FO 21R - Manager, Accounts Payable

Posting Title
FO 21R - Manager, Accounts Payable
Position Classification
Financial Officer R21
Union
GEU
Work Options
Location
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$67,728.87 - $77,012.22 annually
Close Date
4/5/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General
Ministry Branch / Division
BC Liquor Distribution Branch
Job Summary
Manager, Accounts Payable
Financial Officer R21
About the BCLDB:
Amendment (March 15, 2024): updated attachment, changed Job Title
The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.
The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.
Finance is separated into five work groups (Finance Corporate, Finance Wholesale, Regulatory and Compliance, Finance Retail, and Shared Services) and provides financial services to all LDB departments. The Finance division provides financial reporting, advisory services, budgeting, capital asset reporting, and financial transactional processing (banking, accounting payable, accounts receivable). Finance is responsible for the LDB's enterprise risk management program and oversees regulatory compliance for BC liquor manufacturers/warehouses.
About this role:
The Manager is responsible for managing and controlling all aspects of the LDB's Accounts Payable operations relating to their program area (either all product, i.e., liquor or cannabis product, or all non-product, i.e., corporate and other), ensuring the timely, accurate and appropriate accounting of transactions, and compliance with fiscal regulatory requirements. The Manager also leads initiatives to enhance financial stewardship; the improvement of policies, procedures and systems for their program area, to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, risk management and timeliness of all aspects of financial transaction processing. The Manager oversees financial services delivery for their program and manages a team of Accounts Payable support staff.
A criminal record check is required.
For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.
Position requirements:
Education and Experience:

• Current professional accounting designation (i.e., CPA) and minimum 2 years of recent related experience*, working in a large organization**(> 500 employees, > $30 million in revenue, >$15 million in capital).

OR

• Degree in business administration, accounting, or other relevant discipline and minimum 4 years of recent related experience* working in a large organization**(> 500 employees, > $30 million in revenue, >$15 million in capital).

OR

• Diploma in business administration, accounting, or other relevant discipline and at least 6 years of recent, related experience* working in a large organization** (> 500 employees, > $30 million in revenue, >$15 million in capital).

**Note: Please clearly outline in your application detailed information about your previous companies to help us assess the stated definition of a large organization.
*Recent, related, experience must have occurred within the last 7 years and include the following:

• Supervising one or more teams of financial services clerical employees.
• Managing financial accounting, including Accounts Payable and providing related financial stewardship and advisory services.
• Working with complex, integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Oracle.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience in beverage alcohol industry/supply chain or wholesale/retail operations.
• Collaborating effectively with internal/external clients.

Application instructions:
To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Elaine Morrow, A/HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at elaine.morrow@bcldb.com.
Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.
Job Category
Finance
Additional Information
Manager AP Product & Non-Product