Director of Financial Services

Langleycity; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 174,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate finance leader to join their Senior Management Team. This exciting role involves overseeing the finance function, providing strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in finance, with a CPA designation and at least seven years of experience in senior finance roles. You will be instrumental in implementing best practices in financial processes and systems, while fostering collaboration across departments. If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive innovative financial strategies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Supportive working environment

Innovative workplace

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of municipal financial administration and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and provide strategic financial counsel.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change Management

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

CPA designation

Tools

Financial Information Systems

Job description

The City of Langley (the City) respectfully acknowledges the traditional unceded territory of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qw̓ ɑ:nƛ̓ ə̓ n̓ (Kwantlen), Mathxwí (Matsqui), and SEMYOME (Semiahmoo) First Nations.

The City is an urban centre in the heart of the Lower Mainland economic region. With a population of over 33,000 and a vision to be “The Place to Be”, the City offers residents the amenities of a major urban centre, amongst a vibrant and dynamic community. The current city vision focuses on four cornerstones: Community, Connected, Experiences, and Interaction, each designed to support the City to grow, develop, and thrive in response to resident needs and draw new vitality to the region with the arrival of Skytrain in the near future.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Financial Services plays an integral part of the Senior Management Team. The Director of Financial Services leads the team responsible for Finance and Information Systems for the City and provides financial counsel and advice related to ongoing strategic initiatives and instilling financial rigor across the organization. The Director of Financial Services is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the finance function overseeing the day-to-day financial activities and resources to ensure compliance with governing laws, regulations, and accounting standards. The Director of Financial Services builds productive relationships across units and serves as the financial representative to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Management Team and Council.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate finance leader who has a deep desire to advance ground-breaking ideas to make individuals' lives better. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Commerce, or Business Administration) and CPA designation with at least seven (7) years of progressive and/or senior finance and accounting experience. The preferred candidate will have demonstrated leadership and knowledge of municipal financial administration, including implementing best practice financial processes, information systems, accounting, financial planning, budgeting and financial reporting. The next Director of Financial Services will bring exceptional leadership, communication, change management, collaboration and prioritization skills. An equivalent combination of education, experience and skills will be considered. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and successful Police Information Check are required.

The salary for this position is $174,787 – $190,994 complemented by an excellent benefits package and a supportive and innovative working environment.

Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with the City, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to [e-mail].