Finance Manager
The Greater Victoria Public Library is one of the most heavily used libraries in the country and has an annual budget of over $14 million. GVPL offers service to a population of almost 300,000 through 10 branches. The system serves 10 municipalities and is governed by a 19 member Board.
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to become the Library's Finance Manager. Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Library Board and its goals. Responsibilities include preparing and administering the annual operating budget; preparing and presenting monthly and annual financial statements, liaising with our municipal partners; providing advice and information on financial matters; investing Library funds; providing leadership and supervision to staff in the financial services area; maintaining the GL using SAGE AccPac; working collaboratively with other members of the Management Team to develop and implement strategic initiatives, policies, plans, and programs which will contribute to the Library's continuing success.
As the successful candidate you will bring to the position:
- CA, CGA, or CMA designation;
- a minimum of five years' accounting and financial statement preparation experience;
- demonstrated leadership and management skills;
- superior organizational and interpersonal skills;
- considerable experience in preparing and administering an annual operating budget;
- experience in the public sector;
- excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
- expert ability to use SAGE AccPac;
- strong commitment to serving the community and responsiveness to community needs.
For information about Victoria, please visit the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce website.
Salary: $81,641 to $92,999 with a comprehensive benefits package.
For complete job description, please visit our website at www.gvpl.ca.
For further information, call Renée Bauert, Human Resources Manager, at 250-413-0359.
To apply: Send your résumé, a covering letter outlining how your qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position, and the names of three references to:
Human Resources
Greater Victoria Public Library
735 Broughton Street
Victoria, BC V8W 3H2
Fax: 250-385-5971
E-mail: applications@gvpl.ca
The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate; review of applications begins November 9, 2009.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but will only contact those who are shortlisted. | 
