Regional Financial Manager - Jobs in Victoria, BC

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONResponsible for the management and delivery of current and future budgets for assigned geographic region(s) of the province. As the key financial contact for the region, the position develops annual operating budgets and multi-year budgets; supports and resolves financial issues.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESPlans and organizes the development of annual operating budgets, multi-year budget projections, revenues and operating expenditures for transit system in consultation with the Operations Manager and Transit Planner; provides statistical and financial information for local and provincial partners; prepares annual operating budgets and amendments; interprets financial directives to assess impacts on annual operating budgets.Directs and provides detailed financial analyses; monitors budget expenditures and assesses expenditure trends against funding projections; analyzes and approves financial adjustments to balance needs against budget realities; maintains a detailed audit history of all budget adjustments; identifies variances and recommends options and solutions.Provides authoritative financial advice, as the key financial expert and the day to day first point of contact on financial and budget matters; assesses and resolves financial issues; assists in preparing financial reports and submissions for Victoria Commission, other internal departments and the province. Prepares property tax assessments for transit for the Victoria Commission.Performs long term financial planning activities for regional transit systems to support strategic planning and funding decisions, specifically, the three-year base and expansion budgets; develops long range financial models, forecasting techniques and improvements for better efficiency; prepares financial reports from model database for senior officials.Leads or participates in work teams to address assigned financial projects; develops project frameworks and prioritizes requirements; monitors work to ensure projects are on schedule, within scope and on target with expected deliverables; resolves project problems and issues; participates in corporate financial assessments, such as the business continuation process, risk management, financial standards development and the design of the budget/forecast information system.Creates and develops improvements to financial management practices, processes, systems, budgeting methods and internal controls to improve consistency; participates in Service Change Committee meetings to review transit delivery and financial implications.Job Requirements:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEPost secondary degree in Commerce, Business or a related discipline plus a minimum three (3) years financial management or budgeting experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be consideredSound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices, including financial controls and audit standards, rules of financial management, financial ethical criteria, financial standards and policies.CORE COMPETENCIESOccupational Health and Safety Knowledge - Applies knowledge of occupational health and safety principles and practices at BC Transit and the transportation industry.Planning and Prioritization - Proactively plans and organizes work activities and priorities; manages several tasks at once.Leadership - Assumes responsibility for establishing clear team vision, goals and objectives; supports and motivates the delivery of high performance; enables direct reports in capacity and career development.Interpersonal Relationships - Develops and maintains effective relationships with others, relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations, show understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy and politeness.Adaptability - Adapts quickly to change and easily considers new approaches.Technical Knowledge and Adaptability - Applies and acquires new knowledge and skills including new and emerging trends or information in the industry; sets and pursues learning/ growth opportunities and goals.Initiative - Identifies opportunities and issues, and proactively acts and follows through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them.Collaboration - Works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information, and achieve results.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Demonstrates the ability to design, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information to achieve a desired solution or outcome.Financial Sustainability – Demonstrates the ability to successfully manage revenues and costs while sustaining effective processes in order to meet the goals and objectives of a project, team or departmentBC TRANSIT OFFERSExtended health and dental coverageLife insuranceMedical Services Plan (MSP) group coverageEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)Vacation (based on the terms outlined in the appropriate collective agreement or exempt policy handbook)Pension PlanEmployee fitness centre, at both the Victoria and Langford depots (currently closed due to Covid-19)A complimentary BC Transit bus pass, plus additional taxable dependent passesCareer development and advancement opportunitiesSocial ClubEmployee Recognition ProgramADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe position requires the competition of a Criminal Record Check Or Vulnerable Sector SearchTesting and assessments may be included as part of the recruitment processAn eligibility list may be established for future vacanciesIf you have a disability which requires an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist youWe 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