Chief Financial Officer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This role offers strategic leadership opportunities within municipal finance, requiring specialized skills and experience but providing significant influence and competitive salary.
- Competitive salary in the range for public sector CFO roles
- Opportunity to influence local governance and finance
- Requires significant experience and CPA designation
- High responsibility with potential stress factors
Pros
- Leadership role with significant impact on municipal operations
- Competitive compensation for public sector
- Opportunities for strategic decision-making and policy influence
Cons
- Requires CPA designation and extensive experience
- High responsibility level may lead to stress
- Potential bureaucratic and compliance obstacles
Who it's for
Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced finance professionals with CPA credentials
- Leaders in public finance sectors
- Individuals looking to make a community impact
Not recommended for
- Inexperienced candidates in finance
- Those unfamiliar with municipal regulations
- Individuals seeking fully remote or flexible schedules
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Position Title: Chief Financial Officer
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Chief Administrative Officer
Bargaining Unit: Non-Union/Confidential
JOB SCOPE:
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for providing leadership and support to the administrative and corporate functions and for management of municipal finances and all financial functions. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer in the daily operations of the Municipality.
MAIN FUNCTIONS
- Liaise with and make recommendations to the Chief Administrative Officer on corporate priorities and policies, bylaws, etc. to achieve objectives and improve department operations.
- Oversee the preparation and administration of the budget.
- Research and provide information on financial implications and making recommendations for all background requests presented to Council.
- Ensure that the Municipality maintains public sector accounting compliance.
- Authorize entering into agreements and contracts as per policy.
- Assist the Chief Administrative Officer in the development of departmental related policies and bylaws; provides input on legislative requirements.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Ensure that appropriate operational systems, practices and procedures are in place.
- Analyze proposed provincial and federal legislation as it affects the Municipality.
- Advise the Chief Administrative Officer on risk management issues.
- Coordinate preparation of financial forecasts.
- Ensure adherence to Code of Conduct.
- All other duties as assigned by the CAO.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Chartered Professional Accountant Designation.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in municipal management or senior management operations.
- Expertise and understanding of Municipal Government Acts, bylaws, policies and procedures.
- Expertise with municipal finances, budgets, fixed assets, investments, insurance policies and vehicle registration.
- Experience working with SAP would be considered an asset.
- Criminal Records Check verification is required as a condition of employment. Vulnerable sector check may also be required for those working with vulnerable populations.
- Medical assessments including but not limited to physical, vision, and hearing tests may be required. The assessments must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. This will take place at a later date.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to interact well with, and respond to inquiries from employees, management, Council and Ratepayers.
- Ability to work collaboratively, ensuring interpersonal skills contributes to effective team functioning and performance.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time constraints.
- Ability to interpret, implement and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:
** Please ensure copies of your education and any relevant certifications are included with your resume. Kindly email these documents to jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca quoting the provided reference number.**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, 4:00 PM
Applications quoting REFERENCE NO. 25.71-E can also be directed to:
Human Resources Department - Cape Breton Regional Municipality
320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 7B9
Fax: 902-563-5582 E-mail: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca
OR through our drop-off box: Main Floor, City Hall during regular working hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
