About Us:
With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, 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 BCI Values in Action page.
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Only qualified candidates who match the requirements will be contacted.
Located in Victoria, BC, this is a high-visibility opportunity to lead an enterprise-critical function at one of Canada’s most influential investment organizations - delivering operational excellence today while building the systems, capabilities, and culture that will serve BCI for years to come.
A key member of the Finance leadership team and reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Director, Corporate Accounting is accountable for providing leadership to the corporate accounting and financial management functions for BCI and its wholly owned corporate foreign offices. This position is designed for a dynamic finance leader who seeks to make a broad impact across the Finance organization while building deep expertise in corporate accounting.
The Corporate Accounting function is currently undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation initiative. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading this multi-year transformation, implementing new technologies and processes while managing organizational change and ensuring continuity of critical financial operations.
The Finance department is part of BCI Operations and is responsible for investment and corporate accounting, valuations, as well as financial statements and financial reporting to our clients. The team also leads BCI’s budgeting process, tax structuring and tax compliance, finance client engagement, finance operations, procurement and investment performance and analytics. Working with our internal business partners, auditors and external advisors, the Finance department strives to be a trusted advisor to our internal and external clients by providing timely, accurate, and relevant financial information and analysis.
Corporate Accounting is responsible for the accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial transactions and results. The branch is divided into two main functions:
the operating function ensures all financial transactions including employee expenses and vendor payments, are properly recorded, approved, and managed; and
the accounting & reporting function supports multi-jurisdiction tax and regulatory compliance and reporting obligations, accounting research, and the stewardship of corporate policies, directives, and procedures.
Together, these teams work to maintain the integrity of BCI's financial records and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and reporting requirements.
An undergraduate degree combined with a CPA or equivalent
A minimum of 10 years accounting experience, with progressive management responsibilities, ideally in a corporate setting
Experience in consolidation accounting and reporting
A strong conceptual and technical understanding of investment management principles and practices with exposure to both public and private markets
Strong change leadership skills with ability to guide teams through significant organizational and technological transitions
Experience leading finance transformation projects including ERP implementation, process automation and modern financial system deployments
Knowledge of robotic process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence applications in finance
Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and contribute to enterprise-wide finance initiatives
Interest in broad finance leadership with exposure to both operational and strategic financial management
Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication at both the technical and strategic level
Excellent interpersonal abilities, organizational and leadership skills
Service mindset in building, maintaining, and supporting stakeholder relationships
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft products, including Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
Initiative, drive, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Proactive and results oriented with good time management skills
Leads, mentors and coaches direct reports and the corporate accounting team with a mindset of continuous improvement and process optimization
Champions innovation and continuous improvement while maintaining operational excellence during transition periods
Leads the Corporate Accounting digital transformation including implementation of new technologies, process redesign, and automation
Develops and executes change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes across the organization
Establishes and maintains accounting systems, procedures and internal controls related to corporate accounting, overseeing implementations or upgrades as required
Oversees the annual corporate consolidated financial statement preparation, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), for inclusion in the annual report
Manages the annual corporate consolidated financial statement audit, acting as key point of contact for external auditors; provides auditors with all required working papers, disclosures, and analysis
Reviews and/or prepares financial reports for the Senior Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer, Executive Management Team, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders as required
Closely collaborates with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting meet stakeholder needs and the close process for actual results is timely and accurate; works collaboratively with departments and executives to determine and provide necessary reporting and support for transactions
Collaborates with the Tax team to ensure compliance with tax reporting and regulations as they apply to corporate accounting
Develops, implements and maintains accounting and financial management systems for foreign offices to ensure alignment with BCI’s (parent) processes and controls
Reviews and/or prepares reports as required by legislation, including those required under the Financial Administration Act and Financial Information Act
Administers the External Auditor Independence Policy
Manages all corporate accounting team functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and other integration points with payroll, procurement, and investment accounting
Manages corporate treasury functions related to cash management, monitoring and forecasting, loan and credit facilities and foreign exchange
Oversees the processing and payment of employee expense reports and vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with expense directives, procurement policies, and approval authorities in collaboration with the Office of the COO
Manages the expense management system and related policies, ensuring timely reimbursement while maintaining appropriate controls and audit trails
Develops and implements financial policies and internal controls to ensure financial information is accurate and reliable and that the Corporation’s assets are appropriately safeguarded
Guides corporate financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies, directives and procedures in collaboration with the Office of the COO and provides advice to senior management (as a direct report to VP Finance)
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 [email protected].
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 Careers Page.
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.
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What We Do
British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) offers an exceptional opportunity to work at a world-class organization. With $250.4 billion of gross assets under management, BCI is the provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector. We invest globally across a range of asset classes and strategies in public and private markets. BCI generates the investment returns that help our British Columbian public sector clients build financially secure futures.
The people who work at BCI are committed, passionate, and approachable. They aim for continuous improvement and share BCI’s core values of clients first, performance focused, world class, accountability, transparency, and integrity. Being recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers and BC’s Top Employers exemplifies BCI’s ongoing commitment to be a progressive workplace of choice; one that attracts, retains, and promotes talent so that we can continue to work towards meeting our clients’ financial goals. As an active in-house asset manager, BCI depends on specialized skills and expertise to successfully execute its world-class investment strategies and fulfill client needs. We are currently expanding our team and our skill base to equip BCI for the future.
