Job Description

The Organization:
The City of Melville is committed to providing service excellence for residents and supporting the growth and well-being of employees. As a progressive employer, the City recognizes that work-life balance is essential to help employees integrate their work and personal lives effectively. We provide flexibility and leniency in commuting, caregiving, volunteering, and continuing education.

The Position:
This position is a 35-hour week full-time position. The City of Melville is offering a 4-day workweek option to all employees (Currently a one-year trial program).

A hybrid work environment can be negotiated for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend financial policies to Council.
• Implement financial policies approved by Council.
• Provide financial reporting and forecasting.
• Develop internal controls and short and long-range financial budgets.
• Work in coordination with the Administration and Assessment Manager to oversee all financial operations.
• Attend and participate in Council meetings, Council committee meetings, and other meetings as determined by the City Manager.
• Preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Act as a consultant to Council and its committees as required.
• Prepare all financial reports and public accounts as required by The Cities Act.

Skill

• The ability to establish, analyze, and audit financial records are essential.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports for presentation to Council and the Management Team
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal relations and the ability to deal with difficult situations tactfully and diplomatically to ensure consistent application of policies/procedures and bylaws.
• Ability to deliver quality customer service.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other senior staff and elected officials.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office; specifically Microsoft Excel.

Requirements:
Required

• A commerce/business or management degree/certification with a major in accounting or finance along with a minimum of five years of directly related experience in progressively more responsible positions. Lower experience levels may be considered where an individual possesses a recognized accounting designation.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA) is considered an asset.
• Three to five years of previous experience in a municipal government setting
• Must maintain a clear criminal record check and be bondable.
• Desired Local
• Government Administration or other related coursework in municipal government operations and financing.
• Formal training in computer operations, information systems, project management, and general office administration.

Salary & Benefits:

• The City of Melville offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Detailed information, such as the position description, and the organizational chart will be forwarded upon request.
• We offer a 4-day work week with the opportunity of a hybrid work environment of in-office and remote work.

For a detailed job description visit http://melville.ca/p/employment-opportunities