Director of Financial Operations

4 days ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time
Job Title: Director, Financial Services

Job Summary:

The Director, Financial Services is a senior leadership position responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight to the Financial Reporting and Budgeting teams within the Finance department. This role requires a strong understanding of financial management principles, budgeting, and reporting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Financial Reporting and Budgeting teams.
  • Oversee budget planning, development, and process, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement financial reporting strategies to support institutional decision-making.
  • Manage and maintain accounting systems in a computerized, decentralized environment.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
  • Exercise tact and diplomacy, confidentiality, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Travel between campuses as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (e.g. CIA, CPA, CA, CMA, and CGA) and in good standing.
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive senior experience in the public sector in general accounting, budgeting, reporting, systems, audit, along with minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Experience in the post-secondary education system or in a unionized environment, are considered assets.
  • Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Competencies:

  • Effective team management and implementing change, resulting in improvements to service quality, staff productivity, and systems efficiency.
  • Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and financial reporting practices.
  • Experience in managing and maintaining accounting systems in a computerized, decentralized environment.
  • Strength in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
  • Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong focus on customer service.
  • Proven ability to exercise tact and diplomacy, confidentiality, and conflict resolution skills.
  • 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.

Why Kwantlen Polytechnic University?

  • Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.
  • KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Hybrid environment, flexible work around core hours.
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan – College Pension Plan.
  • Extended Medical, Dental, Healthcare Spending Account, Sick Leave, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc.
  • Professional Development Days: up to 10 days paid per year.
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up.
  • Generous vacation package.
  • Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas, and nearby walking trails.
  • Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes.
  • Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester.
  • In-house training and development.
  • Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social, etc.
  • Intercampus shuttle.
  • Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery, and other programs' services.
  • Clubs: Jeopardy, Toastmasters, E-sports, Ted Talks, etc.
  • Library and Bookstore (discounts).

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