Director, Finance

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Victoria; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Pension

Vacation entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sooke School District is seeking a permanent Director of Finance to lead financial governance, reporting, planning, and internal controls from the Langford office on southern Vancouver Island. Reporting to the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, the role shapes internal controls, financial systems, and governance across the district with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring CPA credential, senior finance leadership experience, and strong Excel/Power BI

Qualifications

• CPA designation in good standing.
• CIA certification is an asset.
• Five or more years in a senior-level finance role with audit/internal control experience.
• Three or more years of staff supervision.
• Experience designing/executing internal control testing, audit procedures, or compliance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with multiple accounting software and HRIS; Atrieve ERP is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power BI; internet applications.
• Public sector/education sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the District's financial operations, including reporting, planning, systems, and internal controls.
• Lead and supervise the Manager, Financial Services and Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Establish and maintain a robust internal control framework and strengthen financial governance.
• Ensure reliability, integrity, and transparency of financial information across the District.
• Promote accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Skills

Personal Excellence

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Relationships

Growth Mindset

Communicates

Collaborates

Systems Thinking

Community

Employee Growth

Strategic Direction

Leadership Excellence

Education

CPA designation

CIA certification asset

Tools

Atrieve ERP

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Adjacent to Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, the Sooke School District is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in British Columbia. With a commitment to transformational growth and operational excellence, our vibrant workplace culture reflects the dynamic communities where we live, work, and play.

The District serves five municipalities: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and is on the traditional territories of the T'Sou-ke Nation, SĆIȺNEW (Beecher Bay) Nation, and the Nuu-chah-nulth: Paaʔčiidʔatḥ (Pacheedaht) Nation. Some of our schools are located on the traditional territory of the MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat) Nation, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples of Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

The District is a major employer in our region, with over 2,300 educators and support staff serving more than 14,000 students and an annual budget that exceeds $245 million. The Board of Education has developed a future-oriented Strategic Plan that focuses on three priority areas: Learning, Engagement, and Growth.

The Role

Located at the School Board Office at 3143 Jacklin Road in Langford, the Sooke School District is currently seeking a permanent Director of Finance. This newly established leadership position provides an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of financial governance, internal controls, and financial systems within one of British Columbia's fastest-growing school districts.

Reporting to the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, the Director, Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of the District's financial operations, including financial reporting, planning, systems, and internal controls.

The position provides leadership to the Manager, Financial Services and Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and is accountable for establishing and maintaining a robust internal control framework, strengthening financial governance, and ensuring the reliability, integrity, and transparency of financial information throughout the District.

The Director plays a key role in enhancing internal controls, strengthening financial systems and processes, and promoting a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement across the organization.

The Requirements

As an ideal candidate, you:

• Strives for Personal Excellence
• Thinks Critically and Creatively
• Builds Relationships
• Practices a Growth Mindset
• Effectively Communicates and Collaborates
• Uses a Systems Thinking Approach
• Cultivates Community
• Encourages Employee Growth
• Provides a Strategic Direction

And have the required education and experience noted below:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and in good standing
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in a senior-level finance role, including demonstrated experience leading or conducting audits and/or internal control reviews
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in leading and supervising staff
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing internal control testing, audit procedures, or compliance reviews
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and internal control frameworks
• Extensive experience in using a variety of accounting software and human resources information systems; knowledge in Atrieve ERP an asset
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power BI, and various internet-based applications
• Preference may be given to the candidates with experience in a public sector environment, particularly within the education sector

Director, Finance

Permanent/Full-time

Our District

Adjacent to Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, the Sooke School District is the fastest growing school district on Vancouver Island and one of the fastest growing districts in British Columbia. With a commitment to transformational growth and operational excellence, our vibrant workplace culture reflects the dynamic communities where we live, work, and play.

The District serves five municipalities: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and the Highlands and is on the traditional territories of the T'Sou-ke Nation, SĆIȺNEW (Beecher Bay) Nation, and the Nuu-chah-nulth: Paaʔčiidʔatḥ (Pacheedaht) Nation. Some of our schools are located on the traditional territory of the MÁLEXEŁ (Malahat) Nation, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples of Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.

The District is a major employer in our region, with over 2,300 educators and support staff serving more than 14,000 students and an annual budget that exceeds $245 million. The Board of Education has developed a future-oriented Strategic Plan that focuses on three priority areas: Learning, Engagement, and Growth.

The Role

Located at the School Board Office at 3143 Jacklin Road in Langford, the Sooke School District is currently seeking a permanent Director of Finance. This newly established leadership position provides an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of financial governance, internal controls, and financial systems within one of British Columbia's fastest-growing school districts.

Reporting to the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, the Director, Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of the District's financial operations, including financial reporting, planning, systems, and internal controls.

The position provides leadership to the Manager, Financial Services and Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and is accountable for establishing and maintaining a robust internal control framework, strengthening financial governance, and ensuring the reliability, integrity, and transparency of financial information throughout the District.

The Director plays a key role in enhancing internal controls, strengthening financial systems and processes, and promoting a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement across the organization.

The Requirements

As an ideal candidate, you:

• Strives for Personal Excellence
• Thinks Critically and Creatively
• Builds Relationships
• Practices a Growth Mindset
• Effectively Communicates and Collaborates
• Models Leadership Excellence
• Uses a Systems Thinking Approach
• Cultivates Community
• Encourages Employee Growth
• Provides a Strategic Direction
• Fosters Interconnectedness

And have the required education and experience noted below:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and in good standing
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification an asset
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in a senior-level finance role, including demonstrated experience leading or conducting audits and/or internal control reviews
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in leading and supervising staff
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing internal control testing, audit procedures, or compliance reviews
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and internal control frameworks
• Extensive experience in using a variety of accounting software and human resources information systems; knowledge in Atrieve ERP an asset
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power BI, and various internet-based applications
• Preference may be given to the candidates with experience in a public sector environment, particularly within the education sector

For a copy of the full job description, please email Dawn Israel, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail].

Salary and Benefits

The starting annual salary range for this full-time position is $135,932 to $151,036. Initial placement within the range is based on related education and experience. We also offer a competitive benefits package, pension, vacation entitlement, and professional development opportunities.

The deadline for submissions is 12:00 pm on Monday, September 21, 2026.

We thank all those that apply; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.