Manager, Financial Services
Full-Time Permanent (35 Hrs/Week)
Competition TOS2026-20
Strathmore is hiring!
The Town of Strathmore is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to join our team as Manager, Financial Services. As a trusted partner to leadership, the Manager will drive financial sustainability, strengthen internal controls, and foster strong relationships across departments. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to contribute to the Town’s long-term financial resilience and help shape a thriving municipal organization.
Why Join Us?
Benefits from Day One: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, health and wellness spending account, pension enrolment, and more!
Vacation starts at 3 Weeks: Plus 3 additional days off to recharge at year-end!
Exclusive Facility Access: Enjoy complimentary use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities, including the Aquatic Centre, Arena, and Sports Centre with indoor walking track.
What You’ll Do:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Manager, Financial Services oversees and leads the activities of the financial services team and provides specialized support to the CFO assisting in the delivery of effective budgeting, financial analysis, and long-term financial planning functions.
This position owns external and internal financial reporting for the organization, including the year-end financial statement audit. The Manager will support the CFO by preparing advanced financial analysis, identifying trends and insights, and providing accurate financial information to departments and leadership to support informed decision-making.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity or about what the Town offers their employees? Visit Strathmore.ca/careers
Why Strathmore?
Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors and staff.
We’re a close-knit community just outside of Calgary, where you can enjoy the best of both small-town living and big-city amenities.
Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:
· Post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, or commerce
· Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
· 5-10 years of progressive experience in a public sector setting, preferably in Municipal government
· Municipal government experience and an understanding of municipal accounting, property assessment, and reporting guidelines is preferred
· Familiarity with annual budgets, forecasting, full cost recovery concepts, and long-term planning principles
· Comprehensive knowledge of accounting information systems (Ex: Great Plains/ Diamond, Questica)
· 3-5 years proven leadership in progressive roles
Or interview questions are designed to assess the following competencies:
· Ability to perform at a managerial level including effective supervisory, coaching, mentoring, and human resource management
· Possess excellent attention to detail, time management, and task prioritization skills
· Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
· Ability to explain technical concepts and theories to non-technical audiences
· Working knowledge of various software packages and network computer systems
· Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
Application:
Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2026-20 to: [email protected].
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.
The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62.37-$69.02 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: In person
