City of Trail welcomes new Deputy Chief Financial Officer

City of Trail’s new Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Robertson, CPA, has had her first day of work in Trail’s City Hall. Kelly brings 16 years of experience in professional financial management and accounting, making her exceptionally well-equipped to serve as a crucial member of the City’s management team. Reporting directly to the CFO, her role offers a clear succession plan, positioning her to lead the City’s finance team within the next three years.

“I’m very excited to be here,” said the City’s Deputy CFO on her first day in Trail’s City Hall. “I was born and raised in Greater Trail, moved around the interior a bit, and am happy to be back home.”

“No one is more excited than me,” said the City's CAO/CFO Colin McClure. “Kelly brings a wealth of skills and experience, and will help us move forward on being more efficient. Last year was quite good, but I can see it getting even better. Kelly is going to play a key role in that.”

Kelly previously managed finances for the City of Castlegar as well as in the private sector. She understands the importance of meeting legislative obligations under the Community Charter, Local Government Act, and other relevant statutes. This experience directly aligns with her new role, where she will:

coordinate the development of the annual operating and capital budgets, including the Five-Year Financial Plan and Tax Rate Bylaw;
manage utility and property tax billing and collections, ensuring timely and accurate calculation of tax levies and compliance with statutory deadlines;
provide leadership and oversight to Finance Department staff, promoting high standards of customer service, efficiency, and accountability.
support policy development and business process reviews to identify opportunities for efficiency, improved service delivery, and cost savings;
oversee procurement and purchasing processes in accordance with applicable legislation and City policy, including oversight of RFQs, tenders, and service contracts.