Executive Director, Finance and CFO

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Executive Director, Finance and CFO

Reporting to the Vice-President College Services, the Executive Director, Finance & CFO has a strong on-campus presence and provides effective leadership and accountability for the finance, payroll and procurement teams. The Executive Director is responsible for the financial, procurement and payroll systems, financial reporting, planning and budgeting as well as financial analysis, print shop and mail room operations. The Executive Director provides leadership, strategic planning, advice and technical expertise to the College’s Executive Leadership and Leadership Teams and Selkirk College Board of Governors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Management

• Responsible for projection and estimation of the financial requirements of the College in relation to current and future operational needs and ensuring responsible stewardship and comprehensive oversight in collaboration with the Vice-President College Services.
• Responsible for leading, developing, preparing, and finalizing the annual budget, for consideration and approval of the College’s Board of Governors in collaboration with the Vice-President.
• Plan, implement, continuous improvement and overall supervision for:
  • The financial accounting systems, in accordance with Provincial, Federal and other government Acts and Regulations, and generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards, including the development of appropriate policies, procedures and internal controls.
  • College wide cash flow management and investments for the College and the Selkirk College Foundation.

Administration and Leadership

• Responsible for ensuring sound administrative policies and procedures are in place to safeguard assets and ensure that the work requirements of the College are discharged in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversee the provision of common services for the College, including but not limited to mail, insurance, printing, and banking services.
• Responsible for ensuring the College’s assets are properly managed, tendered and appropriate inventory records are maintained.
• Participate in the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of staff necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the Executive Director of Finance & CFO.

Selkirk College Foundation

• Responsible for ensuring that all financial reporting requirements for the foundation are complied with. This includes all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reports.
• Working with the Vice-President, President and the Advancement Team to develop sound investment policies that ensures the ongoing protection of the foundation assets.
• Responsible for oversight of investment management with the Foundation’s designated investment manager.

Other Duties

• The Executive Director performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communications (written and oral), public presentations, coaching, supervisory, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Extensive knowledge of public sector budget development processes, financial reporting, financial regulations, controls and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of public sector procurement practices.
• Working knowledge of inter-provincial and federal trade agreements.
• Significant knowledge of enterprise management systems and business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective, informed leadership to a diverse administrative, faculty and staff group within a multi-union environment.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or a related discipline.
• An accounting designation (CPA; CPA, CA; CPA, CMA; CPA, CGA) is a requirement of this position.
• An MBA, MAcc or MPAcc designation would be a desirable asset.
• A minimum of five years working in a post-secondary or related public sector environment.
• A minimum of five years working in a supervisory capacity with multiple direct reports.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.

Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.