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Town of Wasaga Beach is seeking a highly motivated and professional to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Manager, Finance .

Responsibilities: The Manager of Finance is responsible for the administration and oversight of analytical accounting activities including but not limited to: quarterly financial statement reports, cash flow projections, monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliation, and other financial staff reports. The position assists the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (CFO) with the preparation, presentation and publishing of the annual operating and capital budget. The Manager of Finance will review financial controls to ensure accounting procedures are within Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and in accordance with the statutory requirements set out under applicable Legislation and Regulations; provide administration and oversight of accounting for Tangible Capital Assets – PSAB 3150 and Ontario Regulation 588/17. In addition, there is responsibility for oversight of AP/ AR, corporate procurement support, management of Letters of Credit and security deposit accounts, administration of rental property accounts and other financial related matters.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a university Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline;
• Proven work experience in a leadership capacity in a progressive digitally automated and fast paced financial environment;
• Ability to process raw information and data, translating this into actionable insights for informed decision-making;
• Ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects and meet aggressive deadlines;
• Strong mathematical skills and ability to perform complex mathematical calculations;
• Working knowledge of Town by-laws, municipal taxation and assessment process and application of provincial legislation, including Public Utilities Act, Municipal Act, Assessment Act, Development Charges Act, Bill 23 and municipal financial operations/administration in general;
• Asset Management knowledge and experience;
• Strong computer literacy utilizing the MS Office suite of products and Internet;
• Good knowledge of financial information systems software (municipal preferred);
• Excellent interpersonal, administrative, organizational, attention to detail, time management, problem solving, presentation, and analytical skills;
• Proven verbal and written communication skills and report writing abilities;
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a team;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships with all levels of employees and elected officials;
• Willingness to work overtime to achieve deadlines;
• Ability to provide an acceptable criminal records check and driver’s abstract upon hire.

Hourly Range (35 hours per week): $66.40 - $77.68

Closing Date: September 5 , 2025 at 4:00pm

The Town of Wasaga Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process, upon request. Please advise the Town of Wasaga Beach Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants who apply for this position, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection .

What's your citizenship / employment eligibility?*

What's your highest level of education completed?*

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Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?*

Are you physically able to preform the duties of the position?*

Do you have a university Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline?*

Are you a Chartered Professional Accountant (C.P.A.) of Ontario (CMA/CGA)?*

Do you have working knowledge of Town by-laws, municipal taxation and assessment process and application of provincial legislation, including Public Utilities Act, Municipal Act, Assessment Act, Development Charges Act, Bill 23 and municipal financial operations/administration in general?*

Are you able to provide a current acceptable Criminal Reference Check upon hire?*

Are you able to provide an acceptable driver's abstract upon hire?*