ASSISTANT TREASURER - Finance, Capital Planning and Asset Management

MHRP/MPRH (by/par R-2)

140d•CA$89,721

About The Position

The Campbellton Regional Community is seeking an Assistant Treasurer to join its Finance team in a key leadership role. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services – Finance/Treasurer, the successful candidate will serve as the department’s second-in-command and contribute directly to the sound financial management of the municipality’s capital operations, long-term planning, financial reporting quality, and the supervision of assigned Finance Department staff. This is an opportunity to take on a visible and meaningful role within the organization. The Assistant Treasurer will help strengthen financial planning, support sound decision-making, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the municipality through rigorous oversight of capital investments, strong financial analysis, and effective operational support within the Finance Department.

Requirements

We are looking for a finance professional who combines technical strength, sound judgment, leadership ability, and a strong understanding of structured financial management in a public or comparable environment.
The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
They bring a minimum of five years of progressively responsible and transferable experience in finance or accounting, including demonstrated experience of supervising staff, coordinating workflows, and overseeing financial functions.
They have a strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial processes, and internal controls, and are comfortable working with financial systems and reporting tools.
The successful candidate demonstrates solid knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and ideally has experience related to capital budgeting, debt financing, and asset management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Sage (ACCPAC) or comparable enterprise financial systems is required.
Professionally, they stand out for their analytical ability, financial modelling skills, integrity, rigour, and attention to detail.
They can interpret legislation and financial requirements, work independently, exercise sound judgment, provide clear direction, and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and operational departments.
They also have the leadership qualities required to support, guide, and mobilize a team in a dynamic municipal environment.
Bilingualism in French and English, both oral and written, is required.

Nice To Haves

A CPA designation, or progress toward one, is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the financial administration and monitoring of municipal capital projects
Supporting the City’s multi-year capital planning, financing strategies, and debt-related tracking
Contributing to asset management, capital forecasting, and financial reporting for senior leadership and Council
Participating in annual budget preparation, quarterly forecasting, and variance analysis related to capital and infrastructure spending
Supporting audit preparation, financial compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements
Providing day-to-day supervision of assigned Finance staff, including workflow coordination, coaching, and development support
Contributing to process improvements, internal controls, and overall departmental effectiveness
Acting on behalf of the Director of Corporate Services – Finance/Treasurer, as required, within delegated authority