BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Social Sector team is an established and collaborative group consisting of the Manager and 5–6 Financial Accountants who work closely with ministries, Treasury Board, the Office of the Auditor General, government reporting entities, and other parties across government. The team plays an important role in developing and overseeing financial reporting, accounting policies, and governance standards that support transparent and accountable public services. Team members provide expert advice and contribute to the preparation of key government financial reports and statements that help inform decision-making and public accountability.

The Role
The Manager leads the preparation, review, and publication of key financial reports for government and broader public sector organizations, helping ensure financial information is accurate, transparent, and accessible. This role provides strategic advice to senior leaders on complex accounting and reporting matters and supports consistent financial practices across sectors such as health, education, and social services. The Manager drives continuous improvement by researching accounting standards, legislation, and reporting methods, and by developing innovative solutions that strengthen corporate financial reporting systems. Working collaboratively with a diverse range of parties, the role promotes integrity, accountability, and inclusive decision-making while supporting equitable and transparent reporting that benefits all British Columbians.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Canadian professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA).
• Minimum 3 years of progressively more senior professional accounting experience in all of the following:
  • Analyzing and preparing consolidated financial statements;
  • Analyzing and presenting recommendations on complex proposals;
  • Developing transaction recording and reporting techniques and applications;
  • Providing direction and advice to clients on a variety of financial and accounting issues;
  • Developing practice guidance for interpreting, applying and implementing new accounting standards and policies.
• Experience supervising professional staff and training financial personnel.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Debbie.Maclean@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This position is excluded from union membership.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. 
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.