Manager of Finance / Deputy Treasurer, Town of Lincoln

Home to about 25,750 people, the Town of Lincoln is located in the Niagara region on the south shore of Lake Ontario. With one of the most diverse economies in Niagara, the Town serves the communities of Beamsville, Vineland, Jordan, Campden, Tintern, and Rockway. Steeped in a rich history and home to one of the fastest growing municipalities, Lincoln is a place to grow, a place to prosper, and a place to belong.

The Town holds a strategic position between Toronto and the Northeastern United States. It is within a day’s drive of 55% of the US and 60% of Canada’s population. Lincoln boasts quick and easy access to transportation corridors that connect to the world and the global economy.

The Town of Lincoln is looking for a progressive, innovative and customer-focused team player to assist in achieving the Town’s strategic priorities and help shape the next phase of Lincoln’s growth and development. Reporting to the Treasurer, the Manager of Finance / Deputy Treasurer is responsible for directing and overseeing the Town’s financial functions: budget, cash flow and investment management, capital planning and funding models, payroll, billing and full-cycle accounting. Responsible for assuming the roles and requirements of the Treasurer in his/her absence, as well as preparation of reports to Council and attendance at Council meetings when required. In addition, this leader champions customer service, asset management and supports fiscal sustainability and financial modernization initiatives while effectively leading staff to build a high-performance, engaged team.

The ideal candidate should possess a post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting or related field, Five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive experience and preferably a CPA designation, but equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Additional key skill includes strong communication and political acuity, team management and building, attention to detail, and leadership skills.

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If you wish to be considered for the position, please forward a cover letter and your resume in PDF format by email to Kartik Kumar at careers@lesp.ca by January 27th @11:59 pm.

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Legacy Partners and the Town of Lincoln are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff is essential to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at the time of application. In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodations will be provided by Legacy Partners and the organization throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If you would like to self-identify during the recruitment process, please fill out the IISD’s Voluntary Self-Identification Questionnaire and submit it with your application.