Chief Financial Officer
- Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
Description
Aplin is pleased to partner with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) in the recruitment of an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking financial executive who understands municipal governance, values responsible public stewardship, and has the leadership capabilities to drive meaningful organizational outcomes.
The Opportunity Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the CFO will be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing executive oversight of Financial Services, Procurement, and Assessment and Taxation.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the Municipalitys long-term financial sustainability, strengthen organizational accountability, and support informed decision-making in a complex and evolving environment.
Working closely with the CAO, Council, and senior leadership, the CFO will shape financial priorities, support sound governance, and ensure the Municipality has the strategies, systems, and resources needed to deliver on its commitments.
The Executive Profile The ideal candidate is an accomplished financial leader who combines strong technical expertise with strategic vision, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to public service.
You understand that effective municipal financial leadership extends beyond budgets and financial statements, requiring a balance of long-term financial sustainability, operational priorities, governance responsibilities, and community expectations.
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Responsibilities
The CFO at Aplin's client, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, will lead the finance, procurement, and assessment and taxation departments. The role advises the CAO, Council and senior leaders on long-term financial sustainability and sound decisions.
Requirements
Candidates need an accomplished financial leadership background, strong technical expertise, strategic vision and sound judgment. A commitment to public service and an understanding of municipal governance are expected.
Skills
- Financial strategy
- Municipal budgeting
- Financial reporting
- Financial governance
- Procurement oversight
- Property assessment and taxation
- Executive leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Council and senior leadership engagement
- Long-term financial planning
- Financial risk management
- Decision support
- Public sector accountability
Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Chief Financial Officer
- CFO
- municipal finance
- public sector finance
- financial leadership
- financial strategy
- budgeting
- financial reporting
- procurement
- assessment and taxation
- municipal governance
- long-term financial sustainability
- Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
- RMWB
- executive finance
- public administration
Seniority
Executive