Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The SFU finance team provides strategic and financial leadership to support the university’s academic and research mission. It oversees financial and research accounting, treasury, payroll, procurement, payment services and planning & analysis. The team collaborates across faculties and departments to help manage resources and support decision-making. It also maintains internal controls, develops policies, and ensures effective cash, investment, and risk management to sustain the university’s financial health and strategic priorities.
About the Role
The Finance team requires additional leadership capacity to advance key transformation priorities and strengthen operational effectiveness across the portfolio. As the scope and complexity of financial operations continue to grow, there is a need for dedicated senior leadership focused on driving process improvements, enhancing service delivery, and supporting evolving institutional requirements.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field, and a CPA designation and seven years of related experience in administrative, personnel, financial, and operations management, including project and policy planning in a university environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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 continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):
*Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.
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