Director of Finance

NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY

Job Posting No. 2026.32

Director of Finance

Positioned at the gateway to the spectacular Northern Rockies, this role offers a rare municipal leadership

opportunity where high-level fiscal strategy meets wilderness. As a key executive for B.C.’s only regional

municipality, you will spearhead financial stewardship and help shape resilient growth for a vast,

resource-rich region. With an exceptionally affordable cost of living and zero commute times, this position

allows you to leave a lasting civic legacy by day, and explore world-class backcountry trails, rivers, and natural

hot springs by weekend.

As a trusted advisor to Regional Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the senior leadership team, you

will help chart the financial future of a municipality unlike any other in British Columbia. From guiding major

infrastructure investments and strategic initiatives to ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability, your leadership

will influence decisions that shape communities, support economic prosperity, and strengthen essential

services across the region.

You will oversee every facet of the municipality's financial operations, including budgeting, accounting,

taxation, payroll, financial reporting, investments, and risk management. Beyond operational excellence, you

will lead long-range financial planning, support transformative capital projects, and identify opportunities to

enhance organizational performance and service delivery. This is a role for a leader who can see both the

numbers and the broader story they tell about a community's future.

Success in this position requires an exceptional ability to build relationships, inspire high-performing teams,

and communicate complex financial matters with clarity and confidence. Working alongside elected officials,

senior leaders, staff, and external partners, you will foster collaborative solutions to complex challenges while

ensuring strong governance, accountability, and sound financial decision-making.

As steward of the municipality's financial integrity, you will oversee annual financial statements, statutory

reporting, and the external audit process while ensuring compliance with municipal legislation, Public Sector

Accounting Standards (PSAS), and regulatory requirements. You will also provide strategic oversight of risk

management and insurance programs, helping safeguard the municipality's assets and position the

organization for long-term resilience.

What You Bring

You are a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration,

Public Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You bring

at least five years of progressively responsible experience in local government finance, complemented by a

minimum of three years in a senior leadership role.

Your career reflects a track record of guiding complex budgets, leading long-range financial planning initiatives,

and delivering sound financial stewardship within a public-sector environment. You possess a deep understanding

of municipal finance, governance, legislation, and public-sector accounting principles, along with the strategic

perspective needed to align financial decisions with broader organizational priorities.

Equally important, you are an influential communicator and collaborative leader. You can translate complex

financial information into meaningful insights, build trust through sound judgment, and navigate competing

priorities with confidence and professionalism. Experience with Great Plains, Diamond Municipal Financial

Management, or comparable municipal financial systems is considered an asset.

The Ideal Candidate

You believe great financial leadership is measured not only by balanced budgets, but by the opportunities it

creates for communities to thrive. You are equally comfortable presenting before Council, mentoring emerging

leaders, evaluating the long-term implications of major decisions, and developing practical solutions to complex

organizational challenges.

You bring a combination of strategic vision, political acuity, and operational expertise, coupled with an unwavering

commitment to public service. You lead with integrity, foster a culture of accountability and collaboration, and

understand the vital role financial stewardship plays in building strong, sustainable communities.

Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a unique region where your

expertise will help shape the future of B.C.'s only regional municipality while supporting a lifestyle defined by

space, adventure, and extraordinary opportunity.

Application Process

If you're ready to bring your financial expertise, leadership skills, and vision to an organization committed to

excellence, we encourage you to apply. The annual salary range for the position is $129,236-$173,083 along with a

comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, 4 weeks of vacation, and a travel grant.

A complete job description is included online at www.NorthernRockies.ca/Careers. While we’ve outlined key

qualifications, we encourage all interested applicants to apply.

Cover letters should include at least one substantive example of direct financial leadership experience in a public

sector organization undertaken by the candidate.

We thank all applicants for their interest, and we will notify all candidates of receipt of applications. Applications

will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on November 13, 2026.

Please e-mail your cover letter (including the example noted above) and resume to Russell Brewer, CAO and

Jessa Chupik, HR Manager at:

Russell Brewer and Jessa Chupik

NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY

Bag Service 399 | Fort Nelson, BC | V0C 1R0

Email: jobs@northernrockies.ca

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Director of Finance Date of Revision: October 2026

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer or designate

Employee Group: Excluded - Management

Wage Group: Management Pay Band Director D1

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance is responsible for the overall supervision, planning, organizing, direction and control of

the Finance Department and for the efficient and effective administration of the financial affairs of the

municipality, including all accounting and financial management functions. The Director leads all financial

operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, long-term financial planning, asset management, taxation,

payroll, procurement, and regulatory compliance.

The Director of Finance provides advice, guidance, and direction on financial matters to the CAO and Regional

Council and acts as the Financial Signing Officer. In conjunction with senior management staff, the Director of

Finance strives to improve the efficiency of municipal operations and the delivery of service for all functions.

Work is periodically discussed with, and reviewed by, the Chief Administrative Officer for conformance to good

practice, established policy, and attainment of organizational objectives.

The Director of Finance may delegate portions of their authority and responsibility to members of the

department but may not delegate or relinquish overall responsibility and accountability for the performance of

their responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Specific Responsibilities

Overall direction of the accounting, budgeting, revenue collections, property taxation, payroll and

expenditure control functions of the Municipality.

• Maintain the financial reporting system and recommend processes and internal controls to

preserve the integrity of financial data.

• Responsible for monitoring approved budgets on an ongoing basis, advising the Chief

Administrative Officer on the financial status of the Municipality and providing advice on

areas of concern or opportunities that will influence operations of the Municipality.

• Prepare and interpret all financial statements and management reports of the Municipality,

ensuring that departments are operating within budgets, and recommend program and

policy changes as needed.

• Assist all departments in developing annual and multi-year operating budgets and long-

range capital plans.

• Responsible for planning, implementation, and improvement of budgeting processes and

financial systems.

• Ensure the integrity of the system of internal controls over the general ledger and financial systems.

• Provide strategic direction in support of the Municipality’s Strategic Plan understanding the

role that finance can play in supporting work plan goals and objectives.

• Supervise the obtaining of insurance as deemed necessary; supervise the provision and

management of claims and insurance matters

• Prepare and arrange for the filing of any documentation necessary under the Financial Disclosure

Act, or otherwise.

• Overall management of Financial Department staff; provide leadership and direction to all

Finance Department staff with respect to recruitment, selection, training, development &

motivation, discipline and termination to ensure optimum utilization of resources.

• Ensure that inquiries and complaints regarding department policies and activities are handled

promptly, effectively, efficiently and with courtesy.

• Oversee the Financial Computer Services function, generally ensuring that objectives are being

met and that computer service standards meet the needs of the user departments;

• Ensure the timely and accurate billing of property taxes, frontage tax, utility fees, and other

Municipal revenue.

• Develop and administer the risk management program and conduct internal

audits/inspections of records to evaluate the efficiency of Departments.

• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the fields of public administration and

administrative and financial techniques/practices, and maintain awareness of political and

legal developments.

Direct the financial affairs of the Municipality ensuring compliance with legislation and regulation; and

provide advice, guidance, and direction on all financial matters to the CAO and Regional Council.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information, prepare annual financial

statements and reports.

• Ensure the timely submission of all financial statutory reports.
• Prepare and present financial reports to Council and Administration as required and advise on

policy and procedural matters that relate to financial administration.

• Develop, prepare and finalized the Five-Year Financial Plan, in collaboration with Chief

Administrative Officer, for consider and approval by Council.

• Attend meetings of Council, Committees of Council and associated bodies as required by the CAO.

• Oversee the external audit process, prepare draft financial statements and supporting

schedules and liaise with the Municipal auditors with regard to the financial audit.

• Draft bylaws and bylaw amendments for functions relating to financial management.

• Prepare advisory reports for the CAO, management, and Council on financial analysis of

operations; summarizing the Municipality’s financial position in areas of income, expenses,

and accumulated surplus.

• Prepare financial forecasts; evaluate requirements for funds and investments of surpluses.

• Develop and administer financial policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the receipt and safekeeping of all monies paid to the Municipality, for the

expenditure of all monies as duly authorized and for the proper investment of surplus and

reserve funds

2. Additional Responsibilities

The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work and are not to be

construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed under a job title or those duties

temporarily performed outside the normal line of work.

3. Statutory Roles

The Director of Finance is the officer position assigned the responsibility of financial administration as

per the Local Government Act and Community Charter, which includes the following powers, duties, and

functions:

a) Receiving all money paid to the municipality;

b) Ensuring the keeping of all funds and securities of the municipality;

c) Expending and disbursing money in the manner authorized by the council;

d) Investing funds, until required, in authorized investments;

e) Ensuring that accurate records and full accounts of the financial affairs of the municipality are

prepared, maintained and kept safe;

f) Exercising control and supervision over all other financial affairs of the municipality.

Decision Making Accountability and

Responsibility

1. Decision Making Authority/Independence

The position is expected to exercise substantial initiative and is permitted considerable independent

judgment and action in carrying out the duties of the position.

2. Impact/Consequence of Error

Decisions consistently affect Municipal operations. Inaccurate interpretation or relaying of information

will result in financial loss and/ or reputational damage to the Municipality and would result in the

Municipality’s failure to adhere to Provincial legislation.

3. Financial Impact

Improper decisions may result in severe negative legal consequences and/or substantial financial loss to the

Municipality.

4. Human Resources

This is a supervisory position.

5. Occupational Health & Safety

Ensures personal and subordinate safety while performing the duties of the position and complies with

organizational safety programs and ensures that all WorkSafe BC and other legislative safety

requirements are met.

Contacts

1. Internal

Work consistently with other Municipal staff and provide guidance and financial advice to Municipal staff

and elected officials.

2. External

Provide advice and information, both orally and in writing, to auditors, consultants, other government

agency representatives, and the general public.

Working

Conditions

1. Environment

Work is performed in office or indoor settings.

2. Physical Effort

Varying levels of physical effort, including moderate lifting, sitting, walking, standing, pushing and pulling,

reaching, and carrying. Repetitive motion office tasks such as typing.

Qualifications

1. Formal Education

Degree in public sector/local government/business administration or related discipline; OR Professional

Accounting Designation (CGA, CA, CMA); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

2. Training/Experience

Five years of experience in local government financial administration, of which three years have been at a

senior management level.

3. Professional Designation/Licenses/Memberships

CGA, CA or CMA

Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Membership in Government Finance Officers Association

4. Knowledge/Abilities/Special Skills

Knowledge of:

• finance services and programs and of related trends and developments;

• the Local Government Act & Community Charter, related Statutes, laws, regulations, and

precedents respecting Civic Government; and

• financial and auditing principles and practices (Public Sector Accounting and Auditing Standards

– PSAB); internal control systems and procedures; and municipal budgeting skills. Ability to:

• work in an environment often governed by urgency and formal deadlines;

• handle a complex and varied work load;

• lead and supervise effectively and efficiently;

• work harmoniously with government agencies, residents, personnel, other staff, and elected officials;

• serve elected officials and the client public with tact, impartiality, while preserving

confidentiality and sensitivity on issues and material dealt with on a regular basis;

• analyze and develop logical and systematic courses of action and demonstrates strong

management, communicative, and planning skills;

• strive for excellence and has comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics required for a

professional, political environment;

• work independently following department policies and procedures with minimum

supervision while maintaining a high quality level of work;

• demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes

and work cooperatively towards an efficient and effective work environment;

• produce written documents with clearly organized thought, proper sentence construction,

punctuation and grammar; and

• effectively multi-task.

Special Skills or Other

• Proficiency in computers/applications (Microsoft Office).

• Strong organizational and research skills and the ability to read and interpret information,

present numerical data in a practical manner.

• Ability to present complex financial reports.

• Knowledge of accounting systems within a government environment (Great Plains and

Diamond Municipal Financial Management) is preferred.

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