Manager, Operations

**CLOSING**:Open until filled.

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**Land**_ _**Acknowledgement**
- George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other._

**Equity Statement**_ _**

**GBC Vision**
- To be _a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership._ _

**Position Description**:
Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Global Partnerships & Education, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Deputy Registrar, Admissions & Domestic Recruitment, the **Operations & Finance Manager** is responsible for providing senior level leadership, comprehensive financial and operational management, expertise and support for diverse portfolios within the Global Partnerships & Education division, which is an essential revenue-generating unit, and contributor to institutional reputation and profile, for the College.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Develops and maintains financial models to determine advisability and sustainability of global partnership activities and special projects in collaboration with Finance unit.
- Leads budgeting and financial management/modelling and development.
- Assists the AVP and Directors in establishing office management guidelines, organizing workflow of the staff, and recommend hiring of support staff.
- Develops and documents sound administrative policies and procedures for ongoing operations.
- Creates annual plan and build of org code budgets and overall Divisional budget.
- Monthly and quarterly assessment and forecasts of department's financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals.
- Completes year-end budget review and reconciliations.
- Assesses and conducts studies, prepares reports and gives advice on feasibility, cost effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of long
- and short-range strategic plans, proposals, special grants, and ongoing programs to achieve Global Partnership & Education unit’s growth and profitability objectives.
- Oversees compliance with George Brown College Travel Policy and approval processes.
- Develops a financial reporting framework to support decision making of internal clients; prepares monthly and annual operations reports and financial statements.
- Supports the development and maintenance of the Division wide business systems.
- Other related duties as assigned.

**Educational and Experience requirements**:

- Four-year Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Business or Finance, preferably with a professional designation (CPA).
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in the creation and maintenance of financial or data models.
- Experience in database management, and data analytics/statistical reporting is required.
- Experience in business process re-engineering and implementing and/or improving systems to support business requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating/leading projects, including designing or re-designing business processes, sub processes and implementing changes in computer systems/technology according to deadlines and budget.
- Previous experience in successfully handling multiple competing priorities.
- Experience in post-secondary education system and/or international education preferred.
- A working knowledge of Finance and a strong accounting background. Sound knowledge of business and accounting practices.
- Advanced skills using Microsoft Office suite, Excel, Power Point, and MS Project.
- Experience with relational databases. Proven proficiency in using ERP and financial systems. Knowledge of Banner/FAST an asset.

**Skills and Attributes**:

- Ability to interpret corporate policies in Finance, IT, HR, etc.
- Excellent budget management, financial or data modelling, and analytical skills.
- Solid planning, organizing and project management skills.
- Proven business sense and understanding of data-driven decision support systems.
- Broad leadership skills managing a diverse team of experienced individuals.
- Demonstrated communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills at a professional level.
- Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

**Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.**

**Notes**:

- The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

**About Us**:
**George Brown College** prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a **great place to work**. See why we are consistently ranked as one of **GTA’s top employers**.