Corporate Finance Leader Process

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In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for The City's corporate operating and capital budgeting processes, ensuring sound financial planning, reporting, and stewardship of public resources. You will lead the development of corporate budgets, deliver financial insights to support Executive Leadership Team and Council decision-making, drive continuous improvement in budgeting practices, and oversee corporate funding strategies to support organizational priorities and long-term financial sustainability. Primary duties include:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of professional employees. This includes shifting priorities and resources within the team to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Manage and provide oversight over The City's operating and capital budgets, including corporately managed budgets like corporate contingencies, salary and wages, energy, fuel, etc.
• Review regular adjustments, apply technical guidance and provide feedback and financial recommendations to other members in Finance.
• Lead the review and development Council and Administration budget policies.
• Manage corporate funding sources, identify funding opportunities and capacity and provide recommendations to the Corporate Budget Office Manager, City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer.
• Build and develop strategic cross-functional relationships with corporate partners (Labor Relations, Human Resources, Capital Investment Planning, Corporate Planning & Performance, Finance etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and financial recommendations that impact operational initiatives and decision-making.

• Coordinate, report and communicate total city financial information. This financial information is used for decision making both internally by senior management and the Executive

  Leadership Team, as well as publicly by Council and in the media.

• Correspond with related authorities, municipalities, external auditors
  

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance or related discipline plus a professional designation such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent.

• At least 10 years of progressive finance experience.

• Experience in Financial systems, strategy, policy development, and leadership is preferred.

• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.

• Experience in cost accounting, process accounting, managerial accounting or financial reporting,

• Expertise in the governance and administration of enterprise accounting software is considered an asset.

• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems in a complex systems environment.

• The successful candidate has strong communication skills, robust problem-solving skills, management experience and leadership accountability.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Finance
• Union: Exempt
• Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)
• Compensation: Level P4 $125,909 - 157,386 per annum
• Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week earning 1 day off in a 3-week cycle.
• Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 13, 2026
• Job ID: 315611