ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - Capital Planning and Asset Management
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
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 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.
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial processes, and internal controls, and are comfortable working with financial systems and reporting tools.
- 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.
- Analytical ability, financial modelling skills, integrity, rigour, and attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret legislation and financial requirements, work independently, exercise sound judgment, provide clear direction, and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and operational departments.
- 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
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Group insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
