Finance Officer

RM of Mountain; Birch River; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The RM of Mountain is seeking a Finance Officer to manage financial tasks and assist the CAO and Council with informed decision-making. The role involves preparing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and liaising with various departments. Candidates should possess strong financial management skills and may need to complete specific accounting certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management, HR or payroll management preferred.
• Strong knowledge in compliance with PSAB standards.
• Willingness to complete necessary certifications if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of the annual operating budget and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with Provincial regulations and audit requirements.
• Develop financial policies and internal controls.

Skills

Financial management

Accounts payable systems

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

CMMA Certificate

Manitoba Municipal Accounting courses

Job description

Finance Officer Employer: RM of Mountain Location: Birch River, MB Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

Job Description:

Seeking a strategic, experienced, and innovative Finance Officer to lead its financial management and longterm fiscal planning. The Finance Officer is the financial advisor of the CAO and Council and is responsible for ensuring that Council is informed of their legislative responsibilities, authorities and all other relevant information necessary to make informed decisions on every financial matter. Interested persons should contact the municipal office for a full job description. Please also review the ‘Employment – Why Choose The RM of Mountain’ Section of our website.

Key Responsibilities:
-Lead the preparation of the annual operating budget and long term financial forecasts.
-Ensure compliance with PSAB standards, Provincial regulations and audit requirements.
-Develop, implement and strategize financial policies and internal controls.
-Collaborate with other departments for financial planning, capital project review and project tracking and evaluation.
-Management and administration of all payroll, pension and benefits for municipal employees.

Requirements:
-Strong knowledge and demonstration of financial management, accounts payable systems, and payroll arrangements.
-Solid leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
-The ability to demonstrate support, sponsor, and implement innovation and organizational changes needed to improve the municipalities effectiveness.
-Experience in finance, financial management, HR or payroll management is considered an asset.
-CMMA Certificate or Manitoba Municipal Accounting courses through U of M is considered an asset. Candidates that do not possess these certifications must be willing to complete the required courses.

The Salary range will be competitive and based on the successful candidates
qualifications.

Inquiries and resumes to be directed to
[e-mail]
on or before Friday, July 11 , 2025 at 4:30p.m.