Band 5 - Chief Financial Officer

Posting Title - BAND 5 - Chief Financial Officer - Position Classification - Band 5 - Union - N/A - Work Options - Location - Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) - Salary Range - $123,100.01 - $157,100.11 annually - Close Date - 7/23/2025 - Job Type - Regular Full Time - Temporary End Date - Ministry/Organization - BC Public Service -> Royal BC Museum - Ministry Branch / Division - Corporate Finance/Museum Operations Division - Job Summary **Chief Financial Officer** **Corporate Finance Department** **Museum Operations Division** **Full Time - Permanent** **Band 5** **Annual Salary: $123,100.01 - $157,100.11** **Location: Victoria, BC** **ABOUT US** Long before settlers arrived in what later became known as British Columbia, the land on which the museum and archives now stands is the traditional territory of the Lekwungen peoples, today represented by the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations. The Royal BC Museum acknowledges and respects the history of Indigenous peoples, who are our partners today in museum matters and community alike. The Royal BC Museum is undergoing a transformation, which is a complex, multi-layered process that impacts the museum’s physical presence and facilities, as well as internal culture transformation, and requires the museum team to undergo adaptive and technical organizational changes. We have begun the important work of aligning operations and practices with the applicable articles of UNDRIP, DRIPA and the TRC Calls to Action; fostering a culture shift that prioritizes safety, wellbeing and healing; and ensuring that Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) is at the forefront as a focus of the organization and that it is permanently embedded in the Museum’s culture at all levels. Expected to lead by example, the Executive Committee of the Royal BC Museum is comprised of the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Presidents. The Executive Committee operates under authority delegated by the Royal BC Museum’s Board of Directors to the Chief Executive Officer, and oversees the Royal BC Museum and Archives operations, focusing on strategic leadership, management and direction, and ensuring the effective prioritization of resources in support of the Museum’s strategic plan, annual service plan and provincial mandates. The Executive Director sits on the Executive at Large committee which provides advice and support to the Executive Committee. **DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW** The Corporate Finance Department is accountable for ensuring the Royal BC Museum is able to achieve its mandate and business priorities in a sustained, self-sufficient and professional manner and for the provision of a full range of comprehensive financial services including financial planning and reporting, financial operations, accounting and systems, financial policy and compliance, procurement, revenue generation and treasury related functions. The Department operates under Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB), the Financial Administration Act, and the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act. The Department is accountable for instituting effective financial and operational controls to ensure financial integrity and maximum returns to the Royal BC Museum. **JOB OVERVIEW** The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads and is accountable for the financial operations of the organization. This complex role includes functioning as a catalyst, strategist, operator, and steward in support of effective financial management. The Executive Director reports to the Executive Financial Officer with a dotted line to the Chief Executive Officer. A successful CFO is a strong leader, who promotes integrity and accountability and who has well developed business acumen. The position requires financial technical expertise and experience and develops and implements the financial management strategies and service delivery framework for the organization in accordance with government policy. The CFO identifies and facilitates discussion and resolution of emerging issues, informs executive budget decisions, and challenges executive to early resolution of business issues with potential financial impact upon organizational outcomes. **QUALIFICATIONS** - Knowledge of financial management and control frameworks, accounting and practices. - Knowledge of strategic planning, procurement, risk management and negotiation strategies. - Knowledge of government priorities and operating environment including government’s decision-making process and central agencies. - Leadership, change management and influence management skills. - Analytical and interpretive skills to deal with complex information, processes/systems, and projects. - Ability to solve and communicate complex issues, in both written and verbal formats. - Ability to build and foster effective and collaborative relationships with senior leaders. - Ability to mediate, negotiate, consult and manage issues to achieve financial objectives and business needs. **Equity and