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General Manager, Finance and Supply Chain Management & Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Vancouver – British Columbia at City of Vancouver
Title: General Manager, Finance and Supply Chain Management & Chief Financial Officer
Company: City of Vancouver
Location: Vancouver – British Columbia
Category: Management, Finance & Banking
Requisition
Organization Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to
sustainability
, reconciliation, equity and outstanding
quality of life
for all residents.
Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an
innovative
,
inclusive
and rewarding workplace. This is a rare opportunity to be a key leader in a growing global city. The General Manager, Finance and Supply Chain Management & Chief Financial Officer (General Manager & CFO) plays a pivotal role in the city’s financial health and operational efficiency, enabling outstanding service and world-class infrastructure and amenities for generations.
This role drives strategic financial management, optimizing resources to support city planning, infrastructure, and housing initiatives. Reporting to the City Manager, the General Manager & CFO is the primary advisor to City Council and the City
Leadership
team regarding management of the City’s finances. By overseeing a broad portfolio that includes finance, supply chain, and procurement, the GM/CFO’s responsibilities include complex financial planning, investment management, budgeting, and partnering with operational departments to ensure
effective resource allocation
and expenditure management.
Additionally, the General Manager & CFO leads efforts to improve financial systems and reporting. Internally, the General Manager & CFO has a significant focus on
employee engagement
and team effectiveness, fostering
collaboration
across silos and leveraging opportunities for
continuous improvement
and
innovation
. Externally, they play a regional, provincial and national role in securing sustainable funding and working to address major issues affecting urban areas.
The ideal candidate is a systems-thinker with excellent relationship-building skills, the capacity to manage a high level of complexity, and a passion for city building. They are an exceptional leader and an experienced executive with a record of success in leading large, multi-dimensional organizations to deliver on objectives, advance financial performance, manage a large investment portfolio and debt program, oversee financial processes and systems, and be a strong business partner.
The ideal candidate should possess a unique blend of
strategic vision
, operational acumen, and
collaborative
leadership
skills. They must have a
proven track record
in a complex environment, ideally in a municipal government setting or a large public sector organization. The candidate should excel in
building relationships
and credibility with stakeholders at all levels, including Council members, colleagues, and staff.
Demonstrating the ability to lead change and
innovation
, particularly in areas requiring strategic financial planning and organizational efficiency, is essential. Additionally, they should be a strategic thinker capable of navigating multifaceted organizational challenges, ultimately adding significant value beyond trad…
