JOB POSTING

Manager Finance and Accounting

CompetitionNo. #2025-24

Competitive CompensationPackage Offered

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the 11th busiest airport inCanada and is located on the homelands of the WSÁNEĆ People whose historicalrelationship to the land continues to this day. YYJ has been rated one of thetop ten most-loved airports in the world by CNN Travel and has been named oneof BCs Top Employers annually since 2020. Winner of the best regional airportin North America award by Airports Council International inand 2024 YYJ provides a safe secure sustainable and efficient airport thatcreates prosperity for our region by connecting Greater Victoria with theworld. Victoria Airport Authority has managed the operations at YYJ on behalfof the surrounding communities since April 1 1997.

Career Opportunity:

Are you ready to make an impact in a role everyday brings something new The Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) isseeking an experienced and strategic Manager Finance and Accounting to helpshape the financial future of one of Canadas most admired regional airports.

As a key member of our leadership teamyoull oversee VAAs full financial cycle including budgeting forecastingaccounting financial analysis internal controls risk management banking andtreasury investments taxation contracts financial reporting and regulatorycompliance. Youll play a pivotal role in modernizing financial systems andprocesses developing dynamic forecasting models and delivering timelyaccurate financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions.

If youre a collaborative leader with apassion for people numbers and making a difference we invite you to bringyour expertise to an organization that values innovation teamwork andintegrity. Join us at the Victoria Airport Authority where your workhelps connect people and possibilities every day.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have:

Education & Experience:

Professionalaccounting designation (CPA) is required.

Additionaldesignations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Project ManagementProfessional (PMP) or Certified Risk Manager (CRM) would be considered anasset.

Training inChange Management Data Governance Finance Transformation Lean Six Sigma orother related areas would be considered an asset.

*Recentrelated experience must include:

A minimum of 5years of progressively responsible experience in financial management andaccounting roles.

Directexperience leading managing and executing the full financial cycle including:planning (budgeting and forecasting) accounting financial analysis internal controlsrisk management banking/treasury investments taxation contracts financial reportingand regulatory compliance.

Experience inan organization of similar scope size and complexity is highly preferred;experience within the transportation or aviation sector is a strong asset.

A track recordof fostering a positive productive and inclusive team culture.

Supervisoryexperience within a union environment is strongly preferred.

Technicalexperience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems as a Subject MatterExpert (SME).

Additionalexperience planning and implementing ERP systems or other financial systems isconsidered an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience inan organization of similar scope size and complexity is highly preferred;experience within the transportation or aviation sector is a strong asset.

A track recordof fostering a positive productive and inclusive team culture.

Supervisoryexperience within a union environment is strongly preferred.

Technicalexperience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems as a Subject MatterExpert (SME).

Additionalexperience planning and implementing ERP systems or other financial systems isconsidered an asset.

Must beeligible to work in Canada.

Must be able toobtain and maintain Enhanced Airport Security Clearance as a condition ofemployment.

Must be willingto work outside normal work schedule to meet operational requirements.

Knowledge of:

Professionalaccounting standards (e.g. GAAP) policies procedures and requirements.

Standards bestpractices and legal requirements related to all aspects of financial managementincluding: planning (e.g. budgeting and forecasting) accounting analysiscontrols banking investments taxation reporting and regulatory compliancein the Province of British Columbia.

Issues trendsand challenges related to the prudent and effective use of financial resources.

VAAs operatingenvironment including relevant federal/provincial legislation regulations andpolicies.

Human resourcesmanagement.

M365 Officesoftware and tools.

BusinessEnglish.

Skills and abilities:

Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills presentation skills and attention todetail when communicating. Able tocommunicate complex technical concepts in a manner that can be understood bythe audience.

Leadershipskills and the ability to provide inspirational leadership.

Supervisoryskills and the ability to manage performance provide coaching motivation andcorrective action when necessary.

Ability tomanage multiple priorities and consistently produce results within timelines.

Analytical criticalthinking problem solving and judgement skills.

Conflictmanagement negotiation and issues management skills.

Ability todevelop and maintain positive working relationships with employees andinternal/external contacts.

Ability to usea variety of information technologies and office and financial softwareapplications.

Required Security Clearance:

Within six (6) months of hire thesuccessful candidate must obtain and maintain the appropriate level of Airport SecurityClearance (RAIC) as a condition of employment**

VAAis part of the federally regulated air transportation sector and employees mustabide by any potential future federally mandated health measures (e.g. COVID-19vaccination/booster shots).

Please refer to the full list of Requirements and Duties as found in thejob description on VAAs website.

VAA Values

VAA has an incredibly bright future ahead and its success dependsentirely on our team of very talented dedicated staff. We want to ensure VAAis an environment where our people thrive and is an organization where peopleare proud to work where our culture is admired and where career aspirationsare fulfilled. At VAA were proud to beliving our Values:

People

We work as a team supporting and respecting one another to bring out the best in each of us.

Excellence

We lead in safety quality and innovation to create exceptional experiences.

Integrity

We ensure that honesty equity and accountability are the cornerstones of everything we do.

Community

We foster meaningful relationships through service excellence and responsible stewardship.

Applications:

Take yourcareer to new heights submit your application today!

Interested applicants may submit their Cover Letter and Resume quotingCompetition #2025-24 by emailing Agilus Work Solutions by 4:00 pmFriday November 28^th 2025 at .

VAA is located on the homelands of theWSÁNEĆ People and as a resultqualified self-identified Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and maybe given preference during the recruiting and selection process.

VAA valuesinclusion and accessibility and is committed to providing reasonable accommodationfor applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation isneeded to take part in the job application or interview process please contact .

Please ensureyour application clearly identifies how you meet the education experience andknowledge requirements stated in the job description. Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Canada.

We sincerelyappreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected forfurther consideration will be contacted.

** The Restricted Area Identification Card(RAIC) is a security pass issued by local airport authorities to allnon-passengers working in the restricted areas of airports.

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