Director of Finance | Lakefront Utility Services Inc.

Cobourg - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Posting: Director of Finance

Reports To: President and CEO

Location: Cobourg Ontario

About Us

Lakefront Utility Services Inc. (LUSI) is a progressive multi-service utility based in Cobourg Ontario. We deliver essential electricity and water services to the communities we serve and support our municipal partners through innovation resiliency and regulatory excellence. LUSI is committed to safety reliability cost-effectiveness and forward-thinking solutions including intelligent grid systems and sustainable energy and water initiatives.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and experiencedDirector of Financeto lead the Finance and Regulatory Department. The Director will oversee financial management regulatory compliance and reporting for multiple entities including:

Lakefront Utilities Inc.
Waterworks
Lakefront Utility Services Inc.
Town of Cobourg Holdings Inc.
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This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring accurate timely financial reporting supporting regulatory compliance and providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders. The Director will also contribute to corporate strategy drive efficiency and support the unique multi-utility model at LUSI.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Provide direction leadership and oversight for the Finance and Regulatory Compliance Departments including customer service billing and IT.
Lead budget development departmental improvements and corporate financial initiatives.
Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on long-term strategy policy development and service delivery.
Promote innovation through AI automation and process optimization.

Financial & Regulatory Oversight

Manage financial planning accounting internal controls and reporting.
Oversee monthly financial statements internal/external audits and annual regulatory filings with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB).
Treasury functions include cash flow forecasting managing banking relationships and accounts.
Ensure compliance with IFRS PSAB GAAP and OEBs Accounting Procedures Handbook.
Direct preparation of annual and five-year budgets and financial analysis for multiple entities.
Manage external auditors tax filings and relationships with regulators (OEB IESO CRA) banks and municipalities.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the primary contact for financial and regulatory matters.
Prepare and present financial performance reports to the Board.
Build strong relationships with regulators auditors shareholders municipal partners and community stakeholders.

Team Leadership

Lead mentor and evaluate a multidisciplinary team of managers supervisors and analysts.
Set performance goals conduct evaluations and foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Conduct regular team meetings and ensure staff development.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent; CPA designation required.
Minimum 5 years experience managing a finance team in a complex organization.
Strong knowledge of IFRS PSAB GAAP and OEB regulatory accounting.
Proven ability to analyze interpret and validate complex financial information.
Exceptional leadership communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial systems; experience with automation tools an asset.
Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

Strategic leadership with strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets projects and regulatory compliance.
Strong interpersonal communication and crisis management skills.

To Apply

This is a non-union position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on October 31 2025 with the subject line: Application Director of Finance

Human Resources
Lakefront Utility Services Inc.
207 Division Street PO Box 577
Cobourg ON K9A 4L3
Email:

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory criminal background check and three professional references.

LUSI is committed to equity diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

This is a job posting for an existing vacancy.

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Job Posting: Director of FinanceReports To: President and CEOLocation: Cobourg OntarioAbout UsLakefront Utility Services Inc. (LUSI) is a progressive multi-service utility based in Cobourg Ontario. We deliver essential electricity and water services to the communities we serve and support our munici...