Chief Financial Officer / City Treasurer - Permanent Full-Time

City of North Bay; North Bay; On-site; CAD 157,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to oversee financial operations, provide strategic leadership for the Finance Department, and manage a team of approximately 30 staff members. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. This position offers an annual salary range of $157,555-$196,931, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

OMERS Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a large organization.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
• Ability to work collaboratively across business units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations of the City.
• Provide strategic advice on financial matters.
• Manage a department of approx. 30 staff.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Professional Accounting designation (CPA / CA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

North Bay is accepting applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (CFO). Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and acting as a valuable member of the Senior Management Team, the CFO is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the City of North Bay. The CFO provides strategic and operational leadership for the Finance Department, ensuring effective management of a wide range of financial activities. The department’s essential services include long range financial planning and related policies, preparing the City's operating and capital budgets, investments and debt management, development charge administration, audited consolidated financial statements and related reporting, billing and collecting municipal taxes and utility charges, establishing and maintaining financial systems and procedures, and overseeing the City’s procurement and customer service functions. You will provide strategic advice to the CAO and members of Council on all financial matters related to managing risks as well as the City’s short and long-term financial position. You will ensure the City is compliant with financial legislative, regulatory and policy requirements and carry out the responsibilities of Municipal Treasurer.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide leadership, direction and support on all City financial matters
• Perform statutory & regulatory duties of the City Treasurer as outlined in the Municipal Act
• Oversee a department of approx. 30 staff, comprised of union and non-union employees
• Foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional Accounting designation (CPA / CA)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in a large, complex, multi-stakeholder organization and performing the duties related to the mentioned major responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, procurement, accounting and fiscal policy development and implementation

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of the following legislation or regulations including but not limited to Municipal Act, Ontario Planning Act, Development Charges Act, Public Sector Accounting Board Standards (PSABS), Asset Management Planning
• Working knowledge of financial and economic principles and practices
• Working knowledge of management principles, labour relations principles and collective agreement administration
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically in a political and community service environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the proven ability to lead, mentor, and promote a culture of customer service excellence and continuous improvement in a manner that will meet or exceed the desired objectives and results
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage work demands
• Demonstrated ability to build cohesive and motivated staff teams and maintain internal and external alliances and partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to align department and business unit programs/services with corporate objectives and initiatives and ensure that the objectives, mission and values of the City are achieved
• Demonstrated ability to allocate budgets, time and human resources to support the achievement of Department and Business Unit and Corporate Objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across business units to meet the City’s goals and objectives
• Advanced Analytical, Interpersonal, Leadership, Problem Solving and Decision Making skills
• Above average written and oral communication, report writing and presentations skills
• Project/Program Management, Risk Management, Negotiation and Asset Management skills
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite and other systems and software applications
• Availability to attend evening meetings or to work outside of designated normal hours per week effectively dealing with the media.

The 2025 annual salary range for this position is $157,555-$196,931. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including an Employee Assistance Program, Health and Dental Benefits and Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance. The City is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.

Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this position are requested to submit a resume and covering letter in one PDF document, no later than 11:59 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025 via email to: [e-mail]. Please identify the Posting ID: 25E-54 in the subject line.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

An Equal Opportunity Employer