Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Permanent Full-Time)

Are you ready to advance your career in local government finance while enjoying living in the West Kootenays? The City of Trail is seeking a seasoned financial leader to join our team as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer. This role offers a clear succession plan, positioning you to lead our Finance team within 2-3 years.  

Reporting directly to the CAO/CFO, the Deputy CFO will serve as a crucial member of the management team, ensuring the efficient operation and supervision of all resource aspects of the Finance Department, including: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and benefits, cemetery, utility billing, property tax, financial reporting and budget functions. The Deputy CFO will work with all departments to provide professional expertise, advice and assistance as required.

In this pivotal role, the Deputy CFO 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.

The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation (CPA) in good standing or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and a minimum five year’s progressively responsible accounting experience in a municipal finance or a similar government environment, including at least two years in a supervisory or management role.

The position offers a targeted salary range of $115,000 to $123,000 annually, supplemented by a competitive benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent in municipal leadership.

A detailed job description fully outlining the duties and qualifications is available here.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume via email to hr@trail.ca. This opportunity will remain open until May 12, 2025.  We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.