The RDKB is seeking applicants for our Assistant Manager of Finance position, located at in Trail, BC. This is a temporary, full-time position initially on a 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension.

Reporting to the General Manager of Finance, the Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities and operations of the finance department, leading a time of 3 full-time and up to 2 casual staff. This position oversees the Finance Department’s responsibilities of full-cycle bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and purchasing. The Assistant Manager maintains cash flow and monitors bank transactions, ensuring established internal financial controls are followed as well as ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies.

This position will suit candidates with qualifications in accounting or business administration, with at least 5 years experience in a related role, along with 2 years of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a busy and diverse organization and will possess work experience in a government setting coupled with excellent teamwork, organizational and communications skills.

The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes vacation and sick leave, wellness allowance, extended health benefits and disability insurance. We value work/life balance, with an Earned Day Off program that allows participating staff to take every other Friday off.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where we enjoy working collaboratively to deliver smart and sustainable service to our constituents. The RDKB and its teams have been recognized with accolades in finance, safety, leadership, environmental initiatives and more. If you’re looking for a meaningful job, a great place to live and real work/life balance, please submit your application.

Applicants must possess the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent.
• Possess and be a member in good standing with a professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, or CA).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial operations experience; ideally in a  local government or large organization (preferred).
• 2 years (minimum) people management/supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of PSAB, Community Charter and Local Government Act.
• Expert abilities with financial processing systems – ideally with Vadim/iCity, or other government related systems.
• Professional skills with Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn and become proficient in new software.
• Experience with financial transformation projects such as procure-to-pay and record-to-report would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to act with tact and diplomacy while working with the public and coworkers, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Valid BC Driver’s license

For more information about this opportunity, please review the Job Description.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm Tuesday November 12, 2024. Applications must be made through the RDKB website. 

Position Information

Status:                   Full Time, Temporary (1 year)
Hours of work:    Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week
Compensation:   $103,000 – $113,000 annually

To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada. The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.

About Us

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,200 km2 region. Join us here where you’ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.