Coordinator, Finance

at  Greater Victoria Public Library

DESCRIPTION

• Are you a highly skilled, strategic thinker with a solid track record in financial management?
• Do you excel in fostering effective and enthusiastic team relationships among staff with diverse backgrounds and skills?
• Would you like to join a progressive public library that provides valuable services to Greater Victoria citizens?

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Post-secondary BSc degree in accounting or business or equivalent; AND
• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accounting designation:
• CPA, CA (Chartered Accountant); or
• CPA, CGA (Certified General Accountant); or
• CPA, CMA (Certified Management Accountant); AND
• Minimum 5 years’ progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience using current financial software.
• Experience working in a unionized public sector environment is an asset.

DETAILS

• Work schedule: Line 1 – Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• Please find a copy of the job description here.
• The successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory police information/background check.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.
  Applicants must meet the required qualifications (education and experience, skills, knowledge, and ability) as noted in the job description in order to be considered for a position.
  It is the applicant’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate on the application how their education and experience meet the qualifications as noted in the job description. The application should also include professional development taken to date.
  Applicants should provide relevant work experience as noted in the job description. Note: applicants may be required to submit verification of education.
  Applicants may be asked to provide a demonstration of their skills and abilities in addition to an interview; details will be provided to applicants in advance to allow time for preparation.

If you are ready to make a positive career change that will provide you with the opportunity to truly make a difference in your community, please:

• Complete the GVPL Job Application Form found at www.gvpl.ca/careers.
• Email your resume and cover letter to peopleandculturejobpostings@gvpl.ca.
• Quote “2024-36E Coordinator, Finance” in the subject line of your email.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time on September 23, 2024. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Only complete applications will be accepted.
This position is open to internal and external applicants and qualified internal applicants will be given preference.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants considered for interviews will be contacted.
Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience : 5 years or mor

This unionized role provides leadership and supervision to finance team members. This position reports to and is accountable to the Assistant Director, Finance. The Coordinator, Finance acts as a Controller for the organization and is responsible for management and oversight of the accounting, payroll, and financial reporting functions and systems to advise and support strategic decision-making, financial sustainability, and efficient delivery of financial services. This position is responsible for processing and reconciling financial transactions including journal entries, donations, expenditures, and taxes according to established policies and procedures.