Capital Planning and Funding Manager

City of Saint John; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in New Brunswick is seeking a skilled Finance Manager to oversee capital budget management. This full-time position requires a university degree in Business Administration and a CPA designation. Responsibilities include developing capital budgets, engaging with various stakeholders, and preparing financial reports. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in capital budget management. The organization promotes diversity and encourages applications from qualified individuals in underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Flexible Time Options Program

Diversity and Equal Opportunity workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant capital budget management experience required.
• Experience with public sector asset management is an asset.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop Capital Budget Management Policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and year-end capital financial reports.
• Support City departments with their capital budget preparation.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Research skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Finance Department, this position is responsible for the development and management of the annual Capital Budgets, Five-Year Capital Investment Plans, planning and reporting of capital related expenses, pursuit and management of capital funding agreements, and preparation of financial analysis related to funding or the capital programs. The position incorporates direction from the City’s Long Term Financial plan, Asset Management Plan, Financial Policies and changes requested by Senior Leadership.

Competition Number: 25-123

Salary: $91,554.00 - $111,103.00 per year

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: December 26, 2025

Responsibilities

• Develop Capital Budget Management Policies and procedures
• Develop the annual Capital Budgets including communicating with all service areas to determine proposed projects
• Manage updates to the five-year Capital Investment Plans
• Work directly with the City’s Asset Manager in the preparation of various Capital plans, complying with all financial policies in the development of budgets and plans
• Ensure Asset Management and Tangible Capital Assets for audited financial reporting are reconciled
• Prepare semi-annual capital budget reporting to the Finance Committee
• Work with the Engineering and Facility Management departments to define, scope and strategically phase capital project concepts

Stakeholder Engagement

• Support City departments/divisions with their capital budget preparation, needs assessment, monitoring and accountability
• Conduct research to identify and monitor funding opportunities from the Federal and/or Provincial governments or other funding sources
• Interact with agencies to ensure that the funded projects comply with program guidelines
• Act as the main point of contact for the City for all funding
• Work with the Utilities and Infrastructure department to produce the annual Capital Budgets as part of Five-Year Investment Plans
• Present the annual Capital budgets and Five-Year Investment Plans to Council and/or Executive Leadership team

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Track and develop timely reporting on third‑party funding agreements & programs; allotments, claims adjustments and issues
• Report and manage all Capital funding agreements
• Manage and track Capital funding offsets when project shortfalls/surpluses are encountered
• Manage reporting and tracking for the City’s reserve funding
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and year‑end capital financial reports for internal stakeholders, council and external agencies
• Demonstrate the leveraging of funding from other levels of government to maximize the City benefit
• Evaluate funding opportunities for co‑investment from the City
• Manage the preparations of funding applications while working with internal and external subject matter experts to prepare the documentation
• Lead and mentor a small team of 1–2 employees, setting performance expectations and fostering professional development
• Will be assigned to work on key initiatives and special projects for the City

Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Education: A university degree in Business Administration, Commerce or Economics and a recognized professional accounting designation with membership in good standing is required, ideally a CPA designation. Experience with budgeting in the public sector would be an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant capital budget management is required
• Experience with public sector and/or municipal asset management is an asset
• Ability to research and understand the various funding programs and requirements of the organization
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external funding stakeholders
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
• Multitasking, organizational and time‑management skills
• Interprets capital budget data, identifies trends, and analyzes variances
• Stays current with accounting standards, financial regulations, and industry best practices
• Excellent knowledge of proposal writing and experience working with a team to submit submissions under tight timelines
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word)
• An alternate equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

The successful applicant may be eligible to participate in a Flexible Time Options Program which includes the option of working a 4 or 5‑day work week, subject to business requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and which we serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates who belong to such groups, who are qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

Applications will be accepted through our online system only. Qualified applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes to:

City of Saint John
Attn: Hiring Committee
www.saintjohn.ca (careers)

Only those applicants being considered further will be contacted.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industry: Government Administration

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