About this role
Director of Finance - Chief Financial OfficerJob Summary:Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Director of Finance - Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Director of Finance - Chief Financial Officer is appointed under the BC Community Charter as the Financial Officer for the municipality and is assigned the responsibility of overall financial management. These duties include ensuring the collection, investment, and expending of funds as authorized and ensuring accurate financial records, the safe keeping of these records, and exercising control and supervision over all other financial affairs of the municipality.The Director provides strategic leadership in ?nancial planning, statutory compliance, and reporting, including the preparation of the ?nancial plan, annual ?nancial statements, and annual municipal report. The role offers expert ?nancial advice to the CAO, Council, and staff, integrating best practices in ?nancial management, risk management, asset management, and long-term sustainable service delivery. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director collaborates with department heads to support ?nancial planning and procurement, while demonstrating leadership in budgeting, ?nancial analysis, and reporting. The Director oversees payroll functions and the Information Technology Contract for the municipality as well as the Municipality?s property insurance.Key Responsibilities Provides overall leadership and direction for the Municipality?s ?nancial management functions in accordance with the BC Community Charter, including ful?lling all statutory duties of the Financial Officer. Leads the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Municipality?s ?ve-year ?nancial plan, including both operating and capital budgets. Delivers strategic oversight of long-term ?nancial planning, including capital infrastructure investment and asset management to support sustainable service delivery. Oversees all ?nancial reporting systems and ensures compliance with legislative requirements, Council policies, and corporate priorities, including the preparation of annual ?nancial statements and the annual municipal report. Manages the annual audit process and ensures accurate, transparent, and timely ?nancial reporting within prescribed legislative timelines. Safeguards the Municipality?s ?nancial assets, ensuring proper collection, investment, and expenditure of funds, and maintains custody of ?nancial records in accordance with best practices and internal controls. Develops, implements, and maintains ?nancial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks to ensure accountability and effective stewardship of municipal resources. Provides expert ?nancial advice and analysis to the CAO, Council, and staff to support informed decision making, policy development, and organizational priorities. Collaborates with department heads to support ?nancial planning, procurement, and budget management, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Leads and supports the Finance team through effective supervision, staff development, performance management, and resource allocation. Oversees grants, agreements, and contracts from a ?nancial perspective, including funding strategies and compliance requirements. Incorporates transfers between funds and manages taxation requirements, including the preparation of tax rate bylaws and requisitions from other taxing authorities. Oversees the municipality?s payroll function, Information Technology contract and municipal property insurance. Attends and participates in Council meetings, committees, and other forums as required, providing ?nancial insight and recommendations. What we are Looking for: Demonstrated leadership ability to guide, motivate, and develop diverse teams while fostering a collaborative and high performing work environment. Strong interpe