Financial controller Jobs in Saanich, BC

About Us:

With $313.7 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2026, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our page.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: November 1, 2026

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join BCI’s Finance team in Victoria, BC, as Manager, Corporate Finance Operations. This key leadership role will help shape the future of finance operations by leading a high-performing team, driving process optimization, and advancing BCI’s Workday Enterprise Management Cloud platform while supporting accurate financial reporting and a Centre of Excellence model.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting, you’ll join BCI’s Finance department and lead a team responsible for key operational and transactional finance functions. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Finance, including Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and Procurement.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A relevant bachelor’s degree and professional accounting designation, such as CPA or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
• Experience in operational and transactional finance processes, including AP, AR, banking and treasury, internal cost recovery, cost allocation, and reconciliations
• A continuous-improvement mindset, with experience optimizing processes, systems, and controls
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Initiative, drive, and the ability to deliver results in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders

Preferred:

• Experience with Workday Enterprise Management Cloud
• Experience in financial or investment institution operations

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead, develop, and manage a team across finance operations
• Drive process and system optimization, including adoption of leading practices
• Set priorities and manage competing deadlines to support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables
• Oversee payables, expense management, accounts receivable, treasury, cost allocation, and reconciliations
• Partner with Procurement, FP&A, Tax, and other stakeholders to support accurate reporting, compliance, and alignment across finance processes
• Ensure data integrity, maintain strong internal controls, and support business continuity requirements
• Document and standardize processes while driving continuous improvement
• Support financial accounting, management, and reporting of actual results
• Adhere to compliance and risk management policies and directives

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This role is based in our downtown Victoria, BC office. Relocation support is available for candidates relocating to Victoria.

SALARY RANGE

The annualized base salary range for this Victoria-based role is CAD $125,000 to $150,000.

BCI offers a competitive total rewards package, including a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, and paid time off. We pay our people competitively in the markets in which we operate and with consideration for internal equity and job structure. The base salary will consider factors such as the individual's skill set, experience, and internal equity. We aim for actual pay to be around the market median for expected performance and the upper quartile for excellent performance. Actual salaries may vary based on experience and expertise.

Next Steps:

To apply online, please submit your resume promptly. Applications will be actively reviewed, and those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome all qualified candidates who are legally authorized to work in the country where this job is located. If you do not have authorization, or if your work permit has restrictions or is due to expire within 12 months, please inform our recruitment team if shortlisted.

At BCI, we value diversity and foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive. We are performance and client-focused, valuing integrity, and we want to know you if you share these values. We recognize that some skills can be learned on the job and encourage everyone to apply. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please contact us at .

To learn more about working with BCI, including our comprehensive benefits packages, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the recruitment process visit our .

BCI does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruitment agencies, executive search firms, or staffing suppliers unless they have an existing contractual agreement with our organization. Our approved vendor relationships are established for particular recruitment requirements and do not extend to general job postings on our website or other platforms. Any candidate information or resumes submitted by suppliers not approved by BCI will be deemed unsolicited and will not be reviewed or considered. BCI will not be liable for any fees, commissions, or charges related to unsolicited candidate submissions or recruitment services.