Senior Financial Advisor - Corporate Accounting

Senior Corporate Financial Advisor

Temporary Full-Time Exempt (2 years)
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems.
Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. Are you a strategic finance professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing organizational decision-making, and partnering with leaders to turn ideas into financially sound solutions?
The City of Coquitlam is seeking a Senior Corporate Financial Advisor to join our Finance & Legal team. Reporting to the General Manager, Finance & Legal, you will play a key role in helping shape corporate decision-making by providing strategic financial advice across a wide range of initiatives that impact one of British Columbia's fastest-growing municipalities.
As a trusted financial advisor, you'll work collaboratively with leaders across the organization to understand operational priorities, evaluate opportunities, identify financial risks, and translate complex business initiatives into meaningful financial analysis that supports informed decision-making.
You'll take the time to understand the operational context behind major initiatives before helping departments communicate the financial implications of their work. Your work will help shape important decisions that have a lasting impact on our community.
Partner with senior leaders across the organization to provide strategic financial advice on major corporate initiatives, operational priorities, and emerging opportunities.
Evaluate the financial implications of business cases, Council reports, contracts, policies, legislative changes, and strategic initiatives.
Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and long-term financial forecasts to support informed decision-making.
Provide expert advice related to operating and capital budgets, funding strategies, revenue generation, financial risk, costing scenarios, cash flow, and long-term financial sustainability.
Conduct research and analysis on complex financial issues and recommend innovative solutions that improve organizational performance and financial outcomes.
Review financial information through a corporate lens, ensuring consistency with organizational priorities, financial policies, and best practices.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience developing complex financial analysis, business cases, and strategic financial recommendations.
Experience developing sophisticated financial models and scenario analyses to support executive decision-making.
Experience conducting policy analysis and assessing the financial implications of organizational initiatives.
Experience evaluating financial risk and providing recommendations to support strategic decisions.
Experience supporting capital planning and infrastructure investment decisions.
Experience contributing to long-range financial planning and corporate financial strategies.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, relationship-focused finance professional who enjoys partnering with people to solve complex business challenges. You recognize that the best financial advice begins with understanding the operational context, asking thoughtful questions, and building trust before offering recommendations.
You are equally comfortable working through detailed financial analysis and engaging in strategic conversations with senior leaders. You have the ability to translate complex financial information into practical advice that helps others make informed decisions, while maintaining a broad organizational perspective.
Help shape major corporate decisions that influence one of British Columbia's fastest-growing municipalities.
Partner with senior leaders across the organization on initiatives that will have a lasting impact on the community.
Join a collaborative, high-performing Finance & Legal leadership team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and thoughtful debate.
Work alongside experienced municipal finance professionals while expanding your own strategic advisory capabilities.
Gain exposure to complex, organization-wide initiatives where your analysis and recommendations have meaningful impact.
Be part of an organization recognized as one of BC's Top Employers and committed to delivering exceptional public service.

You will have the chance to join a diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan when eligible.
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Please apply online at by 11:55 pm on July, 27, 2026 .