Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services

101 Ranchehouse Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Cochrane is located in the breathtaking Bow Valley corridor in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southern Alberta. With a population of over 37,000 people, and growing steadily every year, Cochrane is a thriving town, surrounded by world-famous ranch country. Our western heritage is reflected in the Town’s architecture and our friendly people. The Town of Cochrane welcomes innovative and skilled individuals to join our team of over 250 employees.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services provides enterprise-wide leadership for the Town's financial stewardship, corporate governance, and organizational effectiveness. The role leads Finance and Assessment Services, Legislative and Administrative Services, and Information Services.

As the Town's senior financial executive, the Executive Director is responsible for advancing long-term fiscal sustainability through oversight of financial planning, taxation and assessment, reserves, debt and capital financing, investments, infrastructure lifecycle funding, and enterprise risk management. Serving as the principal financial advisor to the CAO and Council, the position provides expert guidance on fiscal strategy, growth management, organizational performance, and governance.

The Executive Director champions service excellence, innovation, organizational effectiveness, and people leadership across Corporate Services,



ensuring divisional priorities align with Council's vision and the Municipal Strategic Plan while supporting the Town's long‑term sustainability and growth.

Why You Should Join Us:

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of Alberta's fastest‑growing communities. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will influence the Town's financial sustainability, growth strategy, infrastructure investment, and organizational performance while serving as a trusted advisor to the CAO and Council.

You will lead a diverse Corporate Services portfolio encompassing Finance, Information Services, Legislative Services, and Administrative Services, driving innovation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across the organization. Equally important, you will help foster a high‑performing, values‑driven culture grounded in collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.

At the Town of Cochrane, your leadership will have a lasting impact on the community, helping ensure the long‑term sustainability, financial health, and resilience of the organization and the services residents rely on every day.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Governance

- Provide strategic leadership for the Finance and Corporate Services division, ensuring alignment with Council priorities, the Municipal Strategic Plan, and organizational objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CAO and Council on financial,



operational, and strategic matters.
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, governance standards, and workplace safety requirements.
- Foster strong relationships with Council, stakeholders, government partners, and the community.

Strategic Financial Leadership

- Lead the Town's long‑term financial sustainability strategy, including taxation, reserves, debt, investments, capital financing, and growth funding.
- Direct multi‑year financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and enterprise financial risk management.
- Ensure financial plans support asset management, infrastructure lifecycle requirements, and Council priorities.
- Provide transparent, actionable financial advice and reporting to the CAO and Council.

Financial Stewardship

- Oversee all financial operations, reporting, controls, audits, and compliance with PSAS and municipal legislation.
- Ensure the integrity, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting.
- Lead financial technology and ERP initiatives that enhance organizational performance and accountability.

People Leadership

- Provide executive oversight of Finance and Assessment Services, Legislative and Administrative Services, and Information Services.
- Lead and develop a high‑performing leadership team, driving accountability, service excellence, innovation, and organizational effectiveness.
- Advance digital transformation, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster an inclusive, team-oriented, and psychologically safe workplace culture.

Your Qualifications:

- Degree in Busi

📌 Executive Director, Finance and Corporate Services (Cochrane)
🏢 Cochrane RancheHouse
📍 Cochrane