Assistant Manager, Budgets and Reporting

Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby seeks an Assistant Manager, Budgets and Reporting to oversee financial reporting and budgeting processes. This role involves managing staff, developing financial policies, and ensuring compliance with municipal regulations. Candidates should possess a degree in Business Administration or Accounting and hold a CPA designation, along with supervisory experience in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related supervisory experience, preferably in municipal government.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and relevant regulations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with various contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct professional staff in financial reporting and analysis.
• Plan and coordinate preparation of financial plans and annual budgets.
• Assist in development of reporting policies and training materials.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Technical Aptitude

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Tools

SAP ERP

Business Intelligence Reporting Tools

Job description

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

This position works in the Reporting and Analysis organizational unit. Reporting to the Manager, Budgets and Reporting, the Assistant Manager, Budgets and Reporting is responsible for managing, directing, recruiting, training, coaching and evaluating the work of professional staff engaged in the preparation of financial and budget reporting and analysis as well as conducting investigations and administering discipline as required. In this role, you will plan and coordinate the preparation of financial plans and annual budgets while providing analysis and advice to managers. Assist with developing, maintaining, supporting and implementing new and revised reporting policies, processes and procedures and developing workshops and training materials in support of Finance policies and procedures for City staff. As an Assistant Manager, you will have the opportunity to participate in and review work related to year end audit reports and financial statements; validate and analyze financial information received from subordinates and other City departments and liaises with external auditors and vendors. Other responsibilities include preparing a variety of reports in accordance with corporate policies, financial accounting, auditing and budgeting policy, procedure, legislation and Canadian PSAB; drafting consolidated financial statements and collaborating with Information Technology and other departments to implement financial systems designed to provide accurate and timely financial information utilizing the City’s SAP Enterprise Resource System (ERP) and other applicable software and business intelligence reporting tools. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline, supplemented by the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with a minimum of three (3) years of related supervisory experience preferably in municipal government; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. This role requires the thorough knowledge of: Canadian Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), the Community Charter, and the Local Government Act pertaining to financial accounting, reporting and municipal budgeting. In addition, an Assistant Manager, Financial Operations will be equipped with a strong technical aptitude and advanced skills in the use of various software applications and Enterprise Resource Planning (i.e. SAP), business intelligence and other reporting tools. You will have the ability to effectively assist with the operations of the division; lead and/or participate in projects along with policy and process review and development; and interpret and administer regulations, statutes, bylaws and policies. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and deal with confidential and sensitive information are vital to this role.

Please apply online by June 25, 2025.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəyə̓ m (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview.

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.