Manager, Financial Services / Deputy Treasurer

The Manager, Financial Services / Deputy Treasurer is essential for providing guidance to financial and administrative staff, as well as ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the municipality’s financial systems and services. The ideal candidate will have experience in a municipal setting.

Reporting to the Treasurer/Deputy CAO, this position assists in the statutory duties of the Treasurer as defined in the Municipal Act and other Acts of Legislature as delegated by the Treasurer.  This position will serve as custodian of the revenues and securities for the municipality which includes, but is not limited to accounting functions, processing financial reports, maintaining files and records. 

The current salary range is $79,032 to $92,456, based on a 35-hour workweek. Benefits and OMERS pension are also offered for this position.

The Township of Norwich is located within the County of Oxford in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, with beautiful countryside, villages, and productive farmland.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or enrolment in a CPA program considered an asset. 
• Three years municipal experience in a financial setting is preferred.
• Experience preparing budgets and improving financial processes considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the municipal Property Tax system, including legislative requirements related to tax arrears, tax sales and tax rates considered an asset.
• A self-motivated, highly organized individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the public.
• Must possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be capable of multi-tasking and working with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in the use of office related software, fluent with spreadsheets and general ledger systems. Experience with municipal related financial software an asset.

A detailed job description can be found on our website at:  www.norwich.ca

Applicants for this position are invited to submit a detailed resume by e-mail no later than Thursday, November 27th, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. to hr@norwich.ca 

Personal information collected will be used solely for applicant selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.  The Township of Norwich is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA), upon advance notice of specific accommodation required.

• Three years municipal experience in a financial setting is preferred.
• Experience preparing budgets and improving financial processes considered an asset.