BAND 5 - Chief Financial Officer

Government of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of British Columbia is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations within the Royal BC Museum. The role demands strategic leadership, accountability, and the ability to manage complex financial challenges. Applicants should hold a CPA designation and possess substantial experience in senior financial roles, along with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Experience in leadership roles managing financial activities.
• Knowledge of financial management frameworks, strategic planning, and government operating processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and account for the financial operations of the organization.
• Develop and implement financial management strategies per government policy.
• Facilitate resolution of emerging financial issues impacting organizational outcomes.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Change management

Negotiation strategies

Education

CPA designation

Job description

***Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on this BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications must be made via the following directions below.***

Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Finance Department
Museum Operations Division
Full Time – Permanent
Band 5
Annual Salary: $123,100.01 - $157,100.11
Location: Victoria, BC

ABOUT US

Long before settlers arrived in what later became known as British Columbia, the land on which the museum and archives now stands is the traditional territory of the Lekwungen peoples, today represented by the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations. The Royal BC Museum acknowledges and respects the history of Indigenous peoples, who are our partners today in museum matters and community alike.

The Royal BC Museum is undergoing a transformation, which is a complex, multi-layered process that impacts the museum’s physical presence and facilities, as well as internal culture transformation, and requires the museum team to undergo adaptive and technical organizational changes. We have begun the important work of aligning operations and practices with the applicable articles of UNDRIP, DRIPA and the TRC Calls to Action; fostering a culture shift that prioritizes safety, wellbeing and healing; and ensuring that Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) is at the forefront as a focus of the organization and that it is permanently embedded in the Museum’s culture at all levels.

Expected to lead by example, the Executive Committee of the Royal BC Museum is comprised of the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Presidents. The Executive Committee operates under authority delegated by the Royal BC Museum’s Board of Directors to the Chief Executive Officer, and oversees the Royal BC Museum and Archives operations, focusing on strategic leadership, management and direction, and ensuring the effective prioritization of resources in support of the Museum’s strategic plan, annual service plan and provincial mandates. The Executive Director sits on the Executive at Large committee which provides advice and support to the Executive Committee.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Corporate Finance Department is accountable for ensuring the Royal BC Museum is able to achieve its mandate and business priorities in a sustained, self-sufficient and professional manner and for the provision of a full range of comprehensive financial services including financial planning and reporting, financial operations, accounting and systems, financial policy and compliance, procurement, revenue generation and treasury related functions. The Department operates under Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB), the Financial Administration Act, and the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act. The Department is accountable for instituting effective financial and operational controls to ensure financial integrity and maximum returns to the Royal BC Museum.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads and is accountable for the financial operations of the organization. This complex role includes functioning as a catalyst, strategist, operator, and steward in support of effective financial management. The Executive Director reports to the Executive Financial Officer with a dotted line to the Chief Executive Officer.

A successful CFO is a strong leader, who promotes integrity and accountability and who has well developed business acumen. The position requires financial technical expertise and experience and develops and implements the financial management strategies and service delivery framework for the organization in accordance with government policy. The CFO identifies and facilitates discussion and resolution of emerging issues, informs executive budget decisions, and challenges executive to early resolution of business issues with potential financial impact upon organizational outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer who will bring a wealth of expertise to our team. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting designation, e.g., CPA, CPA - CA, CPA - CGA, CPA - CMA, issued by a Canadian Accounting Association (note: if your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association).

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in progressively more challenging leadership roles directing a wide range of activities including two or more of the following: infrastructure change; business systems and controls; or policy; or budgeting; or accountancy; or performance management; or corporate risk; and/or legislative compliance; establishing collaborative relationships with executives, senior financial leaders and senior managers associated with managing financial activities and/or leading financial management change.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary financial teams and the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of financial management and control frameworks, accounting and practices.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, procurement, risk management and negotiation strategies.
• Knowledge of government priorities and operating environment including government’s decision-making process and central agencies.
• Leadership, change management and influence management skills.
• Analytical and interpretive skills to deal with complex information, processes/systems, and projects.
• Ability to solve and communicate complex issues, in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to build and foster effective and collaborative relationships with senior leaders.
• Ability to mediate, negotiate, consult and manage issues to achieve financial objectives and business needs.

Equity and Diversity

The Royal BC Museum is striving to build a diverse team that has lived experiences.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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.

If you have questions about this opportunity in advance of the posting close date, please contact Elizabeth Vickery, EFO & VP of Museum Operations at [e-mail].

Before you apply for this position, you must meet the eligibility requirements.To be eligible to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federal Immigration Act.Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit.

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed in the job profile. 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 on.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in pdf format by July 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm (PST) with the following subject line: “Last Name, First Name, RB2025-14 Chief Financial Officer” via email to: [e-mail]

Additional Information:

This position requires a Criminal Records Check under the BC Public Service Screening Policy and the Criminal Records Review Act. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status).