Director, Accounting Services and Controller (Permanent) Vancouver Head Office 2026.093

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Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging lives with connection.

Term/Status: Permanent Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)
Classification/Salary: Management Band 6 - position starts at $143051 to $178814 annually
Reports to: Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Team: CFO
Location: Vancouver Head Office (Hybrid 2 days in office)

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About the opportunity:

As a Director Accounting Services and Controller at CLBC you will lead the Accounting Services department overseeing the full-scale accounting and financial reporting process for CLBC. This role plays a key part in the execution of strategic development and management of the department shaping and executing financial strategies while ensuring strong financial governance to support CLBCs long-term objectives strategic organizational vision and operational efficiency. Specifically the role is responsible for overseeing CLBCs financial reporting framework managing accounting policies systems and procedures to improve organizational efficiency and developing tools and procedures to support financial reporting and addition the role ensures the implementation of financial internal controls oversees investment disbursement and affirms receivable processes maintain financial integrity and resource optimization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develops and maintains strong collaborative relationships and provides comprehensive insights and strategic advice to a wide range of partners including CLBC board members the Senior Management Team (SMT) ministries and other government agencies auditors and key service providers
• Assesses and develops accounting policies and reports in line with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Public Sector Accounting Standards and other applicable frameworks; oversees their implementation to ensure compliance
• Provides leadership in the development monitoring analysis assessment and reporting internally and externally on the financial performance of CLBCs operations
• Oversees the financial reporting framework to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial information fostering a culture of transparency accountability and continuous improvement that is essential for sustained organizational success and long-term growth
• Initiates new financial practices generates process redesign and provides financial management expertise to the Executive
• Designs develops implements and documents business processes to ensure effective management of manual and automated financial systems and controls
• Oversees internal control processes risk assessments mitigation of the risk of fraud and other compliance initiatives
• Manages both external and internal audits collaborating closely with auditors to ensure efficient execution seamless coordination and the identification of key insights that support compliance risk management and the organizations overall financial objectives

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversight to the Manager Financial Reporting and the Manager Accounts Payable supporting a combined team of over 30 employees. They will lead a diverse and multi-level workforce ranging from frontline staff to management and will foster a positive collaborative inclusive high-performing team environment.

Through strong leadership coaching and the ability to influence across levels the successful candidate will champion employee engagement accountability and continuous improvement. They will empower teams to excel remove barriers to success and cultivate an environment where employees feel supported valued and motivated to deliver their best work.

What youll bring:

• Minimum of 7- 10 years of direct experience in an Accounting Services Controller or similar role with direct experience as a people leader
• A bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration or a related field
• A Chartered Professional Accountant designation as well as a member in good standing with Chartered Professional Accountants Canada is an asset
• Direct experience managing a complex high-volume financial accounting operation
• Direct experience reviewing and analysing multi-faceted policy and/or program/funding issues assessing options and developing related information reports
• Direct experience developing and managing project budgets and expenditures
• Experience leading in a unionized environment is an asset
• Experience in a public sector organization is an asset.
• To reduce barriers to the application process we welcome a combination of transferable skills knowledge lived experience and comparable qualifications for consideration

Travel: Occasionally required; however it is infrequent and occurs on a limited as-needed basis

Benefits: A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance paid sick days and if needed long-term disability
• Wellness supports including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts on travel cell phones and more!

Additional Info:

• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established

Closing date: June 9 2026

If your application is shortlisted youll be invited to an interview where youll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required Experience:

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