Budget Coordinator

The Budget Coordinator provides leadership across the organization relative to budget development and is responsible for coordinating the collaborative development of Strathcona County’s rolling multi-year operating and capital budgets. This position is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive financial analytics that support strategic alignment and predictive decision making. In addition to the preparation of four-year operating and ten-year capital projections, this position is relied upon to evaluate complex financial information and to make substantiated recommendations to the Financial Planning branch and management regarding corporate budget and long-term planning processes and to help inform recommendations to Executive Team and Council.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate the development and consolidation of departmental multi-year operating and capital budget submissions
- Coordinate the development and approval of budget amendments
- Preparation of funding projections for four-year operating and ten-year capital budget
- Analysis and compilation of departmental budget submissions for review by Executive Team and Council
- Lead the annual update and review of the Fees, Rates and Charges schedule and accompanying Bylaw
- Collaborate with the Financial Planning team to ensure branch objectives are achieved
- Prepare Council and Executive Team reports to summarize the amendment and provide details required for key decision makers, ensuring transparency and substantiation
- Collaborate with Financial Reporting and Treasury and Risk Management branches to ensure budgeted reserve funding is in alignment with corporate policy and optimum balances are maintained
- Engage in cross-training with the Senior Budget Analyst for backfilling, business continuity, and branch succession planning

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Completion of a related university degree with a minimum of 3 years directly related budget experience, OR a related diploma with a minimum of five years directly related budget experience, preferably in a municipal environment
- Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation completed or in progress is an asset
- A strong understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, public sector accounting standards, municipal policies and procedures
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, including ability to interact effectively with various teams and cross-department work groups
- Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare accurate, clear and concise advice and supporting analysis in written and oral presentations
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness
- Effective organizational and time management skills to prioritize and complete work within timelines while ensuring strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate to advance level of Excel
- Strong understanding of software and financial information/integrated ERP systems

**Who we are**:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

**Why Join Strathcona County**:(depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.