Director, Financial Services

Director, Financial Services
Finance & Corporate Support Services | Financial Services 
1 Vacancy | Non-Union
Competition # 26-P-44

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

The Director, Financial Services (Deputy City Treasurer) provides strategic and operational financial leadership that safeguards the City’s long‑term fiscal health and supports transparent, evidence‑informed decision‑making. Reporting to the Commissioner, the Director leads corporate budgeting, financial analysis, accounting and reporting, treasury functions, and revenue services including property taxation and utility billing. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information relied upon by the Commissioner, senior leadership, Council, and the community, and strengthens fiscal sustainability through sound policy, effective oversight, and forward‑looking funding strategies. 

The Director leads and supports all Financial Services managers, fostering an inclusive, high‑performing environment grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role provides clear, accessible financial advice to the Commissioner, senior leadership, and Council through statutory Treasurer responsibilities, and contributes to major corporate initiatives such as capital planning, long‑range financial forecasting, and interdepartmental projects. The Director builds trusted internal and external relationships, influences corporate outcomes through reliable financial insight, supports labour relations and bargaining costing, and may serve as Acting Commissioner through the departmental Director rotation when assigned. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a university degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline, a CPA designation, and all qualifications required of a Municipal Treasurer. They will bring a minimum of ten years of progressive experience in municipal or broader‑public‑sector finance, including corporate budgeting, multi‑year financial planning, forecasting, and financial modelling. At least seven years of senior leadership experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams and contributing to organizational planning, governance, and decision‑making is required. The candidate will have extensive knowledge of PSAS, Canadian GAAP, relevant municipal legislation, and the full scope of Municipal Treasurer responsibilities such as fund accounting, development charges, internal controls, asset management, and presenting financial reports to Council. 

Additionally, the candidate will demonstrate proven experience overseeing a wide range of financial operations, including accounting, payroll, taxation, revenue services, investments, utility billing, and financial reporting. They will bring strong analytical skills and experience preparing consolidated financial statements, leading year‑end processes, and working with external auditors. Experience modernizing financial systems, implementing digital tools, managing enterprise‑wide budgeting or financial information systems, and administering tax billing, collections, and assessment base management is also essential. 

Salary

Classification for this position: Non-Union Job Class 8

$164,794

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by email to recruiting@peterborough.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. (midnight) on April 8, 2026. 

To ensure your application is considered, please follow these steps: 

• Prepare one file only (PDF or Word) that includes both your résumé and cover letter
• Name your file with your first and last name (e.g., JaneSmith Comp#.pdf)
• Include the competition number in the file name, and email subject line 

We thank all applicants for their interest in the City of Peterborough. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services and facilities. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People & Culture if you require accommodation.