Website RM of Riding Mountain West
The R.M. of Riding Mountain West is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to manage all financially related activities within our community. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the CFO will play a crucial role in ensuring financial stability and transparency.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supervisory Duties:
o Supervise Finance Coordinator and Public Works Executive Assistant in financial duties.
2. Annual Financial Statements:
o Arrange for Audit Tender.
o Liaise with Auditors to establish timelines and processes.
o Ensure completion of year-end accounting transactions.
o Provide necessary information and answer auditor queries.
o Present audited financial statements to council.
o Submit audited financial statements to the Ministry and make them available to the public.
3. Financial Activities:
o Perform monthly bank reconciliation (weekly in October).
o Ensure subsidiary ledgers and activities are balanced.
o Report monthly to Council on various funds.
o Manage GST and PST returns.
o Apply for and report on grants.
o Handle LUD and SAVED financials.
o Manage annual lease holder invoices and provincial reports.
o Process debenture payments and local improvement projects.
o Draft and report on the budget, calculate mill rates, advise on capital budget and services plans.
o Manage the tax roll, apply penalties, and handle tax sale processes.
o Conduct necessary studies (water rates, garbage collection, etc.).
o Manage municipal funds’ investments.
o Liaise with fire departments, LUD committee, and Broadband Committee on financial matters.
4. Other Duties:
o Attend council meetings as required.
o Manage general insurance policy.
o Arrange staff training.
o Answer public and institutional financial inquiries.
o Prepare draft bylaws and policies.
o Assist in administrative matters.
o Serve as Treasurer for the Inglis and Area Trust Fund and the SAVED Committee.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes attention Glenda Lemcke to:
· Email: ac.ts1741040624ewmr@1741040624oac1741040624
· Mail: Box 110, Inglis, Manitoba R0J 0X0
· Drop-off: 118 Mainstreet, Inglis, Manitoba
For a full job description and community profile, visit www.rmwest.ca.
To apply for this job email your details to cao@rmwest.ca