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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. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH  

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. 

WHAT YOU BRING  

• 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  

WHAT YOU WILL DO  

Team Leadership & Development 

• 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 

Digital Transformation & Innovation 

• 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 

Financial Reporting & Compliance 

• 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 

Operations Management 

• 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). 

Join BCI's Corporate Accounting team in a hands-on role supporting core expense processing and accounting operations at one of Canada's largest institutional investors. As a Senior Technician, this role supports vendor invoice and employee expense reimbursement processing, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting activities, and serves as a subject matter expert for accounts payable and expense reimbursement processes. 

Based in Victoria, British Columbia, the role works closely across BCI to ensure transactions are accurate, timely, and completed in line with corporate policies and internal controls. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential, as the work involves regular interaction with employees at all levels of the organization. 

As BCI continues to modernize its Finance operations through new systems, improved tools, and streamlined processes, this role supports the adoption of change by helping embed new ways of working into daily practice and ensuring controls remain strong throughout each transition. Corporate Accounting is central to this evolution, and the Senior Technician plays a key role in supporting that progress. 

This role sits within the Finance department, part of BCI Operations, supporting investment and corporate accounting, valuations, and financial reporting to BCI’s clients. Finance also leads budgeting, tax structuring and compliance, finance operations, procurement, and investment performance and analytics, and works closely with teams across BCI, as well as auditors and external advisors, to deliver timely, accurate, and relevant financial information. 

You will be part of the Corporate Accounting branch, which is responsible for the accurate and timely recording and reporting of corporate financial transactions. Corporate Accounting works collaboratively across BCI to maintain the integrity of financial records, support compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements, and continuously improve processes.  

WHAT YOU BRING 

• 2-3+ years of experience in accounting, business administration, or a related role in a fastpaced environment 

• Postsecondary education in business administration, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Demonstrated attention to detail, including the ability to understand and apply company policies when reviewing documentation 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels of the organization 

• Proactive and results-oriented with strong time management skills 

• Ability to maintain accuracy and productivity in a timesensitive environment 

• Ability to analyze issues, exercise sound judgement, and resolve questions in a practical and timely manner 

• Initiative and a continuous improvement mindset 

Preferred

• Experience with expense reimbursement processing or travel policy administration 

• Familiarity with accounting concepts such as account coding, reconciliations, and journal entries 

• Experience preparing summary reports for senior leadership 

• Experience with complex, decentralized organizations, ideally financial institutions 

• Experience using ERP systems such as MS Dynamics NAV or Workday 

WHAT YOU WILL DO  

Reporting to the Supervisor, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Technician applies sound judgement, supports the adoption of new systems and process improvements, and ensures policies, procedures, and controls are clearly understood and consistently applied. 

• Process employee expense reimbursement claims and verify eligibility against BCI expense policies 

• Process accounts payable transactions, including issuing payments, verifying receipt of services, coding transactions, and entering data into the accounting system 

• Reconcile accounts, ledgers, and daily balances 

• Prepare month-end adjusting entries 

• Maintain corporate system configurations, including per diem rates and the Chart of Accounts 

• Establish new vendors and customers as required 

• Oversee monthly corporate credit card distribution, receipt, and posting, including onboarding and training new cardholders 

• Develop, maintain, and document corporate accounting policies and procedures 

• Provide training and guidance on corporate policies and directives across BCI 

• Identify and support process improvement opportunities 

• Support financial reporting requirements 

WHERE YOU WILL WORK  

This role is based in our downtown Victoria, BC office. Relocation support is available if needed. BCI is an in-person, collaborative organization with the flexibility to work remotely up to one day per week.

The Senior Manager, Creative Production leads the Creative Production Hub, as a centralized shared service supporting all communications pillars. While content creation resides in each pillar, this role acts as the central engine for channel management, measurement and investment education content, orchestrating enterprise-wide communications strategy, planning, and prioritization. The Senior Manager is accountable for setting the vision for BCI’s visual brand, overseeing creative production, providing strategic oversight for corporate reports, investment education programs, digital platforms, and implementing an enterprise-wide measurement framework to drive communications efficacy. 

The Global Communications function operates within the Office of the COO and plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing BCI's relationships with its clients and stakeholders through world-class strategic engagement. Global Communications is responsible for managing BCI's brand, reputation, media relations, global profile, and industry partnerships. The function communicates effectively with both internal and external audiences, representing BCI's interests and strategic priorities. Overall, the Global Communications function is vital for ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, organizational alignment, reputation protection, and the organization's long-term success. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The team operates with a 'create once, adapt many' philosophy, maximizing efficiency by adapting core content for multiple audiences and channels.  

The Hub serves as the connective tissue between communications pillars—ensuring integrated campaign execution, efficient resource sharing, and clear scope boundaries. Accountability for enterprise-wide measurement enables the function to demonstrate communications value against business objectives and drive continuous optimization. 

Reporting to the VP, Communications, the Senior Manager of the Creative Production Hub oversees BCI's centralized shared service for content production, channel management, brand governance, measurement, and investment education. The Hub acts as the central engine supporting Global Investment Communications and Employee Communications—orchestrating editorial planning, managing digital platforms, and ensuring consistent brand execution across all touchpoints. 

WHAT YOU BRING 

• Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, graphic design, business, or related field 

• 8+ years of progressive experience in communications, creative production, or brand management, with 5+ years experience in the financial services or institutional investment industry, and 5+ years in a leadership role  

• Demonstrated expertise in leading editorial planning, content strategy, and prioritization frameworks across multiple channels and audiences 

• Strong knowledge of digital platform governance, brand standards management, and communications measurement frameworks, with the ability to provide strategic direction for creative production (graphic design, videography/photography)  

• Strong resource and project management skills; ability to prioritize and allocate resources effectively  

• People leadership skills with proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, and cultivate a positive and engaging team culture; experience in coaching, team building, and mentoring 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills at both the strategic and technical level 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders 

• A creative thinker with a strong track record of applying innovative solutions; demonstrated ability to champion AI adoption  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Editorial Planning 

• Partners with the Communications VP and Directors to orchestrate BCI’s Communications strategy, planning, and prioritization across all teams, ensuring all communication activities align with BCI’s objectives 

• Oversees the centralized intake process and maintenance of an editorial calendar, establishes and monitors key measurements for content triage, and actively chairs the enterprise editorial committee to ensure cohesive editorial oversight 

• Establishes a strategic filter and prioritization framework for communications requests, ensuring resources are allocated to highest-impact work aligned with BCI's business objectives 

• Promotes a "create once, adapt many" workflow philosophy, breaking down silos and maximizing content efficiency by adapting core content for multiple audiences and channels 

• Serves as the connective tissue between Global Investment Communications and Employee Communications pillars, ensuring consistent messaging, efficient resource sharing, integrated campaign execution, and clear scope boundaries to prevent overlap 

Oversight of Corporate Reporting & Special Projects 

• Provides strategic oversight for the production of BCI's corporate reports and special projects (e.g., Corporate Annual Report, Stewardship Report, Investment Inventory) 

Brand & Digital Governance 

• Partners with Communications VP and Directors, in collaboration with the Manager, Corporate Reporting & Digital Platforms, to oversee consolidation and maintenance of governance for BCI's digital platforms (BCI.ca, LinkedIn, The Exchange, Bull & Bear) 

• Oversees the maintenance of BCI’s brand standards and messaging, in collaboration with the Senior Visual Designer, by ensuring consistent messaging and content across all audiences and channels, strengthening BCI’s reputation 

• Provides strategic direction and high-level oversight for BCI’s digital platform content (BCI.ca, The Exchange, Bull & Bear) in collaboration with the Manager and Digital Specialist, ensuring they support strategic objectives 

Creative Hub Management 

• Oversees the intake of all Studio projects, determines appropriate resource allocation across the studio team, allocates responsibilities, and manages project timelines in accordance with scope, budget, and resources 

• Optimizes resource allocation between in-house capabilities and strategic outsourcing, managing agency and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery of creative services while maintaining strategic focus for internal teams 

 Engagement & Education Management 

• Owns the definition of event strategy, partnering with the Senior Manager, Engagement & Education 

• Oversees the development and execution of client investment education programs and internal corporate events, in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Engagement & Education 

• Considers resourcing and outsourcing support for the most effective and efficient use of budget and time 

Corporate Reporting & Efficacy Framework  

• In collaboration with the Manager, Corporate Reporting & Digital Platforms, implements and continuously evolves a measurement framework to strategically assess the efficacy and impact of all BCI communications initiatives against overall business objectives 

• Provides insight and direction aligned to BCI’s overall messaging for all reports, including the Corporate Annual Report 

• Prioritizes and determines resourcing and outsourcing required for the most effective and efficient use of budget and resources for reporting and measurement 

• Oversees and evaluates the development and monitoring of communication KPIs 

Team Leadership 

• Leads, recruits, manages, and develops a high-performing team 

• Manages performance, provides coaching and mentoring, and creates development opportunities for all team members 

• Manages team resources, ensuring optimal allocation to meet project and communication commitments 

AI & Innovation Leadership 

• Champions AI adoption across the communications function, identifying and prioritizing use cases for task automation, content drafting assistance, analytics enhancement, and workflow optimization 

• Oversees development and governance of AI tools to support consistent, on-brand content creation while maintaining accuracy and compliance standards 

• Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, evaluating emerging technologies and approaches that can enhance communications effectiveness and efficiency 

• Keeps abreast of relevant industry-specific AI capabilities/best practices, ensuring the team remains current on emerging trends and technologies. 

BCI is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting for a 20-month fixed-term in their Victoria office. 

In this role, you will lead a high-performing team through a period of significant transformation - encompassing system upgrades, AI integration, and expanded reporting requirements including carbon footprint — while maintaining the rigour required to meet external audit and financial reporting deadlines. Success in this role requires deep IFRS technical expertise, demonstrated change management capability, and the leadership presence to guide teams through complexity with clarity and confidence. 

This 20-month fixed term opportunity includes all benefits available to permanent employees, such as participation in our defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental, vacation and wellness benefits. 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Valuations, the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting manages internal and external financial reporting deliverables of BCI’s investment portfolios, collaborates with teams across the organization to guide and resolve IFRS accounting issues, and prepares financial information for BCI’s Audit Committee and Board. 

The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, is responsible for pooled fund and program financial reporting, guiding and resolving accounting issues related to complex financial instruments including derivatives across all asset classes as well as leading the timely, complete, and accurate preparation of other internal and external financial reporting deliverables. The Senior Manager leads team members in continuous enhancements for current processes and procedures and implementing change management. The Senior Manager also leads projects within the branch or represents the branch in cross-functional corporate or departmental projects and works closely with investment, risk, valuations and investment accounting teams across the organization. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH  

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, finance client engagement, finance operations, investment performance and analytics, procurement, tax structuring and tax compliance. 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. 

Financial Reporting & Valuations is made up of two teams, Financial Reporting and Valuations who combined are responsible for the daily price verification for Fixed Income and Public Equity securities as well as the quarterly and year-end valuation processes for BCI’s private market investment portfolio, including Private Equity, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources, and Private Credit. The branch also resolves IFRS accounting and valuation issues across all asset classes, prepares annual financial statements for BCI programs, pooled funds, and Combined Funds, and reports and presents financial and valuation information to BCI’s Valuation Committee and Board and Board-related committees. 

WHAT YOU BRING  

• A professional accounting designation (CPA or international equivalent) 

• 8+ years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience, with progressive management responsibilities in team management including change, resource, and performance management   

• In depth exposure to IFRS, specifically IFRS 9, Financial Instruments and IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement 

• Good conceptual and technical understanding of securities markets, products, and structures 

• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail 

• Excellent business writing, communication and complex solutioning for multiple stakeholders with a service mindset 

• Strategic and proactive, with strong critical thinking skills to analyze problems and tackle challenges in innovative ways 

• Initiative, inquisitiveness, and drive to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines within a team 

• Experience interacting with senior management and external advisors / auditors 

• Demonstrated experience with process automation and continuous improvement  

Preferred

• Completion or pursuing CFA, CAIA or similar 

• Prior audit experience specializing in IFRS audit engagements 

• Familiarity and experience with Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (“PCAF”) standard and/or IFRS sustainability standards: IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 

• Direct financial reporting experience in an investment manager environment 

• Experience with Power BI or other data analytics and visualization tools 

• Experience with Workiva 

WHAT YOU WILL DO  

• Manages timely and accurate delivery of external financial reporting, including pooled fund and program level financial statements, ESG, and other investment financial information for internal and external stakeholders 

• Leads all aspects of team management including change management, performance development, coaching, and career growth, while supporting recruitment and onboarding to build a high-performing, engaged team 

• Proactively manages competing priorities with the Senior Director, providing timely escalation of issues and progress updates 

• Leads external auditor engagements, including responding to auditor queries, providing applicable supporting audit evidence, and coordinating audit readiness across functions 

• Motivates and empowers a team of professionals to complete work effectively and efficiently, while modeling and fostering a culture of continuous improvement 

• Researches new and evolving accounting standards, recommends policy changes and revised disclosures, and ensures financial statements and financial information comply with IFRS  

• Champions the adoption and continuous improvement of financial reporting systems and tools, including Workiva and AI-enabled automation, to drive operational efficiency and scalability across the reporting function, with process documentation supporting internal controls over financial reporting 

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of clients and asset classes including investment objectives, reporting requirements, investment processes, instruments and structures 

• Maintains in-depth knowledge of finance concepts, procedures, reporting and the end-to-end processes and technologies that support the finance function 

• Develops, maintains and continuously improves financial solutions and processes aligned to client and asset class objectives 

• Transforms complex financial data into actionable business intelligence through integrated quantitative and qualitative analysis for clients and asset classes 

• Identifies and addresses risks, ensuring all reporting and processes meet the audit and internal control framework and adhere to compliance and risk management best practices 

• Cultivates a peer network to resolve industry-wide financial reporting issues and stay current on emerging practices 

• Evaluates the financial reporting impact of new derivative products, complex instruments, and corporate initiatives, providing recommendations and required financial information 

• Actively participates in Finance and/or multi-department initiatives with a focus on building relationships, talent development and innovation  

• Collaborates with the ESG team to report on BCI’s portfolio carbon footprint and associated disclosures Acts as the Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Valuations in their absence.