Director, Financial Services

University of New Brunswick (UNB)

3 Bailey Drive

Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3

Canada

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students.

UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2023.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty.

UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

About the UNB Finance Team

UNB Finance is a team of approximately 65 people who lead, direct, and develop strategic and operational planning for the university's finances.

This unit reports to the Vice President Administration and Finance and serves the Board of Governors as well as the following Board Committees, Finance & Properties Committee, Audit Committee, and Investments Committee.

About the role

Reporting to the AVP Finance and Comptroller, the Director, Financial Services oversees Student Accounts & Receivables; Accounts Payable & Disbursements;

Payroll and Procurement. To ensure success, the incumbent requires well developed human resource skills and an in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

The incumbent will provide critical financial advice and information to the University community. Specifically, they will :

• Lead a talented and dedicated team of professionals in the continuous, effective and efficient functioning of the Department and support their growth and development by setting clear goals, providing feedback, coaching, and mentoring;
• Oversee the processing of key financial transactions at the University which includes ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounting records and transactions;
• researching and resolving accounting issues and discrepancies; performing reconciliations, audits, and adjustments as needed;
• and coordinating with external auditors, as required;
• Drive efficiency and process simplification in the financial operations of the organization by leveraging technology solutions to build capacity;
• Design, implement, and monitor internal control systems and processes within the areas of payroll, student accounts, procurement, and payables to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards and policies;
• Coordinate the continuing development and efficient management of the University's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Colleague), this involves working closely with several university departments including People & Culture and Information Technology Services;
• Ensure the relevancy and accuracy of the information maintained on the Department's website, including the timely update of student fees, policies and procedures;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

What you bring :

• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation;
• 10+ years' experience in progressively responsible positions, preferably within a complex, multi-stakeholder, unionized environment;
• 5+ years of supervisory and leadership experience, demonstrating an ability to be open-minded, flexible and adaptable.

Additional strengths :

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Aptitude for understanding new technologies and experience managing a large, complex ERP;
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to co-ordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong working knowledge of government regulations;
• Ability to provide clear, concise and well-researched explanations to questions and / or concerns;
• Ability to create and foster a team environment.

Why choose UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

Salary range

$92,717 -$126,364 per annum.

This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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