Northern Municipal Finance Advisor

TheMinistry of Government Relations, Northern Municipal Services, is seeking a highly-motivated, strategic and collaborative leader for the role ofNorthern Municipal Finance Advisorfor communities within the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. 

The Northern Municipal Finance Advisorwill: 

• Assist with researching and developing strategies that support and enhance collaboration with the municipal sector, ministry and provincial partners, stakeholders.
• Provide Municipal Finance Advisory services to incorporated Northern Municipalities including the provision of technical support and training to municipal appointed and elected officials.
• Support senior management in the development of strategic programs, services, and processes to facilitate building the capacity of local governments.
• Support the delivery of the ministry's municipal government responsibilities required under The Northern Municipalities Act, 2010 for the administration of the district, an incorporated municipality.
• Provide Municipal Finance Advisory services that support municipal operations in the following areas:
  • General accounting work including: monitoring revenues and expenditures, account reconciliation, financial planning, debt management strategies and annual budget development.
  • Payroll functions including T4's, CRA remittances and WCB reporting.
  • Municipal tax processes and requirements.
  • Financial policy and procedure development.
  • Accounts receivable billing, accounts payable processes and receipting.
  • Waterworks reporting.
  • Grant writing and reporting.
  • Municipal Revenue Sharing Grant eligibility requirements.
  • Preparing for audits of financial statements.

Ideal Candidate 

This position allows you to leverage your skills and technical expertise with a team that holds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team. This position is headquartered in La Ronge, however a remote work arrangement may be explored. This position requires travel 25% of the time within the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District. All applicants are encouraged to apply. 

The knowledge and skills for this position would be obtained by having achieved the following: 

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a municipal office.
• Degree in a finance related field, such as Finance or Accounting; or
• Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Local Government Authority Program.
• A certification from a financial program (CFP, CPA, CMA, CFA) is considered an asset.

 An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• a strong financial background both in theory and application.
• municipalexperience with a minimum 3-5 years' experience in a municipality.
• knowledge of relevant legislation, as well as the ability to understand and apply relevant legislation.
• excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software, financial software, and other related software packages.
• demonstrated leadership skills with experience in engagement, working collaboratively and as part of a team.
• endurance and willingness to travel to remote and rural communities to provide services.
• ability to interact with others and foster healthy, mutually beneficial relationships.
• excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• strong analytical, risk assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.