Description
Regular Full-Time ($103,812.80 - $119,064.40/annum – 2024 Rates)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters.
The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small community. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with kilometers of spectacular ocean shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.
The Financial Services and Asset Management department is excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a Manager of Financial Operations. This key role oversees the organization's core financial activities and provides leadership to a dedicated and skilled team. We’re seeking a strategic and collaborative professional who’s passionate about advancing financial excellence in local government. If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to the financial success of our community, we encourage you to apply.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Financial Services, the Manager of Financial Services is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of billing and collection of revenues from property taxes, utilities, licenses, building permits, grants and various other sources of revenue as well as the reporting and accounting functions ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of day-to-day activities of accounting, accounts payable, cash clearing, deposits and internal and external reports.
Our ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business, a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation, a minimum of five years of related management experience in a unionized environment, in addition to experience with financial systems, including point of sale and billing systems. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a verification of their skills by completing writing, computer and/or skill testing assessments.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with continued career and professional development opportunities, as well as opportunities for flexible work arrangements. As an employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.
If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! Please apply in confidence by 4:30 p.m. on November 21, 2025.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.