Business Manager

at  District of West Vancouver

PERMANENT FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The West Vancouver Financial & Corporate Services Department is currently seeking a permanent full-time Business Manager to join our highly qualified team.
As a key member of the team, the Business Manager provides relevant and value-added financial planning, analysis and reporting to the Director of Finance & Corporate Services. This role is responsible for all aspects of the annual financial planning, budgeting and for the preparation and provision of timely reporting and forecasting. The Business Manager supports the Finance & Corporate Services Division by providing financial advisory services, playing a key role in all aspects of financial planning, operational and capital reporting, including ad hoc financial and funding analysis, project management and financial modeling.

Key accountabilities include:

• Supporting the Financial & Corporate Services division by linking departmental business plans and work programs, performance measures and budgets, to the Corporate Strategic Plan and Council Priorities;
• Assisting managers in the division to develop annual and multi-year operating budgets and long-range capital plans;
• Performing operating and capital financial reviews and reports, including variance analysis and developing full-scale financial reports in an accurate and timely manner;
• Organizing the financial functions of the division including developing and tracking budgets, monitoring revenues and expenses and management of leases;
• Supporting the division’s managers in assessing and modeling for new revenue or cost saving opportunities;
• Developing and maintaining the asset management program for the division’s infrastructure assets, ensuring accountability of assets, verifying inventory or assets, developing and implementing procedures;
• Providing advisory services, including training and education, on a wide range of financial management, budgetary, system and fiscal control issues;
• Participating in Finance led projects and committees and speaks on behalf of the Division on projects for specific needs;
• Building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with other operating Divisions to leverage collaboration;
• Participating in other duties and special projects as required.

The preferred candidate will possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline, and considerable related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Considerable knowledge of accounting and budgets, municipal policies, procedures, legislation, regulations and practices;
• Ability to research and produce reports and correspondence on a wide variety of financial topics;
• Ability to anaylze and exercise a considerable degree of sound independent judgement and confidentiality in resolving problems;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

A CPA designation or working on final stages of an accounting program from CPA would be considered an asset.
The District offers an optional compressed workweek and excellent benefit and pension plans. Along with these benefits, you will have access to employee wellness resources which includes mental health supports and discounted fitness programs and access to the onsite fitness centers.
The successful candidate is required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Job Profile which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.
Position Status:
Exempt – Permanent, Full-time
Hours of Work:
35 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
Rate of Pay:
$102,200.00 – $115,100.00 per annum
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025
Apply By:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Portal at www.westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply through the Career Portal; we are no longer accepting resumes via email or hard copy.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please refer the Job description for details