Manager, Financial Reporting

Town of Cochrane

Manager, Financial Reporting

Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world‑famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.

We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Manager, Financial Reporting to lead our Financial Reporting team. This role is ideal for a collaborative, hands‑on leader who values accuracy, integrity, innovation, and strong financial governance. You will provide strategic oversight while also contributing directly to financial reporting and analysis activities that support decision‑making across the organization.

Reporting to the Director, Financial & Assessment Services, this position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting while strengthening financial processes, controls, and systems across the organization.

If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic municipal environment, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in delivering meaningful financial insights — this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in one of Alberta’s fastest‑growing communities.

Why build your career with Cochrane?

Cochrane is growing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities to positively influence how municipal services are planned, funded, and delivered. As Manager, Financial Reporting, you will :

• Support financial integrity, accountability, and transparency across the organization
• Lead a high‑performing team while also contributing as a working manager
• Strengthen financial systems, controls, and reporting processes
• Support strategic decisions that shape community growth and investment
• Help guide financial planning for critical infrastructure, services, and capital priorities

Cochrane fosters a positive, high‑performing culture built on transparency, curiosity, accountability, innovation, and teamwork.

What are some of the duties of the Manager, Financial Reporting?

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Budgeting & Analysis

Leadership & Operations

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

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Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all employees, which means that everyone is responsible for health and safety. This means that you must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of your colleagues, contractors, the public, and of course, yourself by following all relevant health and safety legislation and corporate policies.

Still interested? Here’s how to apply :

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.

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