Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer Employer: RM of Riding Mountain West Location: Inglis, MB Application Deadline: TBD

Job Description:

Job Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: R.M. of Riding Mountain West, Inglis, Manitoba

The R.M. of Riding Mountain West is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to manage all financially related activities within our community. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the CFO will play a crucial role in ensuring financial stability and transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervisory Duties:
  • Supervise Finance Coordinator and Public Works Executive Assistant in financial duties.
• Arrange for Audit Tender.
• Liaise with Auditors to establish timelines and processes.
• Ensure completion of year-end accounting transactions.
• Provide necessary information and answer auditor queries.
• Present audited financial statements to council.
• Submit audited financial statements to the Ministry and make them available to the public.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation (weekly in October).
• Ensure subsidiary ledgers and activities are balanced.
• Report monthly to Council on various funds.
• Manage GST and PST returns.
• Apply for and report on grants.
• Handle LUD and SAVED financials.
• Manage annual lease holder invoices and provincial reports.
• Process debenture payments and local improvement projects.
• Draft and report on the budget, calculate mill rates, advise on capital budget and services plans.
• Manage the tax roll, apply penalties, and handle tax sale processes.
• Conduct necessary studies (water rates, garbage collection, etc.).
• Liaise with fire departments, LUD committee, and Broadband Committee on financial matters.
• Other Duties:
  • Attend council meetings as required.
  • Manage general insurance policy.
  • Arrange staff training.
  • Answer public and institutional financial inquiries.
  • Prepare draft bylaws and policies.
  • Assist in administrative matters.
  • Serve as Treasurer for the Inglis and Area Trust Fund and the SAVED Committee.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes attention Glenda Lemcke to:

For a full job description and community profile, visit www.rmwest.ca .