Job Description

Job Brief

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Job Grade & Compensation : DC-05 $72,177 - $90,221 (CAD) + Pay for Performance Language Requirement : English Essential/Anglais essentiel Security Clearance Level : Enhanced Employment Status : Indeterminate End Date (Term Roles) :

The world needs more Canada. Destination Canada is looking for a Corporate Financial Officer to join our team in Vancouver as we inspire travellers to explore Canada. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will provide financial services to assigned business units, including budget coordination, tracking, and forecasting; project spend and contract monitoring; interpretation, advice, and training on Destination Canada\xe2\x80\x99s various policies; and the provision of financial analysis and advice that contributes to the operational and strategic decisions of the business unit. You will also support the Manager by providing financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations that contribute to the design and management of the budget process, internal control systems, policies, and processes. Destination Canada strives to be an agile organization that responds to a fast-paced industry. The individual will require the skills and personal attributes to support this goal. Join us and share your love for Canada and your glowing heart with the world. Note : The successful candidate will be working under Destination Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Hybrid Working Model. This model requires all employees to work 2-3 days/week in the office in Vancouver. The remainder of the work week can be spent working from a home office. DUTIES: This role provides budget management support, reporting, and analysis to budget owners as well as financial services and advice to assigned business units. Supports the Manager in organization-level financial analysis and reporting, system and process improvement and implementation, development of financial policies, and conducting internal audits. Key accountabilities:

• Supporting budget owners at the management and senior management level with ongoing budget management, including:
  • monitoring and tracking program, operating, and project budgets and spend
  • monitoring, reconciling, auditing and controlling spend of suppliers against contracts
  • conducting budget reconciliation, variance analysis, and forecasting
  • creating dashboards and reports to provide insights on spend and forecast
  • establishing a budget management framework and structure for new business units
  • providing financial guidance, advice and recommendations that inform operational/strategic decisions and business plans.
• Acting as the first point of contact and financial expert for assigned business units
• Providing organization-level and ad-hoc reporting and analysis, including forecasting and trend analysis on revenue and expenditures, and supporting in the preparation of key reports such as the corporate plan.
• Acting as a super-user for financial analysis programs and systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues/errors, and building/modifying reports, involving consultant when required.
• Leading or supporting the implementation/roll-out of new financial and procurement policies, processes, and systems by providing communications and training to end-users.
• Managing or supporting ad-hoc projects as assigned, including system and process improvements. Consults with and manages third party financial system vendors and consultants as needed.
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on finance policies, processes, and governance/control systems, working with and managing deliverables of external consultants as needed.
• Performing internal audits to improve control environment, including of marketing agency spend, and of fraud and other internal controls. Ensuring adherence and consistent application of financial policies, procedures and controls, addressing and resolving non-compliance issues as they arise.

Essential Qualifications EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized university or college with an accounting degree or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. Accounting designation (CPA) is an asset. EXPERIENCE: When applying, the candidate must clearly demonstrate in writing how they meet the following experience criteria:

• 4+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in accounting and finance;
• Experience in managing and administering the delivery of financial services;
• Experience in monitoring, supporting and preparing tracking programs and project budgets such as conducting variances and forecasting;
• Experience in managing multiple initiatives/activities simultaneously;
• Experience in preparing and providing written reports;
• Experience in using Microsoft Office and enterprise systems (e.g. SAP) at an advanced level;
• Experience in any one of the following would be considered an asset: Application of federal government financial policies, contract management, financial tracking of partnering and supplier agreements.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles, budgeting and forecast preparation, trend and variance analysis;
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards;
• Knowledge of administrative procedures in the areas of finance, procurement and contracting;
• Knowledge of enterprise software systems, such as SAP;
• Knowledge of purchase requisitions, methods, and practices used in records management and maintaining filing systems;
• Knowledge of business process analysis and methods of process mapping.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to administer a budget and track expenditures
• Ability to interpret and apply financial policies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to use enterprise systems such as SAP
• Ability to project manage using best practices and tools
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems, conduct analysis of business process problems and provide recommendations
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop interpersonal relationships with employees at varying levels of seniority
• Ability to provide advice
• Ability to establish priorities and multi-task.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: Effective interpersonal relationships; creativity; judgment; results-oriented; discretion; confidentiality; diplomacy; detail-oriented. ENTITLEMENT TO WORK: You must certify in your application that you are legally entitled to work in Canada or have the ability to obtain the necessary approvals to work in Canada. Destination Canada reserves the right to require that you provide proof of your legal entitlement to work in Canada at any time. Please note that Destination Canada will not be providing relocation assistance. NOTE: You must be able to provide proof of your education credentials if requested. When applying, candidates must clearly demonstrate in writing that they meet the above-mentioned education and experience criteria. Please review our Frequently Asked Questions if you are looking for any other information. If you require accommodation(s) at any point in the recruitment process, please reach out to Whitney Friesen, Senior Talent Advisor, by one of the following methods:

• Email: accessibility@destinationcanada.com
• Telephone: 604-638-8356

Destination Canada\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to influence supply and build demand for the benefit of locals, communities and visitors through leading research, alignment with public and private sectors, and marketing Canada nationally and abroad. Destination Canada is a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada and formed under the Canadian Tourism Commission Act. We thrive on teamwork across the country and around the world, connecting and collaborating across multiple industries and government levels to promote Canada as a premier four-season destination. The world is our playing field. It is a highly competitive one and, by pulling together, we strive to create unique and rewarding experiences for our staff, while ensuring our guests, our industry, and the communities in which we operate benefit through tourism. At Destination Canada, we believe that people who think like us, and people who don\'t, make the best teammates. We believe that Canada\'s diversity, its greatest asset, is also what touches travellers\' hearts most deeply. To that end, we are committed to inclusive leadership within our workforce, workplace, and interactions with partners and travellers alike. Destination Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting Canada\'s diversity through fair and accessible hiring and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Applicants requiring accommodation throughout the process are encouraged to contact accessibility@destinationcanada.com at any stage of the hiring process. Our workplace is bilingual with communications, resources and services provided in both of Canada\'s official languages. Persons are entitled to participate in the application process in the official language of their choice. Candidates are asked to indicate their first official language and their preferred official language in their application. Interviews are primarily conducted in the language of the work for the specific role.



Closing Date:
5/7/23

Closing Time:
11:59 PM (PST)