Director of Finance/Treasurer

• Support the strategic directions and policies of the Municipality and ensure uniformity in creating and implementing municipal-wide policies and procedures through participation and involvement in the Senior Management Team (SMT). Assume individual and collective responsibility for corporate-wide initiatives and cross-departmental projects, as assigned.
• Leads and directs the strategic, general and financial management and day-to-day administration of the Finance Department.
• Prepares reports/recommendations and attends Council, Council/Committee, community stakeholder and other public meetings as required; makes presentations and provides advice/guidance on financial and funding matters, procurement and strategies, emerging trends and significant new/pending legislation and regulatory guidelines affecting the Municipality as it relates to the portfolio.
• Develops and recommends fiscal strategy, including providing strategic advice to Council and staff on budget and funding alternatives, financial planning, potential revenue opportunities, leading the development and update of user fee and development charges by-laws, funds investment, recommendation and institution of reserve and reserve fund accounts, etc.
• Coordinate the Municipality’s Asset Management Program and is responsible for developing related accounting policies and procedures and providing functional support to the CAO and members of the Senior Management Team.
• Directs and oversees the preparation of corporate operating and capital budgets and forecasts and overall budget presentation to Council; implements appropriate performance measures/metrics and monitors administration of approved budgets, including authorization of expenditures and accounts. Coordinates and oversees the preparation of year-end financial statements and reporting requirements to the Province and community.
• Performs the statutory duties of Treasurer under the Municipal Act, including assuring the integrity of financial practices and associated reporting/banking/investment and reserves/funds administration.
• Recommends fiscal policy; oversees PSAB requirements; authorizes corporate and departmental policies and procedures respecting accounting, cash-handling, payroll expenditure control and other internal financial procedures to ensure appropriate accounting principles and practices are met; coordinates and oversees audit of the Municipality’s financial management and accounting processes in consultation/cooperation with external auditors including implementation of recommendations emanating from audits.
• Oversees the property taxation, utility billing, payroll, accounting, and asset management functions, ensuring all legislative, regulatory and reporting requirements are met, that appropriate cross-functional and backup contingencies are in place, and that taxpayers, customers, vendors and staff are dealt with in a well-informed and customer-first service manner.

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Finance or Business Administration (2 years or more) or another relevant municipally related field is mandatory.
• Currently CPA-eligible or working towards CPA designation.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressive experience within a municipal government or in a role providing support to a municipality, with three (3) to five (5) years at a supervisory or management level in a Treasurer role.
• Municipal tax administration program or municipal accounting program is a definite asset.
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in public or Business Administration or Commerce is an added asset.

• A competitive salary ranging between $136,390 to $153,509 for 2025 with a 35-hour work week
• Flex-time opportunities
• Vacation-time entitlement recognizing previous years of service
• Comprehensive benefits package, along with eligibility to enroll in OMERS pension plan

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025 to:

Jeff Brick, Interim CAO
Municipality of Thames Centre
4305 Hamilton Rd.
Dorchester, ON, N0L 1G3