Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer shall be responsible and accountable to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the general management of the administration and affairs of the Finance Department and Asset Management. The Director acts as the municipal officer in charge of technical and administrative policy for the Finance Department, including accounting and taxation. The Director serves as the Treasurer for the Municipality and is requested to adhere to the statutory requirements of the Municipal Act.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the non-union departmental staff responsible for accounting, taxation services, and Asset Management. Act as the Municipal Treasurer, as delegated and appointed by the Council
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
What Thames Centre has to Offer:
- 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.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
Ready to Apply?
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
Email: jbrick@thamescentre.on.ca
