VP, Finance
6 days ago
Interim Vice President, Finance - Accounting
Location: British Columbia, Canada (100% remote)
Our client is a high-profile higher education institution that needs an experienced finance leader to add critical capacity and capability to help drive transformation and change as they modernize their finance organization. Reporting to the CFO, the interim will partner with the permanent controller providing leadership and strategic direction to the accounting teams whilst also making a full assessment of people, processes, procedures and technology. Once you have approval for your modernization strategy you will be responsible for driving through the transformations whilst also ensuring the day-to-day activities of the team are delivered effectively. Provides effective leadership and direction by establishing priorities and objectives and fostering effective teamwork among team members.
Work with Director, Treasury & AR on elimination & reincorporation of contract overhead charges.
Work with Director, Treasury & AR on action plan for revenue recognition issues.
Develops and aligns the division's strategic plan in support of Finance's and institutional plans. Works with other leaders in the Finance department to address higher level issues consistent across functional units.
Responsible for the development and resolution of financial systems, banking relationships and procedures, and monitoring the overall financial position and cash management of the organization, as well as other financial matters as required.
Work with Controller and Assistant Controller on audit of the organization's fund (contracts and research).
Work with Controller and Assistant Controller to develop a new, cleaner, less cumbersome chart of accounts. Oversees the coordination of training to the community with respect to financial operations including the application of financial policy and procedures and financial systems.
Oversees the implementation and monitoring of general accounting systems to maintain and improve the institution's operational efficiencies.
Interacts with personnel from other higher educational organizations, the Ministry and outside consultants on the development and requirements for financial operations monitoring and compliance.
Develops and assists management and departments with establishing key practices and other financial processes that meet the organization's strategies, goals and objectives.
Assists with the monitoring and adherence to organizational policy, procedures, legislative requirements, Ministry directives and targets as required and as related to this portfolio.
Responsible for the cash handling and cashiering processes for the organization in conjunction with the Office of the Registrar, and other service areas as required.
Oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of proper processes, procedures and systems to ensure accounting services are provided to and for the organization including the timely and accurate processing, payment, collection, and reporting of revenues and expenses and cash management in accordance with statutory requirements, collective agreements, standard business practices and organizational policies.
Develops, implements and maintains financial accounting systems and processes and controls to meet the evolving needs of the organization & it's Foundation, Board of Governors, government and other stakeholders and follows standard business practices, Ministry policies and directives and policies.
Bachelor's degree required.
Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (e.g. Minimum 7 years of progressive senior experience in the public sector in general accounting, budgeting, reporting, systems, audit, along with 5 years in a leadership capacity.
Experience in the post-secondary education system or in a unionized environment, are considered assets.
Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and financial reporting practices.
Demonstrated ability of effective team management and implementing change, resulting in improvements to service quality, staff productivity and systems efficiency.
Experience in managing and maintaining systems in a computerized, centralized environment.
Strong computer skills, proficiency with spreadsheet programs, and demonstrated ability to use various financial software packages and databases to perform financial analyses and develop reports.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CV (AS A WORD DOC) TO: Interim.LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis.
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