GFOA Alberta | Deloitte Present Financial Leadership in the Public Sector

Brief Introduction:

Government and public services have substantially changed in the past decade and so have the demands on public sector leaders. As complexity has increased so have the demands on the finance function. This session will explore the leadership mindset and competencies that modern financial leaders will need to be successful. Deloitte will share industry best practices and lessons learned from work with municipalities across Canada.

What You Will Learn:

• How demands and expectations of finance professionals have changed in recent years
• What elected officials and senior administrators expect from finance
• How to articulate a compelling vision for the impact and value of the finance function
• What competencies and experiences modern finance leaders need to be successful
• How modern finance leaders spend their time

Who Should Attend:

This webinar is designed for:

• Finance leaders in municipal governance (CFO, Director of Finance, Controller, etc)
• Finance professionals who aspire to hold leadership roles in the future
• Finance professionals who are passionate about delivering value and insight to their organization
• Senior stakeholders who routinely engage with finance as an end user of their services

Benefits of Attending: 

Participants can expect to:

• Gain insight into leading practices for finance professionals
• Develop understanding of the needs of key stakeholders including elected officials
• Identify opportunities to continue to grow as a finance leader

About Your Presenter

Darren Liviniuk

Darren is a Partner in Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice based in Edmonton. Darren serves provincial, municipal, and indigenous governments across Western Canada. Darren focuses on working with government leaders to develop the confidence needed in financial information to make great decisions. Darren is a regular speaker on topics such as finance leadership, financial governance, and value-for-money for organizations such as CPA Alberta and GFOA Alberta.

Darren will be joined by additional Deloitte professionals who work with government finance leaders across Canada.