South Frontenac Hires New Financial Director

Mar 06, 2024

South Frontenac Township has mined the finance department of the City of Kingston in their search for a new Director of Corporate Services-Treasurer.

Arundhati Mohile, joined South Frontenac Township this week as the new Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer.

A township release said that, “Arundhati has extensive experience in the municipal sector, having worked in a number of senior finance and operational roles for various municipalities in Ontario over the past 15 years, including as the Treasurer for the Township of Malahide, and most recently as a Manager in the City of Kingston’s Finance Department.”

“Arun brings to the table many of the qualities we were looking for,” says Chief Administrative Officer Louise Fragnito. “She has very strong analytical skills and experience in risk management, strategic planning and IT initiatives as well as financial management. She is a great addition to our team.”

Mohile replaces Shelley Sttedall in the role. Stedall left the township’s employ in December of 2023 to take on the role of Director of Finance – Treasurer at Loyalist Township. When she left the South Frontenac Township’s employ, Stedall cited the shorter commute to Loyalist from her home in Belleville as a motivating factor for making the switch.

Stedall took on the role with South Frontenac after the former treasurer, Louise Fragnito, became the Chief Administrative Officer of the township in April of 2022.

“Financial sustainability and prudent financial management through long-term planning is identified as a core value in South Frontenac’s new Strategic Plan. While some municipalities are still in budget deliberations, South Frontenac Council passed its 2024 budget in December 2023,” said the township release.

“We have always been fortunate to have knowledgeable people at the helm who have helped us maintain a strong financial position in South Frontenac,” said Mayor Ron Vandewal. “Council looks forward to working with our new Director to manage our operations and assets in a responsible and financially sustainable manner.”