Chief Financial Officer

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 241,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations, procurement, treasury, taxation, budgeting, and planning. Reporting to the CAO, the CFO will advise Council on fiscal policy, risk management, and long‑term capital strategy.

The ideal candidate will provide executive leadership, integrity, and collaboration to deliver transparent financial stewardship for Burnaby residents. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Understand Operations: develop knowledge of city departments to provide proactive financial guidance to leaders.
• Establish Trusted Advisory: build credibility with Mayor and Council, supporting complex decisions.
• Drive Financial Innovation: identify opportunities for revenue, capital funding, and asset management.
• Foster Culture & Service: promote innovation and service excellence across the finance department.

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the City’s financial operations, including procurement, treasury, taxation, revenue, budgets, financial planning, payroll, and accounting functions. As a member of the City Leadership Team, the CFO serves as a strategic advisor to the CAO, Mayor, and Council on financial policies, budget strategies, long-term fiscal planning, capital reserve strategy, revenue generation, and risk management—all while promoting transparency, accountability, collaboration, and service excellence across the organization.

As CFO, you will

• Understand Operations Develop a deep understanding of the City's unique lines of business to provide proactive financial guidance and equip departmental leaders with the tools to manage their functional areas effectively.
• Establish Trusted Advisory Build trust and credibility with the Mayor and Council, positioning the finance team as a key strategic partner and support in complex decision‑making.
• Drive Financial Innovation Bring a fresh, progressive perspective to revenue opportunities, capital funding, and long-term asset management to ensure Council’s vision is achieved sustainably.
• Foster Culture & Service Instill a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and service excellence across the finance department.

As the ideal candidate, you are a strategic, solution‑oriented leader who can guide and direct a finance department to drive for organizational excellence and change. You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability, and can identify opportunities for improvement, innovation and calculated risk taking within a highly complex and regulated environment. You can establish yourself as a trusted, credible advisor to Council through transparency, strong grounding in governance and ethics, a humble approach, and commitment to community service. You bring strong interpersonal skills, and a relationship style that favors direct and authentic conversation and a shared commitment to doing what’s best for the City and its residents. As a people leader, you are capable of developing and motivating your team to execute change, while functioning as a genuine public servant committed to the organization's mission and the Burnaby Promise.

The targeted salary range for this position is $241,081- $267,853 annually, supplemented by a defined benefits pension plan and a competitive total rewards package.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. 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.

The City of Burnaby is an award‑winning organization built on a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous improvement. As British Columbia’s third‑largest city, Burnaby is a dynamic, thriving urban hub and a recognized leader in progressive municipal governance. We take immense pride in being one of Canada’s most culturally diverse communities—where over 120 languages are spoken, global perspectives are celebrated, and inclusive community connections drive everything we do.

Named one of BC’s Top Employers, the City offers an exceptional work environment rooted in equity, progressive workplace policies, and strong fiscal stewardship. Burnaby seamlessly balances rapid transit‑connected town centres with vibrant community facilities and extensive protected parklands. Guided by a bold commitment to climate action, continuous capital investment, and collaborative governance, we deliver diverse, high‑quality public services that empower our workforce and community to thrive together.

For more information on the City of Burnaby, please see www.burnaby.ca.

To learn more about why Burnaby is a Top Employer, please see https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-city-of-burnaby.