Associate Vice-President - Finance

Job Title

Associate Vice-President - Finance

Job Type

Permanent

Union

Management

Position Classification

MAVP Associate Vice-President

Salary Grade

FT or PT

Full-time

Hybrid Work

This position is eligible

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position

About the Department of Finance

Responsibilities

Mount Royal University’s Finance Department is responsible for the accurate and timely recording, analysis and reporting of all financial information for the University, MRU Foundation, and Mount Royal Early Learning Centre. The Department comprises functional areas and provides the following key services:

• Financial Reporting
• Commerce & Receivables
• Payables & Expense Management
• Procurement
• Budget & Resource Planning
• Treasury & Investment
• Internal Control Framework

About The Role

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Administration, the Associate Vice President (AVP), Finance leads the overall financial strategy for the University to ensure long term financial sustainability. The AVP, Finance provides leadership and management of financial operations and reporting, modernizing and streamlining the University’s budgeting, reporting, procurement, internal controls and financial systems. The AVP, Finance provides strategic and tactical insight to assist in the development of the University’s annual and long-term operating and capital budgets. The AVP, Finance has management accountability for the financial operations of the organization.

The AVP, Finance operates in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders while exercising accountability for the overall financial posture of the organization. The AVP, Finance ensures that the Vice President has access to timely, meaningful, and accurate financial information for executive leadership and governing bodies.

This position will remain open until filled, with an initial review of applications beginning mid to late February 2025. Early applications are encouraged.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.