The Town of Golden is seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Services Lead to provide guidance for our financial services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant ready to step into management, to gain broad municipal experience and develop the skills needed to advance into more senior leadership roles. For the right candidate, there is a clear pathway to advancement to Deputy Chief Financial Officer within 1–2 years.
At the Town of Golden, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative, supportive, and team-focused workplace where employees are encouraged to grow and expand their skills. We believe in lifelong learning and are committed to investing in our employees’ success - through mentorship, professional development, and hands-on opportunities to gain experience in all aspects of municipal finance.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Services Lead provides leadership in financial management, reporting, and analysis. This position oversees the Town’s daily financial operations, ensuring integrity, transparency, and compliance with legislative requirements and Public Sector Accounting Standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising and mentoring a team of five finance and administrative staff to support seamless operations.
- Leading the annual audit processes and liaising with external auditors.
- Overseeing financial reporting, accounting functions, and office administration.
- Recommending process improvements and contributing to policy development.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Chartered Professional Accountant Designation or planned enrolment in the CPA Program.
*A combination of relevant education and experience in Financial Services may be considered. - Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in finance.
- Sound understanding of Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards.
- Proficiency in using financial software and tools, as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and team building skills.
- Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record Check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience implementing successful process enhancements.
- Experience in local government finance
This is an exempt position with a competitive annual salary range of $90,000-$100,000, a comprehensive benefits plan, relocation expenses, flexible work options, and membership in a generous municipal pension plan.
How to Apply
Please submit applications electronically, by post, or in person on or before
Friday, November 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm (Mountain Time) to:
Attention: Carolyn Brown, Director of Finance/CFO
810 9th Avenue South, Box 350 Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Phone: 250-344-2271
E-mail: cfo@golden.ca
*Applications must include a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience.
About Golden
Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Golden offers an extraordinary live-work-play lifestyle. Our small, close-knit community of approximately 4,000 residents combines a welcoming small-town atmosphere with breathtaking mountain scenery, world-class recreation, and a vibrant arts and cultural scene. Surrounded by six of Canada’s most spectacular national parks, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and endless outdoor adventures, Golden offers both excitement and tranquility - all within a few hours of Revelstoke, Banff, and Calgary.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We reserve the right to collect both direct and indirect information about any applicant selected for an interview.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.