Manager, Financial Audit & Compliance (Permanent) - Vancouver Head Office - 2026.175

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Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC employees strive to live our corporate vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

Status/Term: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)
Salary: Excluded Band 4, starting at $102,737 - $128,421 annually
Location: Vancouver Head Office (hybrid - 2 days in office )
Team: Risk and Compliance

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. For accommodation needs, please contact [email protected] at any stage of the hiring process.

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About the Opportunity:

As the Manager of Financial Audit & Compliance, you will lead a team of professionals overseeing contracted agencies, playing a pivotal role in strengthening CLBC's independent service provider contract accountability framework and overseeing the compliance audits on contractors' legal and contractual obligations.

Your primary responsibilities involve developing the annual compliance audit plan, leading auditors in executing various compliance projects, and contributing to our strategic goal of enhanced accountability and sustainability. You'll also advise on continuous improvement of CLBC's policies, standards, processes, and internal controls, and conduct investigations into allegations of fraudulent activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and implement audit programs to evaluate the compliance of CLBC's Service Providers, Person-Centered Societies, and Direct Funding Agents with their respective contractual requirements
• Develop and maintain documentation for a robust compliance audit program, including policies, procedures, manuals, and checklists
• Research, prepare and present reports and briefing papers to executive management and the Board summarizing audit findings, recommendations, and the overall effectiveness of the accountability frameworks
• Engage with various stakeholders, including senior management, to understand business operations, policies, risks and control environment
• Develop, maintain and communicate Service Provider compliance principles and processes and assess their accurate and consistent application throughout the Province
• Provide research and advice on complex accounting, tax and financial policy issues to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and sector standards
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of high-performing audit professionals
• Conduct reviews into allegations of fraudulent activity, ensuring thorough and impartial review

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting or related discipline
• Professional accounting designation CPA, issued by a Canadian Accounting Association
• Note: If your designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association to be considered
• A minimum of 5 years directly related experience in audit management, conducting and participating in a broad range of audits and reviews, including compliance, financial and investigative along with designing and evaluating internal controls
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience (e.g., accounting, financial management, internal controls, auditing)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in auditing/reviewing financial practices and developing recommendations to senior management
• Minimum two (2) years of experience leading and developing diverse teams
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered

We're also looking for (preferred but not essential):

• Public sector experience
• Experience in fraud prevention and detection
• Experience managing multi-faceted projects

Benefits:

A rewarding career at CLBC comes with great benefits including:

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info:

• At CLBC, we are committed to providing equitable compensation, recognizing that salary negotiation can be a barrier for some groups. We will engage in an objective analysis to determine a starting salary that is grounded in principles of equity and fairness
• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• Overnight travel up to 10 times per year province-wide

Closing date: open until filled

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.