Manager of Financial Reporting and Analytics

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 98,831 - 123,539; Full time

Job summary

Chilliwack School District invites a collaborative finance professional to lead financial reporting and analytics, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for senior leadership and the Board. You will partner with schools and departments to develop budgets and financial plans, identify pressures, and support forecasting, using Excel and Power BI to improve tools and insights.

CPA designation with at least five years in public sector is required; you will communicate with diverse

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA) with a minimum of five years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting techniques, and financial modeling.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI for financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting automated systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Highly motivated to drive change and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budget preparation and financial reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
• Coordinate budget submissions for supplies, services, wages, and benefits.
• Verify costing for initiatives, staffing, revenues, and budget pressures.
• Review school and department budgets for alignment with district requirements.
• Analyze monthly financial results, variances, and budget-to-actuals.
• Prepare financial performance reports for district, Board, Ministry, and partners.
• Monitor capital project budgets, draws, reporting, and amortization schedules.
• Maintain finance permissions, budgets, and reporting access in the ERP system.
• Provide budgeting support and training to district leaders and staff.
• Improve financial reporting, budgeting processes, and tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Change leadership

Education

CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Chilliwack School District

Chilliwack School District No. 33 is located at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley and is privileged to operate within S'olh Temexw, the traditional territory of the Stó:lō People, enriched by the cultural heritage of the Pilalt, Sema:th, and Ts'elxwéyeqw.

Our district serves approximately 15,000 students and employs around 2,400 dedicated employees, fostering a safe, caring, and inclusive learning and working environment where all feel valued and supported. Guided by our purpose (honouring, shaping, and inspiring our past, present, and future), and grounded in the principle of Tómiyeqw, we make thoughtful, ethical decisions that support learners, our community, and future generations. Rooted in Inclusion, Diversity, Kindness, Equity, and Innovation, and strengthened by our commitment to Reconciliation, well-being, and accountability, we prioritize responsible stewardship and long-term sustainability to support high-quality learning and organizational excellence.

Syós:ys lets'e th'ále, lets'emót – one heart, one mind, working together for a common purpose.

About the Position

We are seeking applications from collaborative, analytical, and service-oriented finance professionals committed to sound budgeting, accurate reporting, and continuous improvement in public education. The Manager of Financial Reporting and Analytics provides budget information, analysis, performance monitoring, periodic financial forecasting, and financial reporting. This role works with schools and departments to develop budgets and financial plans, identify issues and budgetary pressures, recommend solutions, and support the Assistant Secretary Treasurer with district budgeting and regular forecasting.

Core Responsibilities

• Support annual budget preparation and financial reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
• Coordinate budget submissions for supplies, services, wages, and benefits.
• Verify costing for initiatives, staffing, employee costs, revenues, and budget pressures.
• Review school and department budgets for alignment with district requirements.
• Analyze monthly financial results, variances, and budget-to-actuals.
• Prepare financial performance reports for district, Board, Ministry, and partner audiences.
• Monitor capital project budgets, draws, reporting, and amortization schedules.
• Maintain finance permissions, budgets, and reporting access in the ERP system.
• Provide budgeting support and training to district leaders and staff.
• Improve financial reporting, budgeting processes, and tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Salary Range

$98,831 to $123,539. Total rewards package includes competitive salary, benefits, pension and professional development opportunities.

Are You the Ideal Candidate?

You are a collaborative and detail-oriented finance professional with strong technical expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis. You demonstrate sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across a complex public-sector environment. You are comfortable using financial systems and reporting tools, enjoy solving problems, and contribute positively to a culture of service, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CA, CGA, or CMA) with a minimum of five years of related work experience, preferably in the public sector or a similarly complex organization.
• Proficiency in contemporary budgeting, forecasting techniques, and financial modeling.
• Advanced skills in developing database-driven queries and building complex financial reporting tools using Excel and Power BI.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting automated systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the school district.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including delivering presentations.
• Analytical thinker and flexible problem solver with the ability to manage several important priorities simultaneously.
• Highly motivated to drive change and deliver results.

Chilliwack School District is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, a member of a visible minority, and/or a person with a disability.