MODG has an immediate opening for the Manager of Finance position. The normal working hours are Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (35 hours per week). Education will be a professional accounting designation along with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in a municipal setting. Attention to detail, and exceptional analytical, writing and organizational skills are essential. The annual remuneration for this position is $86,593 – $106,905 with placement to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager of Finance is responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial activities of the Municipality, including all accounting functions; assisting in the preparation of capital and operating budgets and forecasts, recording and reconciliation of accounts, preparation of financial statements and reports, identifying and continuously seek improvements in internal control processes, co-ordination of year end audit requirements and responses to audit queries. A detailed job description for the position outlining all duties and qualifications is available here.
Applications will be received by the undersigned until Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Applications should be clearly marked “APPLICATION – MANAGER OF FIINANCE” and may be submitted in person, by mail or email to the following address:
Magdelyn Connolly
Municipal Clerk & HR Coordinator
Municipality of the District of Guysborough
P. O. Box 79, 33 Pleasant Street
Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0
mconnolly@modg.ca
The Municipality of the District of Guysborough is committed to fostering an environment that embraces equity, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our organization. MODG actively promotes equity and fairness in the hiring process and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.