Vice President, Finance and Administration

Great Plains College is recruiting for a Vice President, Finance and Administration located in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance and Administration (VPFA) will be an integral member of the college’s senior leadership team. The VPFA provides professional and responsive services relating to the administration of the finance, facilities and information technology portfolios of the college.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• As the Senior Business Officer, the VP will oversee the financial health of the College to ensure adequate and appropriate internal controls and processes are in place and to maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Ensure that an effective financial reporting system is in place to respond to internal user needs and to meet the obligations of the College for reporting to external stakeholders including the Ministries of Advanced Education and Immigration and Career Training.
• Manage annual audit and other regulatory audits and reviews.
• Oversee the maintenance, management, and optimization of the college’s facilities including building operations, safety and security.
• Oversee the IT strategy and ensure that technology infrastructure supports institutional needs and goals.
• The development and implementation of college policies and procedures, taking a lead role in the development of policy and procedures relating to the administration, finance, facilities, and information technology departments.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

A minimum of five years’ experience as a senior administrator, a university degree in a relevant discipline, and an accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant) are requirements for this position.

A complete job description and competencies for this position can be found on the Great Plains College website.

Send resume and cover letter, quoting competition #M1-24 / 25 to : . Applications received prior to 4 : 00 pm on November 8, 2024, will be reviewed for this competition. We wish to thank all candidates who apply, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.