Summary
Description
Consumer Protection BC is a not-for-profit regulator responsible for overseeing certain sectors and specific types of consumer transactions. Our vision is a province where all citizens of BC are empowered in their transactions as a result of rigorous and consistent business compliance and through the provision of information.
We are a small team of dedicated and passionate individuals who champion our corporate values of curiosity, integrity and impact. These employee-chosen values guide the delivery of our services and can be seen in our daily work. As an equal opportunity workplace, our values guide our business activities, regulatory work, education efforts, interactions and corporate culture and are supported by the tenets of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Learn more about who we are as a regulator and employer by exploring our website, including our about us page and our careers page.
Consumer Protection BC is looking for a strategic and motivated Director of Finance & Administration to join our team!
Day in the life:
After spending a few productive days working from home, you step into the office ready to tackle the day (but first, coffee and a snack). Your next task? Preparing financial statements. With the month-end wrapped up, it’s time to compile a detailed report for the Finance & Audit Committee, which is due in a week. This involves drafting statements, a management discussion and analysis (MD&A), and a concise summary presentation to share with the
Leadership Team for review. Throughout the morning, colleagues stop by to chat, and a member of the operations team consults you about how financial statements submitted by a travel agent might impact their licence renewal application. Helping cross-departmental teams navigate regulatory nuances is a responsibility you take pride in.
A refreshing lunch break at Swan Lake leaves you energized for the afternoon’s budgeting meetings with department leads. Though it’s only mid-year, the groundwork for the next three-year budget cycle begins now. Budgeting, for you, isn’t just about plugging numbers into spreadsheets—it’s about strategic thinking and fostering collaboration to shape the organization’s future. While some of your work is cyclical and operational, you thrive on opportunities to enhance administrative processes and contribute strategically.
By day’s end, you feel a sense of accomplishment, knowing you play a crucial role in advancing Consumer Protection BC’s mission alongside a dedicated and like-minded team.
Who you are:
- A flexible team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to work cooperatively with others to achieve strategic goals at a small organization.
- A true service provider focused on identifying and serving the needs of stakeholders while managing organizational resources in an effective, prioritized manner.
- A detailed-oriented person with deep analytical thinking skills who can independently plan and accomplish their own work.
What you will be doing:
- Acting as the lead financial position within the organization, responsible for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial and administrative related activities.
- Developing annual budgets, implementing financial policies and procedures, preparing financial statements, coordinating the annual audit, and completing payroll functions – among other things!
- Providing in-depth financial and risk analysis and forecasting revenue streams to enhance operational effectiveness and achieve business goals.
We are looking for people who have:
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA with CPABC).
- Comprehensive experience with non-profit organizations, budgetary analysis, financial information systems and forecasting.
- Review the full job description for the complete list of responsibilities and requirements.
A bit about us:
- Consumer Protection BC has offices in Victoria and Burnaby, BC.
- Approximately 45 employees manage operational (compliance, enforcement, licensing, consumer inquiries) and administrative (data analysis, IT and interest holder relations) duties towards furthering our mandate.
- Our latest audited financial statements (as of December 31, 2024) are available online.
Are we a good fit for each other?
We want to help you decide if we are a good fit for one another. More information about Consumer Protection BC’s business and structure, including annual reports, business plans, audited financial statements and governance-related materials, may be viewed at www.consumerprotectionbc.ca.
Accessibility
Do you need accommodation during the interview process? Please read our information about requesting an accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY TO THIS JOB
If you are interested, review the job description and apply online by uploading your cover letter and resume and answering a few pre-screening questions within our online application portal.
The application process:
- This is a priority hire for us. The full application process will take approximately four weeks to complete.
- We do not consider incomplete applications (those without cover letters, resumes and/or written responses to pre-screening questions).
- Steps in the application process include application screening, telephone interview, in-person interview, CEO interview, professional references and a criminal record check (post offer).
- Please note this role is not eligible for internal transfers as Consumer Protection BC is a separate entity to the BC Public Service Agency.
Please contact us at careers@consumerprotectionbc.ca with questions.
