The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small‑town setting, spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world‑class recreational opportunities offer an incredible live‑work‑play lifestyle that few places can beat.

We are a team of fun‑loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous learning, improvement, and excellence in service to our citizens - and so is our ideal candidate.

Our Vision:

Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.

Our Mission:

We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.

Our Core Values:

Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress

On top of the annual salary of $173,416.70 - $190,567.80, the District of Squamish also offers a comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension plan, as well as a compressed work week which allows for an earned day off every second week.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

A complete job advertisement can be viewed at: http://squamish.ca/yourgovernment/careers/job-postings/