Director - Finance, Assessment and Land Management Services

• Develops and delivers annual operational plan in alignment with council's strategic objectives.

• Oversees the coordination of the organization's annual budgeting processes, financial reporting, and investment management.
• Leads and manages department staff in the implementation of their departments' deliverables, delegates responsibilities appropriately and provides guidance and motivation to achieve outcomes.

• Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates the financial service functions to provide timely financial support and analysis.
• Plans, develops, implements, and oversees controls on financial systems and transactions to mitigate risks to the organization.
• Oversees and supports the functions of the Assessment and Land Management Services department.
• Prepares and manages the annual operating budget for their departments, ensuring responsible and appropriate use of municipal funds.
• Initiates, develops and recommends policy and administrative directives, ensuring adherence to applicable legislation.
• Participates in, and contributes to, strategic organizational planning as a member of the senior management team.
• Strives to continually enhance the quality and delivery of services through efficiency and innovation.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County's policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for department compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or related discipline.
• Ten years of management experience at the strategic level, preferably within the public sector, with in-depth knowledge of municipal finance, bylaws and regulations, accounting, budgeting and auditing experience.
• An advanced range of communication and interpersonal techniques and skills.
• Experience delivering public presentations, policy and report writing using the Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Proven achievement of results through strength in leadership and management, sound decision-making, budgeting, and project management in complex, political environments.
• Experience working with senior management teams.

• Knowledge of municipal assessment and land management functions.
• Experience in implementing and supporting new enterprise resource planning software.
• Familiarity with municipal governance, operations, and knowledge of rural communities.
• Membership in the Society of Local Government Managers.

Rural Municipalities of Alberta