BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

Accounting Operations, Financial Practices & Controls (AOFPC) is a collaborative team within the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s Financial Services Branch that provides leadership in financial governance, risk management, compliance, and internal controls. The team works closely with ministry programs, financial staff, and stakeholders to strengthen accountability, support continuous improvement, and ensure sound financial management practices across the ministry.

The Role

The Manager, Finance Practice and Controls leads a team of financial analysts responsible for financial quality assurance, risk management, compliance reviews, internal controls, and financial policy development. This is an exciting opportunity to influence ministry-wide financial governance by leading projects, providing strategic advice, supporting audits and investigations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial processes, systems, and accountability.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional accounting designation (CPA or international equivalent) 
  • Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through CPA Canada in order to be considered.
• Experience analyzing financial data for variances and trends and recommending remedial action.
• Minimum of 3 years of working in a financial management and governance role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in auditing/reviewing financial practices and developing recommendations to senior management.
• Experience leading and developing diverse teams.
• Experience supervising in a union environment, including performance management reviews. 

Preferences: 

• Active audit planning and management experience.
• Experience in fraud prevention and detection is preferred.
• Experience managing multi-faceted projects is preferred.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Paula.Switzer@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Child and Family Development offices: Nanaimo, Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops 
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.