Assistant Vice-president

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. Carleton is recognized annually as a top regional employer and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence, and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work. Situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and historic Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations, providing opportunities for staff and faculty to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

The Assistant Vice-President (Financial Services) provides leadership and operational oversight of Carleton’s financial and procurement services by providing the university community with the tools, advice, and guidance necessary for the efficient and effective management of its financial resources. The Assistant Vice-President (Financial Services) ensures that there are policies, procedures, and systems in place to facilitate the university’s financial obligations, fiduciary financial control and reporting functions. This position leads in the development of the financial parameters used in the Carleton’s operating budget as well as the final budget used to guide and control operating expenditures. The Assistant Vice-President (Financial Services) oversees the relationship with external audits, both financial and operational, and ensures policies, procedures and practices are in place to appropriately manage the university’s cash and investment balances.

This is a leadership position, reporting to the Vice-President (Finance & Administration), that oversees all activities relating to the core financial services of the university including the Controller’s Office, Business Operations (e.g., payable, receivables, banking), Research Financial Services, and Procurement Services. This position provides support to the Vice-President (Finance & Administration) on people financial issues as well as providing strategic and operational support to leaders from across the university on high-profile, high-risk people financial issues.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience**:
**The above is normally acquired through the completion of**:

- A university degree
- Chartered Professional Accountant designation
- Minimum of ten years of previous experience in progressive leadership roles

**HR Note**:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.