Union/Affiliation:

Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

Pay range:

$85,993 to $102,588 annually

SFU Department Descr:

Student Services- Financial Operations

Position Grade:

10

# of openings:

1

Biweekly Hours:

72

About the Role

The Manager, Finance, is responsible for providing financial analysis and support to all departments within Student Services (Vice Provost, Students and International portfolio). The position works closely with each services department to provide professional guidance and consultation in all financial and budget activities, prepares and monitors the annual budget and long-term financial plan, designs and maintains a variety of financial reports; and manages the daily finance operations involving accounts payable, cashier, and accounts receivable, treasury and procurement processing to ensure financial transactions are recognized in SFU's financial statements in a timely and accurate manner; prepares and reviews monthly financial statements for all departments analyzing all major variances versus budget; reviews financial policies and procedures and designs and develops related training materials to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls for processing financial transactions are in place; provides guidance and mentorship regarding the financial implications of new ventures, explores alternative funding methods and costing models under the oversight of the Director, Finance. The Manager, Finance assists the Director, Finance in the budget consolidation process, external reporting, and financial resource planning and supervises support staff.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a professional accounting designation (CPA) and five years of related experience including financial management, budgeting and, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of financial analysis, budget planning, financial reporting, management accounting, and financial management best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written), interdisciplinary teamwork, supervisory, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise initiative, diplomacy, and discretionary judgment.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is March 31, 2028.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.