Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic Finance Operations, the Finance Manager provides cross departmental leadership in financial strategy, budget development, quarterly budget reviews, position control, enrolment planning and analytical reporting for assigned schools/departments within the Academic area. This position maintains functional reporting relationship and accountability to their associated Deans/Directors when leading the day-to-day financial management and operations, enrolment/activity forecasting, contract administration, position control, and supervision of budget officers.
Requirements
- Minimum four (4) year degree in Business Administration, Business Commerce (or related); Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education
- Certified Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
- Minimum seven (7) years' experience in a senior financial and business planning role, with a strong record of delivering quality outcomes within a defined scope, time and cost parameters
- Experience in a financial environment within a post-secondary institute
- Experience leading teams and managing deliverables in a matrixed environment
- Experience working with and presenting to upper management and senior executives
- Experience in the development and analysis of complex budgets
- Demonstrate success in building and sustaining effective working relationships and openness to enable effective information-sharing at all levels of the organization
- Experience in large organization financial, budget, HR and accounting systems
- Experience developing staff in order to accomplish succession plans and strategic goals
- Experience in all phases of business process design and redesign
- Experience in the preparation of financial statements and reports for all levels
- Experience with provincial government funding
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Minimum of nine years of progressive experience in Advanced Excel and other software packages (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Accounting, Database)
Benefits
- Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being
