Senior Finance Director, Public Sector

5 days ago

Langley, British Columbia, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is a renowned institution that offers a diverse range of programs, combining theoretical and practical knowledge. The university strives to implement initiatives that attract, support, engage, and retain its people, creating an environment where all employees contribute to student learning.

Job Overview

The Associate Vice President (AVP), Finance provides leadership and management of financial operations and reporting at KPU, modernizing and streamlining the University's budgeting, reporting, procurement, internal controls, and financial systems. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and oversees two Directors of Financial Services, Director of Procurement, and Confidential Assistant, Financial Services.

The AVP, Finance provides strategic and tactical insight to assist in developing the University's annual and long-term operating and capital budgets, as well as assists in generating cash flow projections and investing funds in short and long-term options. The AVP, Finance has management accountability for the financial operations of the organization and ensures timely, meaningful, and accurate financial information for executive leadership and governing bodies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Relevant Graduate degree plus a Canadian professional accounting designation in good standing or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience;
  • Minimum of 12 years of finance experience and at least 5 years senior and/or mid-level administrative experience in public sector finance and accounting;
  • Experience managing an investment portfolio is required;
  • Financial audit experience is required;
  • Experience leading budget processes and working with budgets in the public sector is preferred;
  • Experience reporting information to boards and committees in accordance with policy and governance;
  • Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Requirements
  • Possesses excellent business acumen and an appreciation for efficient operations;
  • Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with people at all levels in an organization;
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills; confident in making presentations to all levels;
  • Ability to analyze problems and opportunities, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions quickly, appropriately, and under pressure;
  • Ability to organize and analyze large amounts of information;
  • Ability to see the big picture – strong results and bottom-line orientation;
  • Ability to be decisive and willing to make difficult decisions when needed;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; can build and maintain trust and effective working relationships;
  • Collaborates in a meaningful, productive way; understands where the line is between collaboration and decision-making and acts accordingly, ensuring proper communication and follow-up along the way;
  • Practices open and effective dialogue to ensure the exchange of ideas and information;
  • Ability to travel between campuses is required.
Competencies
  • Leadership: KPU employees inspire, coach, mentor, and support students, employees, and KPU as a whole in achieving objectives.
  • Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions, and results.
  • Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.
  • Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross-functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.
Salary Information

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. Annual salary increases are available through participation in the Administrative Performance Management program.

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