Director, Financial Services

Government of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government is seeking a Director of Financial Services responsible for leading the department's operations and delivering strategic financial advice. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA and have extensive experience in financial reporting, team leadership, and managing budgets. This full-time position in Victoria offers a competitive salary range of $129,993.21 - $158,528.30 per annum, benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Community engagement initiatives

Extended health benefits

Flexible work options

Health and wellness programs

Generous pension plan

Four weeks of annual vacation

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in accounting and financial management.
• Experience leading annual financial statements preparation.
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Financial Services department.
• Support the CFO in developing strategies and programs.
• Ensure service excellence in operational delivery.

Skills

Strategic advice

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Budget development

ERP systems

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Overview

Director, Financial Services

Competition: LA252680

Department: Financial Services

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Salary Range: $129,993.21 - $158,528.30 per annum. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.

Close Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:00pm (noon) PT

Position Summary

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Financial Services department is seeking a strategic, analytical, and collaborative individual for the regular full-time position of Director, Financial Services.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Director, Financial Services (Director) operates with considerable independence to lead the day-to-day operations of the department. The Director is responsible for delivering effective financial services and strategic advice for the Legislative Assembly (Assembly) to ensure programs and services meet the organization’s current and future strategic and operational goals.

The position supports the CFO in developing strategies, programs, and other initiatives that implement the overall vision and direction for financial services into programs and services which meet the current and future business needs of the Legislative Assembly. The Director provides guidance and leadership to the Financial Services department to ensure service excellence in the operational delivery of programs and services to departments and clients.

Qualifications

Applicants must be/have:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) combined with at least seven years of progressively advancing and relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, and financial management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience should include some or all of the following:
• • Leading and motivating a team with diverse skills and responsibilities.
  • Leading the development of audited annual financial statements, prepared in accordance with Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
  • Providing respectful and tactful advice, both strategic and operational, to senior officials.
  • Leading the development of annual operating and capital budgets.
  • Maintaining, developing, and implementing financial systems to meet changing business needs.
  • Preparing information for and presenting to senior executive and governance committees to support strategic decision making.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems is considered an asset.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

What We Offer

• Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
• Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible work options – We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions.
• Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
• Location, location, location – We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
• Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
• Vacation benefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

For more information about our organization, go to the career page: the organization’s website is not included as a link here.

Application Requirements

Please submit cover letter and résumé through our job board portal by 12:00pm (noon) PT on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. For questions please email [e-mail].

Note:

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. Reference checks and a Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as conditions of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

The Legislative Assembly of BritishColumbiavalues diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
E-mail: [e-mail] | Telephone: [phone] | Web: www.leg.bc.ca

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.