Finance Manager

Company Description The City of Morden is a municipal government located in southern Manitoba, Canada, within Treaty No. 1 Territory. The community is known for attractions such as the annual Corn and Apple Festival, the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, and the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame. The City’s mission is to foster a welcoming, prosperous, healthy, and safe community rooted in inclusivity, diversity, and respect for its history and core values. The City of Morden is committed to sustainable, responsible growth while providing services that enhance quality of life for residents and visitors.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager oversees day-to-day, monthly, and cyclical financial operations, including cash receipting, receivables, payables, assessment, taxation, account reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis, regulatory and statutory reports, utilities, and licensing. This role manages departmental staff to achieve organizational goals and meet performance and behavioural expectations.

Key Responsibilities

General & Financial Management

• Oversees administration staff, statutory requirements, financial management, and planning functions of the Finance Department under the direction of the Director of Finance.
• Develops and maintains effective systems and records on financial accounting functions.
• Prepares monthly financial statements (including account and bank reconciliations) and distributes them to Department Heads.
• Ensures the ERP software system is effectively utilized and processes are documented without weaknesses, leveraging a strong knowledge of accounting and internal financial control systems.
• Accounts for all City assets, values, and amortization based on appropriate backup documentation via Tangible Capital Assets lists in compliance with PSAB accounting requirements.
• Reviews tax certificates for accuracy and completeness, prepares supplementary tax notices, and assists with year-end audit working papers.
• Assists in implementing an annual uniform budget process that delivers accurate operating and capital estimates in accordance with Provincial Government Legislation and City policy.
• Interprets and drafts City financial policies and procedures, ensures division compliance, and manages financial records for external organizations operating under municipal oversight.

Managerial & Supervisory

• Prepares the annual budget for the Administration Department and submits it to the Director by the established deadline.
• Supervises Finance Division staff, coordinates workloads, provides performance management, mentors team members, and ensures proper onboarding and training.
• Handles hiring, evaluation, discipline, and dismissal of staff within the Administration Department.
• Communicates and coaches employees on the Municipal Employee Code of Conduct, Ideal Team Player expectations, and the City of Morden’s mission and values.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related discipline (municipal finance experience is an asset).
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in a financial role. Public-sector or municipal accounting experience and supervisory experience are preferred.
• Certifications: Completion of, or enrollment in, the Manitoba Municipal Administrators Certificate Program is required.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and business computer applications.
• Sound knowledge of accounting and operating systems, as well as payroll source deductions.
• Strong communication and public relations skills.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team dedicated to providing quality service to the community.

- Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume before October 31, 2026.

- Candidates must reside within the Morden area or be prepared to relocate, and hold Canadian citizenship or valid permanent residency.

- Certifications or credentials obtained outside of Canada must include a valid educational equivalency assessment, which must be sent directly from the equivalency assessment service to the City of Morden upon hire.

We appreciate all applications. However, only those considered for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Morden is committed to building an inclusive, barrier-free workplace and community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.