Senior Finance Officer

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services, the Senior Finance Officer provides a full range of clerical and customer support services for accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receiving, utilities, and taxation functions and reconciles sub-ledgers to the various asset and liability general ledger accounts. There is responsibility for handling and resolving customer inquiries and maintaining files for the department. Incumbent is required to rotate within the Finance Division as deemed necessary by the Manager. This position will assist with the coordination of the day-to-day operations and provide mentorship, review and guidance to the Finance Officers.

This position requires the incumbent to have a post-secondary diploma in accounting or a related field. Enrollment in a CPA Program or CPA Prep program is also required. In addition, a minimum of four years of practical experience in an accounting or financial environment and one year of supervisory experience is required

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $92,039.53 plus a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a defined benefit pension plan, as well as housing and vacation travel allowances totaling $450 per month.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than January 17, 2025.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at to submit your resume and proof of education.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.