Manager, Finance Transformation & Innovation

Job title: Manager, Finance Transformation & Innovation

Job description: Location: Victoria, BC

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Salary: Exempt Band 6, MIN $89,700.00 – MAX $132,500.00

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/03/2022

Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the range and be considerate of internal equity comparisons.

Are we right for you…

We’re passionate about helping to reduce congestion in our communities and bringing innovation to public transportation wherever we can including electrifying our fleet, introducing new bus lanes between Colwood and Downtown and exploring mobile payment options, to name just a few.

It’s an exciting time to be in the transit industry and we’re looking for creative and passionate people to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

What you’ll be doing…

Our Director of Finance is looking for someone to bring a deep knowledge of Finance best practices and new technologies in accounting, budgeting and forecasting and related processes to design our Finance transformation and modernization strategy. This person will assess stakeholder impacts and organizational readiness through recommendations while supporting implementation through effective communication, training, and other change management solutions.

In addition, this position will coordinate and drive forward various finance transformation initiatives as a coordinated centre of excellence for the Finance Division.

What you’ll bring to the table…

We love lifelong Learners and recommend the following mix of education or certifications to be successful in conjunction with relevant experience:

• Certified Professional Accounting designation
• Post secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Project Management, Business Administration or related discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent training is an asset
• Lean Six Sigma certifications are an asset
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• Seven years in a related field with recent progressive change management, combined with at least five years’ experience leading and managing projects and/or a Finance Team
• At least five years experience working on Enterprise Resource Programs (ERP) and other transformation project planning and implementations
• Experience working with ERP and/or financial reporting software in a technical capacity, modifying reports, building or making upgrades.
• Proven experience with external financial reporting, internal controls compliance, sound fiscal management and computerized financial systems in a mid to large size organization
• Sound knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, practices, and reporting
• In-depth knowledge and experience with lean processes and change management
• In-depth leadership experience in change management
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business, financial, technical and legal issues and develop solutions
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent business and political acumen
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Preference will be given to candidates with the following additional experience and expertise:

• Experience with JD Edwards (ERP) and/or Hubble (financial reporting) software
• Demonstrated success in leading and implementing solutions focused on enhancing customer and stakeholder satisfaction
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller or other related financial reporting or Financial Systems Management role in a complex, public sector organization with an understanding of public sector accounting
• Ongoing commitment to learning leading finance innovation practices as demonstrated by a history of training, experience and/or research in this area

What we’ll bring to the table…

• Comprehensive medical, dental and MSP group plan benefits to support you and your family, regardless of what life throws at you
• Membership in a “Gold Plated” defined benefit pension plan, meaning it’s the best in the Province and one of the best in the country; putting you in a strong position when it comes time to retirement
• Access to Fitness and Lifestyle Centers to help you take care of your physical fitness and health
• Various programs that support employees such as an Employee Assistance Program and Health and Wellness initiatives and events aimed at fostering your mental health
• A complimentary employee Bus Pass (plus two taxable dependent passes)
• A Corporate Learning and Development Program to help you in continuous career growth
• Maternity and parental leave employer paid top-up to support you and your family,
• An Employee Recognition Program where we all recognize each other successes (not just your Leaders!)
• A partnership with Kids&Co daycare provider which covers your registration fee and gets you to the top of their waitlist for both their Victoria and Langford locations,
• A Social Club that gives you access to events throughout Victoria

What next steps could look like…

• Interviews will take place between January 17th & 18th, 2022
• The position requires the completion of a Criminal Record Check or Vulnerable Sector Search.
• An eligibility list may be established for future full time regular and temporary vacancies
• If you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you
• Please click here to view the full job description for this role

To keep our team members, customers and the communities we serve safe, we have introduced an interim Employee Mandatory Vaccination Policy intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. BC Transit requires proof of being fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Please be aware that your appointment to this position is conditional on meeting and maintaining the definition of being “fully vaccinated” as per the definition of Health Canada. Any employee providing false or misleading information, may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

We believe that diversity of thought and experience fuels innovation. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate on any basis. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Should you require any accommodation or have questions, please let us know.

While we welcome all applications, we will only respond directly to those who are short-listed for a role. Thanks in advance for your understanding and wishing you all the best in your career journey.

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