Manager, Budgets and Reporting

CITY OF BURNABY

$147K — $163K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Business, Commerce, or related field
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
  • Minimum 5 years of budgeting/financial planning experience
  • Experience managing a capital plan of at least $100 million
  • Knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards
  • Proficiency in SAP financial modules and tools
  • Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate all City capital, operating, and financial management reporting activities
  • Oversee and lead a team of finance professionals
  • Provide strategic advice on corporate financial needs
  • Develop and monitor budget plans with City departments
  • Direct period and year-end reporting and schedules
  • Establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Contribute to financial modernization initiatives as a subject matter expert

Benefits

  • Annual stipend of $791.04
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Participate in meaningful community-oriented work
  • Supportive work environment fostering diversity and inclusion
  • Chance to impact the financial stewardship of public funds
Full Job Description
Manager, Budgets and Reporting

Competition No: 2026-067

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $147,176 - $151,267 - $155,376 - $159,430 - $163,539/year

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Last Updated: 6/16/26

Reporting to the Director, Budgets and Reporting, the Manager is responsible for managing, planning, directing and coordinating all City capital, operating and/or financial management reporting activities. The position manages the corporate budget and reporting process; oversees and provides leadership, direction and guidance to a team of professional and clerical subordinates; maintains and enforces proper governance of the City's tangible capital asset registry and associated master data; provides advice and leadership to Finance staff and staff and managers in other departments on corporate financial needs; works with City departments to develop strategic management plans, monitor budget transactions, ensure appropriate data collection and analysis; directs period and year-end schedules, reporting and financial statements; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts. Performs related work as required.

As the City continues to modernize its financial planning and analysis functions, this position will have the opportunity to contribute to future initiatives as a subject matter expert. The role will support the planning and implementation of a new budgeting and reporting system, further strengthening the City's commitment to strong financial stewardship and effective governance of Burnaby taxpayers' funds.

Qualifications include Completion of a degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field, supplemented by the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with a minimum of five (5) years of budgeting/financial planning experience including responsibility for a minimum annual capital plan size of preferably at least $100 million and an annual operating budget size of preferably at least $10 million, at the management level preferably in municipal government, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Furthermore, this role requires thorough knowledge of: Canadian Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) accounting standards, the Community Charter and the Local Government Act pertaining to financial accounting, reporting and municipal budgeting; project management and application development; leadership, change management and service orientation; SAP financial modules (FI, CO, FM, PS, PM, AA), their integration points and of SAP reporting tools and their capabilities; and the principles, techniques and practices used in municipal asset management. This role also requires considerable knowledge of human resources, labour relations, and safety matters pertaining to the management and training of staff. The role also requires skill in the use of various software applications. A Driver's Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

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Annual Salary

$147,176

$151,267

$155,376

$159,430

$163,539

Special Benefit

$9,803.88 Annual Stipend

The closing date has been extended until this position is filled. New applications are welcome!

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 at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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