Job Description

Posted:

November 3, 2025

Position Type:

Temporary, full-time

Anticipated Start/End Date:

January 2026 to December 2027

Saugeen Shores: Both city and town, wrapped in a village.

Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can replace long commutes with easy lakeshore rides. You can choose to be as active or relaxed as you want to be. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village.

The Team:

We take our team-first culture so seriously; we wrote a Team Saugeen Charter to celebrate and protect it. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our team. We develop careers from the inside first. We engage each other personally and professionally. We welcome change. we embrace new ideas. We do more than live with work processes; we seek to continuously improve them. And we have each other's backs - because that is what great teams do.

The Position at a Glance:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, as the

Senior Financial Process Analyst

you will perform activities related to business planning, revenue and customer management, financial analysis, financial reporting, procurement, and risk management. You are responsible for leading the implementation of a new financial ERP and modernizing operations through seamless integration of modern financial reporting tools and infrastructure with existing municipal systems.

What You'll Do:

Streamline and automate financial processes, integrate data sources, and establish internal controls and procedures for accurate reporting and audit preparation. Conduct financial analyses, prepare regular reports, and collaborate across departments to optimize revenues and manage expenses effectively. Support budget and business planning by coordinating timelines, training staff, and integrating asset management plans into capital project budgets. Oversee implementation and improvement of applicable software and ensure accurate financial communication through Business Plan documents and presentations. Lead the roll-out of a new financial platform. Detail evaluation of existing financial reporting processes and infrastructure with a clear roadmap for modernization. Develop and deliver comprehensive training for municipal staff and ongoing support to ensure sustainability and ease of adoption. Collaborate with IT and external consultants to ensure system integration with other municipal platforms (e.g., asset management, payroll, procurement). Develop documentation, training materials, and post-implementation support strategies. Recommend updates to municipal by-laws regarding revenue and customer focused processes. Improve processes regarding charging and collecting for all revenue sources, including coordination with other staff to ensure revenue cycle management fits within broader financial processes. Improve processes regarding procurement and payables procedures. Maintain complete and accurate financial records and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures. Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

What You Bring to the Role:

Education:

Requires a post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, plus CPA designation or a post-graduate business degree.

Experience:

Five years of experience in a finance environment and in developing in-house automation using tools such as macros and queries.

Public Sector Knowledge:

Knowledge and experience in implementing major financial software such as an ERP, PSAB standards, and GAAP principles.

Project Management Skills:

Strong project management and change leadership skills. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills to prioritize workload to meet established deadlines.

Technical Skills:

Skilled in data migration, analysis, budgeting techniques, and systems-based thinking, including software implementation and policy updates.

Communication Skills:

Able to communicate clearly and produce professional, audience-appropriate reports.

Financial Analysis:

Strong analytical skills and financial expertise.

Organizational Skills:

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize under pressure or shifting deadlines.

Initiative:

Proactive, accountable, and willing to challenge the status quo to achieve goals.

Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills:

Effective at identifying solutions, understanding governance and political contexts, and making informed decisions.

What We Offer You:

Salary:

$93,367 to $106,099 per year (depending on qualifications and experience

Hours of work:

35 hours per week (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), with some after-hour meetings required

Professional development:

A passion for investing in our workforce through continuous learning and development.

Flexible work options

Application Process:

This is a new contract position in the Finance Division.

If you're interested in joining our team, click the "Apply Now" at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process by the posting closing date. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.

If you require an accommodation to submit your resume for an employment opportunity, or for more information on accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at jobs@saugeenshores.ca or by phone at 519-832-2008 x.132.