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Director of FinanceTownship of Muskoka Lakes • East Kootenays (Fernie), ca
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Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Township of Muskoka Lakes • East Kootenays (Fernie), ca
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
The Community The District of Sparwood is a welcoming and resilient mountain community of approximately 4,100 residents, located in the heart of the Elk Valley in southeastern British Columbia. Sparwood offers exceptional access to outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and skiing—all while being just 1.5 hours from Cranbrook and 2.5 hours from Calgary. This is an opportunity to enjoy a balanced lifestyle while making a meaningful professional impact in local government.

The Opportunity The District of Sparwood is seeking a strategic, experienced, and collaborative Director of Finance to join its Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Finance serves as the municipality’s principal financial advisor to the CAO and Council and provides leadership over the District’s financial stewardship and long‑term sustainability. This role plays a key part in supporting sound decision‑making, fiscal accountability, and alignment with Council priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

Development and administration of operating, capital, reserve, and borrowing plans

Property taxation, utility rates, and long‑term funding strategies

Treasury functions, investments, debt management, and internal controls

Grant funding administration, reporting, and compliance

Risk management, insurance, and asset management planning

Preparation of financial bylaws, policies, and reports for Council

Advising the CAO and Council on financial condition, risks, and sustainability

Leadership and mentorship of the Finance team

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate is a finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with sound judgment, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with both elected officials and staff.

Qualifications and experience include:

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible financial administration experience

Minimum five (5) years in a financial leadership or supervisory role

Municipal finance experience and experience in a unionized environment are considered strong assets

Strong knowledge of public‑sector accounting standards and municipal governance

Proven experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and variance analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A wide range of non‑traditional education and/or equivalent work experience will be considered

Compensation & Benefits The District of Sparwood offers a competitive management compensation package, including:

The starting salary range for this position is between $116,000 and $140,000 (dependent on education and experience), with further increases based on annual performance reviews

Up to three weeks of time off in lieu of overtime

Earned Day Off (EDO) program

Flexible workplace provisions to offset overtime and support work‑life balance

Active Living Pass providing access to the Leisure Centre, fitness centre, climbing wall, pool, arena, and select drop‑in fitness classes

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

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