Manager, Budget and Planning

Reporting to the Associate Director, Budget and Planning, the Manager, Budget and Planning leads the preparation of Douglas College’s (College) annual budget, forecasts, financial and enrolment analyses, and program costing. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and review of College budget and forecasts; the preparation of internal and external budget and forecast reports. This position provides guidance to all departments the College in the development of their budget and management of their financial resources. The Manager, Budget and Planning also supports the Associate Director, Budget and Planning, in meeting the fiduciary duties of the Board’s Audit, Finance and Investment Committee.

Budgeting and Planning

• Coordinates and produces timely and accurate operating and capital budget, and the development of multiyear forecasts to project future financial performance to ensure the College’s ability to meet its strategic objectives.

• Works with and provides guidance to College management to ensure quality and timely preparation of budget and forecasts.

• Ensures all activities proceed according to approved financial plans and that appropriate controls are in place to ensure appropriate approvals and accountabilities.

Financial and Enrolment Reporting

• Participates in the preparation of four-year forecasts and enrolment reports for the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training (AEST).

• Proactively works in collaboration with the Financial Reporting and Operations team to ensure all reports are prepared in compliance with generally accepted accounting standards (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and regulations applicable to the BC public sector.

• Interprets financial, enrolment, and operational data. Designs tools and reports to improve financial oversight and management of College activities.

Leadership and Administration

• Leads and supervises unionized support staff including recruitment and selection, training, performance planning, evaluating and disciplining where appropriate

• Provides training, training opportunities and guidance to staff to enable them to perform their job duties and stay current in their position.

• Directs professional development and continuous improvement in each of their direct reports.

Data and Information Integrity

• Supports the effective and efficient use of the College’s financial and enrolment reporting systems, which systematically and accurately records and reports transactions in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Adheres to the College’s Records and Information Management (RIM) policy.

• Provides training for FAST and Banner to employees.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A university degree from a recognized institution combined with a CPA designation, current and in good standing with CPA Canada.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a mid to senior-level financial position in areas of budgeting, planning, financial reporting, and analysis.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead including the ability to mentor and develop staff, train employees and organize and assign work.

• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience required in a unionized environment, preferably in a public sector entity.

• Knowledge of budget development, financial accounting, forecasting, financial management, internal control systems, and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and relational database software (e.g., Discoverer/ Tableau) to compile, quantify and illustrate complex financial and non-financial reports.

• Strong technical abilities and financial systems experience, including Microsoft Office, and ERP systems (e.g. Banner). Millennium FAST would be an asset.

• Able to design, implement and evaluate complex financial and non-financial data, reporting methods, and procedures.

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