The Financial Department, under the Director of Finance, manages all general accounting, operating and capital budgeting processes for the County in accordance with the Province of Alberta's Municipal Government Act and all related County bylaws and policies.
This includes assisting administration in preparing an annual budget in excess of $58 million, providing advice, recommendations and reports to the municipality concerning financial matters, and preparing all year end accounting entries for financial audit purposes.
Internally, the Financial Services department is responsible for financial services for all departments. This includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, payroll activities, financial reporting, and budgeting.