The Corporation of the County of Huron’s Corporate Services department is seeking a full-time Deputy Treasurer!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Treasurer, Director of Corporate Services, the Deputy Treasurer role is responsible for financial reporting and analysis, accounting, payroll, budgeting, audit preparation, and supporting asset management and capital planning. The Deputy Treasurer also provides day-to-day oversight of a team of finance staff and Treasury operations, and ensures internal controls and financial policies are being followed. This position assumes the duties of the Treasurer in their absence.

What We Offer

At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first.  We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion.  We offer our staff competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities.  When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge.  We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff.  When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand.  It’s a great place to work!

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Role and Responsibilities

• Manage and provide oversight to a team of finance staff.
• Manage the financial and accounting systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting and meeting statutory requirements, including operating, reserves and tangible capital assets.
• Prepare the Year End Financials for review by the Auditor and approval of Council.
• Manage the audit process.
• Oversee the departmental and consolidated monthly financial reporting for Council
• Oversee and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and payroll.
• Oversee and manage the Tax Policy and Tax Levy process with the Lower Tiers and make recommendations to Council.
• Work closely with the Treasurer in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Responsible for various Provincial and Federal reporting, including the Financial Information Return (FIR).
• Monitor internal controls to ensure compliance and make recommendations to enhance or refine policies.
• Assist with the asset management planning process.
• Assumes the role of Treasurer in their absence.
• Performs special assignments or other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education

• Equivalent to University graduation with professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA or CA).
• Up to 9 years previous accounting experience plus 1 year on-the-job to gain understanding and knowledge of funding possibilities, knowledge of each department’s funding and activity.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of GAAP, PSAB (Public Sector Account Board) Standards, municipal
• Working knowledge of financial legislation/regulations including the Municipal Act and the Assessment Act.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem solving, communication, research, financial and time-management skills.
• Leadership skills, including staff performance management, coaching, training, recruitment and retention.
• Proficiency working in a computerized environment, specifically Microsoft Office
• applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and tasks, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to learn and apply new technology as it relates to financial software and systems.
• Demonstrated customer focus and ability to build strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders; commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with departmental and corporate contacts at all levels

Competitive Compensation

• $58.77 – $68.75 per hour; as per the 2025 non-union pay grid
• Comprehensive benefit package
• OMERS pension plan
• Paid time off

Please forward your letter of application and resume to humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca

Submission Guidelines:

• We would love to have you join our team!  To apply for this position, please ensure that:
• Email subject is “Deputy Treasurer”
• The cover letter is a maximum of one page
• Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
• The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.