Posted 4 days ago
Financial Coordinator - Engineering & Operations
@ City of Fredericton
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Overview
The City of Fredericton is hiring a Financial Coordinator for its Engineering & Operations Department. The role handles budget monitoring, variance analysis, capital requisitions and financial reporting, reporting to the Supervisor of Finance & Administration. The position is full-time with a salary of $68,946.44 to $90,923.03 annually plus a $279.98 biweekly benefit spending allowance.
Responsibilities:
- Traiter les réquisitions de capital pour plusieurs divisions
- Effectuer les analyses de variance mensuelles des dépenses d'exploitation
- Préparer les écritures de journal et les imputations
- Examiner les dépenses et les bons de commande pour en assurer la codification et la conformité
Requirements summary:
- Baccalauréat ou diplôme collégial en administration des affaires ou domaine connexe
- 2 ans et plus d'expérience en coordination financière ou soutien comptable
- Expérience en budgétisation et prévisions, un atout
- Maîtrise d'Oracle et d'Excel, un atout
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Business Administration, Accounting, Finance |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
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City of Fredericton
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Full company description
The City of Fredericton is New Brunswick's capital city; a smart, sustainable community, known for its enviable quality of life. Fredericton is home to 77,000+ people, whose diversity and experiences make this city a great place to live and work. Here you can find abundance of recreational, leisure, art and cultural opportunities. We think it’s vital that residents be involved in the City’s decision-making process and that you have a voice on municipal issues that affect you. Engage Fredericton www.engagefredericton.ca is part of our overall commitment to public engagement, and it’s one way of ensuring residents are aware of engagement opportunities and that you’re able to contribute to our City’s growth. Follow our page to find out more about what we do and how to be part of our team! _________________________ Fredericton est la capitale du Nouveau-Brunswick; c’est une ville intelligente et durable, reconnue pour sa qualité de vie enviable. Ses 77 000 habitants, sa population diversifiée et son cadre de vie font de Fredericton une ville où il fait vraiment bon habiter et travailler. Ici, l’offre récréative, artistique et culturelle qui vous est proposée est abondante. Pour nous, il est essentiel que les résidents soient associés au processus décisionnel de la Ville et qu’ils puissent s’exprimer sur les dossiers municipaux qui les concernent. Parlons-en Fredericton (www.parlonsenfredericton.ca) s’inscrit, justement, dans le cadre de cette démarche de consultation publique. C’est un des moyens à notre disposition pour vous informer des différentes actions de consultation et vous donner l’occasion d’apporter votre pierre à la croissance de notre ville. Suivez notre page pour en apprendre davantage sur ce que nous faisons et pour savoir comment vous joindre à notre équipe!
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,452
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 407
- Reported office locations
- 397 Queen St, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1B5, CA
- Business categories
- GovTech
- Government
- Law Enforcement
- Public Safety
- Municipal Agencies
- Government and public administration
- Other recorded names
- City of Fredericton
- City of Fredericton Career Site
- City of Fredericton | Ville de Fredericton
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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The City of Fredericton is New Brunswick's capital city; a smart, sustainable community, known for its enviable quality of life. Fredericton is home to 77,000+ people, whose diversity and experiences make this city a great place to live and work. Here you can find abundance of recreational, leisure, art and cultural opportunities. We think it’s vital that residents be involved in the City’s decision-making process…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Title: Financial Coordinator - Engineering & Operations
Salary: $2,642.74 - $3,485.11 biweekly | $68,946.44 - $90,923.03 annually
BSA: $279.98 biweekly benefit spending allowance.
Total Compensation: $76,250.84 -$98,227.43 annually
Description:
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights and driving sound financial decision-making? Reporting to the Supervisor of Finance & Administration, the Financial Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the financial operations of the Engineering & Operations Department through budget monitoring, financial analysis, capital expenditure administration, and financial reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly support the efficient delivery of infrastructure, operations, and services that enhance the community.
Qualifications:
We recognize that candidates bring diverse experiences and backgrounds. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their qualifications meet the essential requirements of the position. Additional valued qualifications may strengthen an application but are not required.
Essential
To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Business Administration or related field with a focus in accounting or finance.
- 2+ years of experience in financial coordination, or accounting support roles.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered where they provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential duties of the position. Applicants are encouraged to describe how their background aligns with the requirements of the role.
Valued
The following qualifications are not required but may strengthen an application:
- Experience assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis is considered a strong asset.
- Proficiency with financial systems (Oracle) and strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
- Experience working in a municipal or engineering/operation environment considered an asset.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret cost trends, identify variances, and investigate root causes.
- Skilled in conveying information clearly and fostering productive working relationships across organizational units.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative while maintaining strong team collaboration.
What You’ll Do:
- Process capital requisitions for multiple divisions as per tenders and professional services, including complex multi‑line requests, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely approval flow.
- Completes monthly operating expense variance analyses and prepares routine forecasts, highlighting significant trends, variances, and items requiring Supervisor review
- Prepare required journal entries, including corrections and chargebacks.
- Prepare draft supporting material for funding claims and reports for review by the Supervisor.
- Provide staff with explanations of financial variances and recommend corrective actions to align expenditures with approved budgets.
- Review expenditures to ensure proper coding – including MasterCard expenses.
- Assist in the preparation of annual operating budget submissions, including data gathering, document formatting, and initial variance checks.
- Performs detailed reviews of departmental purchase orders and invoices to detect duplicates, validate charges, and maintain financial controls.
- Understanding of CUPE agreement requirements and the budgetary impacts associated with them.
- Prepares specialized departmental billing requests.
- Contact point between Accounts Payable and Engineering for investigating new power connections and determining appropriate division for charges.
- Accountable for performing high-volume, repetitive tasks that follow clearly defined processes and require consistent attention to detail.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Build a future with an employer that supports your life today and tomorrow.
At the City of Fredericton, we believe great employers offer more than just a salary. They provide stability, purpose, flexibility, and the confidence to plan for the future. That’s why our total rewards package goes beyond your base salary to support your health, well-being, financial security, and work-life balance at every stage of your career and life.
Health & Wellness Designed Around You
Your base pay is complemented by a biweekly flexible benefit spending allowance that helps you build the coverage that best fits your needs. Choose from comprehensive health, dental, and insurance options, and access confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Time to Recharge
Enjoy vacation entitlements that grow with years of service, plus the option for eligible employees to purchase additional prorated leave each year, giving you greater flexibility to balance work and life.
Retirement Security
Build long-term financial security through a shared risk pension plan, with contributions from both you and the City.
Meaningful Work. Lasting Impact.
Help shape a vibrant, inclusive, and growing Fredericton. Your work will play a role in delivering services that make a significant and positive difference in the community.
Our Commitment
The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and other equity-deserving groups. Qualified candidates who self-identify may receive preference in line with employment equity goals and applicable legislation.
If you require accommodation, please advise Human Resources so we can work with you to meet your needs
Apply Now!
Please submit your application on or before November 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. AST.
Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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