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Director, Financial Services (Reporting and Budgeting)

Director, Financial Services (Reporting and Budgeting)

Kwantlen Polytechnic UniversityVancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
1 day ago
Salary
CA$150,000.00–CA$200,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB OVERVIEW :

Director, Financial Services (Reporting and Budgeting)

CAD 150,000 - 200,000

The Director, Financial Services (Reporting and Budgeting) reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Finance. Reporting directly into this role are the Manager, Financial Reporting and Manager, Budgeting and Planning.

The Director, Financial Services (Reporting and Budgeting) provides leadership and strategic direction to the Financial Reporting and the Budget and Planning teams within the Finance department. This position oversees budget planning, development and process and financial reporting for the institution and is responsible for compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements including mandated financial reporting on behalf of KPU.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

  • Demonstrated ability of 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.
  • 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.

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