Manager of Financial Services/Treasurer

Job summary

Perform the statutory duties of Treasurer and oversee financial services for the municipality, its boards, and committees. Collaborate with the Management Team to support effective municipal operations and work with IT staff on Township computer systems and software management.

Job details

The Township of Selwyn is seeking a Manager of Financial Services / Treasurer who will, as part of the Senior Management Team, perform the statutory duties of Treasurer as defined in the Municipal Act and other such Acts or Legislation. This position is responsible for the financial services of the municipality and of all municipal boards and committees and will work with the Management Team to ensure efficient and effective operation of the municipality. The ideal candidate will possess post-secondary education in accounting or a related discipline, with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA) or equivalent. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal finance experience in a supervisory capacity is required. A Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) and/or Accredited Municipal Treasurer of Ontario (AMCTO) designation would be considered an asset. The successful individual will demonstrate excellent fiscal management, analytical, organizational, leadership and communication skills, along with a thorough working knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting, asset management, taxation, investments, auditing practices and relevant federal and provincial legislation. Possessing a high level of awareness, the successful individual will collaborate with IT staff on all aspects related to Township computer systems and software management. The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet legislated deadlines, and maintain a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality and public service is essential. The present salary range for this position is $125,133 - $152,235 based on a 40 hour work week. Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application, consisting of a resume and cover letter, by 12 noon, Monday November 2nd, 2026. Interviews are expected to be conducted the week of November 9th, 2026.

What you’ll do

Perform the statutory duties of Treasurer and oversee financial services for the municipality, its boards, and committees. Collaborate with the Management Team to support effective municipal operations and work with IT staff on Township computer systems and software management.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in accounting or a related discipline and a professional accounting designation or equivalent, plus at least five years of progressively responsible municipal finance experience in a supervisory capacity. Candidates should have strong financial, analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills, along with knowledge of municipal finance and relevant legislation; CMO or AMCTO designation is an asset.

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Asset Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Priority Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fiscal Management
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Asset Management
• Taxation
• Investment Management
• Auditing
• Municipal Finance
• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Financial Services
• Legislative Compliance
• Confidentiality
• Software Management
• Priority Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership