Career Opportunity

Posted On

January 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM

MANAGER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (PERMANENT FULL-TIME)

Job Posting ID 25E-09

The Corporation of The City of North Bay is accepting applications for the position of Manager of Financial Services. Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, the Manager of Financial Services is responsible for the strategic planning, leading, directing, monitoring and controlling of: Accounting services, Payroll services, Operating Budget services, Corporate reporting. The Manager will also act as a financial consultant to operational units; manage business case analysis, process reviews and conduct internal audits.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Experience in municipal finance, including budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in pressure situations to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong public presentation skills.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience with pension plans.
• Flexibility to meet changing priorities and project deadlines.
• Good decision-making skills.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Payroll Certification (PCP)
• 5-7 years of leadership experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• Leadership, coaching and mentorship skills.
• Public Sector exposure at a senior level.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong people management skills, diplomacy and team orientation.
• Demonstrated understanding of City Operations.
• Knowledge of and experience with computerized integrated financial software applications.

Hours of work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (35 hours/week) in office.

The current annual salary range for this non-union position is $100,996-$126,229.

The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Employer. For more information on the benefits of a defined benefit pension plan please visit https://www.omers.com/

Qualified individuals interested in being considered for this position are requested to submit a resume and covering letter in one PDF document via email to: staffing@northbay.ca.  Applications will be reviewed starting February 18, 2025; the posting will remain open until filled. Please identify the Posting ID: 25E-09 in the subject line.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City of North Bay’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

Just north enough to be perfect, North Bay is a diverse community that offers a blend of opportunity and easy living. Servicing a regional catchment area of 112,000 people, this progressive city of 51,553 residents is nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake and is conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centers such as Toronto and Ottawa. Join our team and create your future with the Corporation of the City of North Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced.

An Equal Opportunity Employer