Director of Financial Services/CFO/City Treasurer

• Oversees the preparation of operating and capital budgets for review by the Executive Team and Council, ensuring budgets are produced in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Oversees the preparation of long-range fiscal forecasts with a heavy focus on reserve sustainability and debt management.
• Presents budget vs actual variance reporting.
• Prepares, reviews and recommends annual Financial Services Division budget; monitor/administer approved budget and report on same; and authorize payment of accounts.

• Provides Treasury oversight of banking, payables, receivables, general ledger, HST returns, cashflow planning, etc.
• Ensures accurate records and accounts regarding all financial matters.
• Oversees the preparation and review of the City’s financial statements and the provincial financial return.
• Responsible for key financial internal controls, authority levels and oversees period end processes.
• Arranges and executes banking agreements and debt borrowing authorized by Council.
• Responsible for investment of City funds.
• Liaises with the Province, Simcoe County, OPP and various eternal agencies to administer service agreements, grant reporting, etc.
• Monitors Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Oversees financial growth planning and liaises with divisions on fiscal impacts.
• Responsible for the Development Charges (DC) Background Study, recommending and administration of DC rates and association legislative requirements, administration of DC reserves and capital funding allocations.
• Assists divisions with development finance impacts for reports and activities i.e. new developments, annexation, affordable housing, economic development, capital plan funding, etc.
• Oversees the City’s purchasing function, authorises high value procurements, advises on process anomalies and provides a focus on spend analysis and value for money.
• Represents Orillia on the Simcoe County Insurance Pool, recommends appropriate insurance treatment external to the insurance pool, provides oversight of the claims administration, etc.

• Provides oversight of property taxation and utility billing, ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations.
• Liaises with MPAC regarding property assessments, assessment growth, supplemental billing, service levels, etc.
• Recommends property tax policy related to ratios tax classifications, etc.
• Sets strategy for billing collections and authorizes the property tax sale process, in compliance with provincial regulations.
• Supports the City’s customer service priority.

• Supervises direct staff, assesses capacity, directs work activities and monitors progress through the annual work plan and performance assessment.
• Fosters a positive team approach and motivates employees.
• Provides leadership and facilitates continuous improvement, leveraging lean methodologies.
• Liaises and supports council, strategic leadership, external parties and city staff on cross functional projects, corporate priorities, etc.

• Prepares reports, makes recommendations/presentations and attends Council Committee/Council Committee in closed session, Senior Leadership Team, Operations Leadership Team, community group, public and/or other meetings, as required on related topics.
• Develops and updates associated policies, by-laws, etc.
• Reviews systems and provides recommendations to streamline processes, enhance capacity, improve decision support information, tighten internal controls, etc.

• Ensures the CAO and Council is provided with options on proposals to facilitate good quality policy decision making i.e. development planning, asset renewal funding, etc.
• Situations involving significant budget changes or unplanned large-scale expenditures i.e. Strong Mayor budget changes, service partner pressure etc.
• Investment portfolio management, exceeding $100M.
• Situations involving significant capital budget changes or unplanned large-scale expenditures.
• Advising the CAO and council on the feasibility, desirability and cost of proposed programs and services, policies and by-laws.
• Ensures that the CAO and Council is provided with options on proposals to facilitate good quality policy decision making.
• Operational financial decisions, including planning for growth, evaluating acquisitions, or managing capital investments.

• Serves as a strategic partner, providing financial expertise to help the CAO and Council make sound financial decisions.
• Issues not addressed through established policy or procedures i.e., new legislation, accounting treatment, process/internal control changes, etc.
• Project/initiative funding.
• Strategic financial decisions.
• Decisions regarding the translation of the City's overall vision into achievable financial goals and strategies, ensuring resources are directed effectively.
• Ongoing challenges, key projects, and potential financial disruptions, such as liquidity issues or compliance updates.
• CFO serves as a strategic partner, providing financial expertise to help the CAO challenge existing strategies and make sound decisions.

• University Degree in Business Administration or related discipline coupled with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) would be an asset.

• Financial experience of at least five to 10 years in a municipal environment.
• Progressive leadership advancement is an asset.

• Knowledge of the Municipal Act, Development Charges Act, Procurement Trade Agreements, Public Sector Accounting Standards, and various other related legislation or regulations.
• Investment and debt management, provincial/federal funding programs, property taxation, auditing principles and practices.
• Excellent employee and customer relation skills; experience with volunteer and community organizations.
• Proficient system knowledge of MS Office Applications.
• Familiarity with MS Great Plains, Questica Budgeting, CaseWare an asset.

• Sitting, standing, or walking.
• Work is conducted in a standard office environment with continual visual concentration required.
• Stress is a factor, particularly at budget, year-end or multiple priority delivery points, with a high level of responsibility and financial authority.

• Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• A current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is required prior to the commencement date.
• A willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Position requires after-hours response to emergency and critical operational issues.
• A high-speed internet connection and a proper workstation at a home location.

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