Director of Finance (Treasurer)

The Town of Petawawa is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Director of Finance (Treasurer) to oversee the preparation, maintenance, and monitoring of all financial, accounting, and payroll records while fulfilling the statutory duties of Treasurer.

Description of Position

• Coordinate preparation of the annual budget process with the CAO and Department Heads.
• Supervise property taxation billing processes and reconciliation, including maintenance of the assessment roll.
• Develop and manage effective financial and cash management systems, monitoring and maintaining control over spending programs.
• Oversee applications and reconciliations of payments-in-lieu of taxes from federal and provincial sources.
• Manage remittance and reconciliation of upper-tier and education levies.
• Supervise metered water and wastewater billing processes and reconciliation.
• Supervise payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Manage reserves, reserve funds, investments, and debt.
• Additional details are available in the full job description.

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, commerce, or finance, and a professional CA designation, as well as AMCT/CMO, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in municipal finance.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.

Compensation

• Salary: $124,051.20 – $145,909.40 per annum, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Based on a 35-hour work week.
• Comprehensive health benefits plan, including a health care spending account and OMERS pension.
• Attendance at various public and other meetings outside of normal work hours will be required regularly, with time compensated in accordance with the Town’s Hours of Work and Overtime policy.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume by 4:30 p.m. on September 26, 2025, by email ATTN: Director of Finance (Treasurer)

Commitment to Accessibility and Privacy

The Town of Petawawa is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform the Town of Petawawa of any accommodation(s) required to ensure equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.