BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Financial Services Branch supports four ministries within the Economy Sector by providing financial planning, reporting, operations, procurement, and facilities services. The team partners closely with senior leaders to deliver sound financial management, accountability, and strategic advice that supports ministry priorities and public sector stewardship.

The Role
The Director, Financial Operations provides leadership and specialized expertise in the development, administration, and oversight of financial management and reporting systems across the Economy Sector ministries. This role works closely with ministry executives and central agencies to ensure strong financial controls, effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and transparent financial governance, while providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) recognized by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.

• Five (5) or more years of experience working in progressively responsible roles in financial management, including experience managing the following activities:

  • Financial Systems;
  • Financial Controls and Compliance; and,
  • Financial Policy, Reporting, and Procedures.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in the leadership and supervision of staff in a financial environment.
• Experience working with complex accounting issues in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with financial planning, management, accounting issues and budget cycles.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial information to facilitate executive decision making.
• Experience managing a team of accounting professionals.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience working with complex accounting issues in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience with government financial accounting systems, policies, and processes, including working with government central agencies in the Ministry of Finance.
• Experience with financial management issues pertaining to  government structural reorganizations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cyril.Kelly@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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 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.