Director of Financial Planning and Reporting - Squamish, Canada - District of Squamish

District of Squamish

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Squamish, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _

Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

Director of Financial Planning and Reporting
Regular Full-Time***Are you a confident finance professional possessing strong leadership skills in supervision, change management, strategy
and workplan development and communication? If you have extensive experience in long-term financial planning and
you've been responsible for the development, improvement, education and accountability of a municipal government's
financial planning and procedures, this may be the opportunity for you The District of Squamish is seeking a Director of
Financial Planning and Reporting to join our team as a key member of the Finance leadership team.

**_Key Responsibilities:
- **❖ Responsible for the District's decentralized financial planning process and provides financial planning advice,
training, mentoring and assistance to all departments including Senior Leadership teams.

❖ Provides sound, policy aligned financial planning guidance and recommendations to Council and Senior
Leadership with confidence, consistency, clarity and professional credibility.

❖ Leads the development, improvement, education, and accountability of the District's financial planning
procedures and policies.

❖ Demonstrates strong leadership skills by providing advice, education and guidance representing the District at
Council meetings, various committees of Council, and associated bodies.

❖ Attends meetings as a financial advisory resource; and/or participates in meetings and on various committees.
❖ Leads, leverages and improves the District's budgeting and planning software system that facilitates financial

planning across all departments in the financial planning lifecycle.
❖ Develops, analyzes and maintain financial models for financing options, processes, municipal functions, and

current and emergent issues as necessary.

of Business Administration. In addition, you will have a minimum of 7 years of post-designation experience in municipal
financial planning and experience working at a senior finance level and within local government administration
preferred.

_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

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

_Think you would be the perfect fit?_ Then come work with us at the District of Squamish In addition to a competitive
salary ($131, $144, the District of Squamish also offers a comprehensive benefits package, one of
Canada's top pension plans
- the Municipal Pension Plan, as well as a fortnight schedule (70 hours bi-weekly), which
allows for an earned day off every second week_. A hybrid/flexible work from home arrangement may be considered in _
- accordance with the District's Remote Work Policy._

_We can't wait to hear from you _A complete job advertisement can be viewed at:
This is an exempt position and is excluded from Union membership.

Please submit your cover letter and resume quoting competition #
24-19 to:
Human Resources
District of Squamish
37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, BC V8B 0A3

Application deadline:
Open until filled.

The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _
Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

External Job Posting

Position:
Director of Financial Planning and Reporting**
Status: Regular Full-Time

Work Area:
Finance

Posting Date:
February 12, 2024

Closing Date:
Open until filled

GENERAL SUMMARY
Reporting to the General Manager of Financial Services, the Director of Financial Planning is key member of the Finance

leadership team and is responsible for the direction, coordination, preparation and administration of the organization's

financial planning procedures and policies and long term planning and reporting. This position guides the organization's

software support and design improvements; is responsible for the financial planning, reporting and advisory functions

for the organization; and provides education, training and direction for District Staff and Council. The Director of

Financial Planning and Reporting