Assistant Controller – Budget and Financial Planning

ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The "Values, We Live By" are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Controller - Budget and Financial Planning, the Assistant Controller plays a key leadership role in delivering strategic financial services to the City. This includes overseeing the development of municipal operating and capital budgets, guiding long-term financial planning, and providing collaborative financial support to City departments. As a supervisory position, the Assistant Controller leads and mentors members of the Budget and Financial Planning team—ensuring clarity of priorities, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving excellence in customer service. The role is instrumental in coordinating, developing, and reporting on municipal budgets and fiscal plans that align with the City's strategic objectives.

The incumbent will collaborate closely with the Controller – Budget and Financial Planning to lead the development of the annual Budget and Fiscal Plan. Acting as a representative of the Finance department, they will provide technical expertise and support to interdepartmental committees and cross-functional work teams. Additionally, they will assist the Controller – Budget and Financial Planning in enhancing internal customer service and advancing financial policy development and implementation.

The Assistant Controller also works in partnership with the Controller – Accounting and Revenue Services and the Assistant Controller – Accounting and Reporting to coordinate quarterly forecasting and prepare quarterly financial reports for Council, in addition to monthly management reporting for the Corporate Leadership Team and departmental Directors. The incumbent also serves as one of the lead contributors to the annual audit process and oversees grant and capital accounting activities and reporting.

This is a full-time permanent position. The salary range is $102,083.80 – $121,357.60.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget and Financial Planning

• Collaborate with the Controller – Budget and Financial Planning to lead an integrated approach to delivering the annual Budget and Fiscal Plan.

• Coordinate the development of the municipal operating and capital budgets, including the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of financial data.

• Lead members of the Budget and Financial Planning team in consulting with business units to provide guidance, expertise, and recommendations throughout the budget process.

• Collect and analyze data for budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Compile proposed budget documentation for review by management and Council.
• Train staff on Questica budgeting software and educate management on budgeting techniques.
• Oversee the coordination and compilation of updates to the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
• Contribute budget expertise to strategic models and planning initiatives, including: Off-site Levy Model, Utility Rate Model, Asset Management and Asset Life Cycle Modeling.
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing review of financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in the selection and implementation of financial software.
• Coordinates the preparation and timely submission of the City's annual budget document for consideration in the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Accounting and Reporting

• Provide support to the Assistant Controller - Accounting and Reporting in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, interim and year-end financial reporting and audit, walkthroughs/analysis, the annual report and the annual report highlights.
• Ensure the approved annual budget is uploaded into the financial system (GP).
• Provide support to the Assistant Controller – Accounting and Reporting to ensure that budget balances and variances are accurately represented in quarterly financial statement presentations to the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and Council.
• Supervise and provide oversight for grant and capital accounting activities and reporting.

Supervisory Management

• Deliver high-quality coaching, training, and mentorship to Budget and Financial Planning staff, supporting their professional growth and performance throughout the year.
• Promote continuous learning by facilitating access to training, tools, and a supportive work environment.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence within the Budget and Financial Planning team and the broader Finance Department.
• Ensure leadership practices align with the City's strategic goals, budget and fiscal plan, values, and guiding principles.

Client and Strategic Support

• Serve as Finance's representative on internal working groups and cross-departmental initiatives as assigned by the Controller - Budget and Financial Planning.
• Function as liaison between Finance and other departments to enhance service delivery and customer support.
• Provide fiscal analysis and interpret recommendations with a strong fiscal sustainability and alignment with established budget principles.

Other Duties

• Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
• Provide leadership for Health and Safety by making every reasonable effort to ensure the health and safety of staff within the section. Understand the safety incident reporting requirements.
• Act as a steward of the City's Corporate Culture through empowerment and support to staff.
• All employees shall act in a safe manner at all times and will report any unsafe conditions, procedures or acts for the benefit of the City. Continual adherence to the City Safety Policy is mandatory.
• Employee are expected to stay current on WHMIS and other safety-related procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in financial planning, budgeting, or accounting, preferably within a municipal or public sector environment.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing complex financial projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Strong understanding of business planning, budgeting methodologies, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Proven leadership abilities with experience in coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Effective conflict resolution and team-building capabilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly and appropriately to diverse audiences.
• Advanced critical thinking skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data to support strategic decision making.
• Skilled in budget preparation, financial analysis, and control evaluation.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate effectively, and manage competing deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA Public Sector Budgeting/ Financial Reporting training or Controllers Program.
• Working knowledge of budgeting systems; Questica.

COMPETENCIES:

Thinking & Acting Strategically - Forward-thinking. Sees the big picture and imagines the future. Links long-range visions, strategies, and concepts to daily work. Aligns personal actions and initiatives with customer needs, and with organizational priorities and direction. To think and act strategically requires an understanding of our organizational direction, as well as the internal and external factors that influence decision-making.

Building Influential Working Relationships - Strengthening and developing working relationships and strategic alliances that are founded on ethics, trust, and guided by our corporate values of respect, leadership, accountability, communication, and integrity.

Optimizing Performance & Results - Reaches for excellence for oneself, one's team, and the organization. Determined and focused on achieving outcomes that align with organizational goals. Creates goals and priorities that maximize resources while using an enterprising, resourceful approach to deliver outcomes and achieve customer expectations. Maintains accountability for results.

Growing Talent & Workforce Capacity - Honouring the individual differences that make each person unique. Being curious and committed to listening, reflecting, and learning. Developing individual and workforce capabilities to enhance the organization's capacity to accomplish strategic goals, enhance program and service delivery, and provide an exceptional customer/client experience. Contributes to a learning and teaching culture.

Fostering Innovation & Steering Change – Creates an environment for transformation. Advances the City through improvement based on innovation and guides the associated change. Uses the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs and services to meet current and future needs of our customers, our organization, and our community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Proof of a designation and willingness to maintain the designation.
• Criminal Record Check Clearance.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Monday to Friday.
• Hours of Work: 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• Overtime may be required.
• Travel may be required.
• Working in an office environment

NEXT STEPS

• You must apply through this portal to be considered. We do not accept applications through other forums.
• Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
• Candidates may be interviewed as applications are received.
• The posting may be used to staff other permanent or temporary vacancies.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Competitive annual salary
• Pension
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Work/Life Balance
• Recognized General Holidays
• Leave Options
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Positive Work Atmosphere
• Employee Awards
• Volunteer and Fundraising Opportunities
• Professional Development

Company

City of Spruce Grove

Location

Corporate Services - Finance - Budget and Financial Planning - Budget and Financial Planning

Opening Date

Dec 10, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 04, :59 PM