Director of Finance/Treasurer
About Middlesex County:
Middlesex County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern Ontario. We offer a thriving business climate, easy access to transportation routes, and quality of life. Middlesex County offers residents easy commutes, safe communities, a diverse economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, affordable housing, an array of educational opportunities and bountiful recreation and cultural choices in a picturesque setting. The County’s administration headquarters are located in London, but Middlesex County is comprised of unique villages, towns and rural communities that have great attractions for residents and tourists.
At Middlesex County, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters innovation and leadership.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance plays a key leadership role as a member of the Senior Management Team, providing strategic and operational oversight for all functions within the Finance Department. This includes financial planning and reporting, asset management, investments, risk management and insurance, procurement and payroll services. The Director offers expert financial advice, accurate and timely financial reporting and guidance to the CAO, County Council, and the Senior Management Team to support informed decision-making and long-term fiscal sustainability. The role is also responsible for developing and recommending both short- and long-term financial strategies, leading the coordination and presentation of the annual budget, and fulfilling the statutory duties of the Treasurer in accordance with the Municipal Act.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in business, finance, accounting, commerce or a related field.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Designation is required.
- 10 years of directly related experience at a senior management level in a large, highly diversified public or private sector organization with significant work experience in the areas of budget, financial reporting, procurement, accounting, and fiscal policy development and implementation.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and standards, including the Municipal Act, Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Development Charges Act, Procurement By-laws, and other applicable financial and administrative legislation and regulations.
- Possess and maintain a valid Class “G” Ontario driver’s licence and have access to a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
- Current Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to Middlesex County.
Additional details and a full job description are available at www.middlesex.ca.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $85.76 to $100.33 per hour for 35 hours per week
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Flexible work opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email at hr@middlesex.ca by 4:30 p.m. on September 5, 2025.
We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Middlesex County.
Accommodations:
Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.
Additional Information:
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
