Manager, Financial Operations - Competition ID: 4612, Langley

Job Details

Competition ID:

4612

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

1

Salary Information:

11– Administrative Salary Grid - $92,139 to $135,137

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:

Administration/Management

Job Overview This role reports to the Director, Financial Services (Operations and Systems). Reporting directly to this position are staff performing accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking and treasury functions. The Manager, Financial Operations is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Financial Operations department, which includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, treasury and banking. The Manager will carry out responsibilities related to the day‑to‑day operations of the department in accordance with Kwantlen Polytechnic University policies, collective agreements and statutory requirements. This position delivers service, develops, implements, manages and tests systems, and trains staff within the Financial Operations department and across other areas of the University.

Education and Experience

Completion of a CPA professional accounting designation and membership in good standing with CPA Canada.

Minimum of five years demonstrated management experience with a proven track record of effective leadership, team management, and change management resulting in improvements to service quality, staff productivity and systems efficiency.

Minimum of seven years of related experience in general accounting.

Experience in developing and maintaining systems in an integrated computerized, decentralized system.

Experience in a unionized environment is desirable.

Experience in post‑secondary accounting/finance is an asset.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills&Abilities

Strong technical knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.

Demonstrated interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a management team.

Proven ability to exercise tact and diplomacy, confidentiality, and conflict resolution skills.

Have an understanding of and respect for the diverse values and culture of a university environment.

Ability to travel between campuses is required.

Competencies

Leadership: KPU employees inspire, coach, mentor, and support students, employees and KPU as a whole in achieving objectives.

Accountability: KPU employees demonstrate fiscal accountability and take ownership for their actions, decisions and results.

Continuous Improvement: KPU employees take a creative approach to opportunities, exploring unique ways to create optimal value for the KPU community.

Collaboration: KPU employees work in functional and cross‑functional teams, coming together to solve complex issues and accomplish objectives that will benefit the KPU community.

Salary Information The above compensation range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. Typically, initial salary placement is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum. This 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 approximately halfway of the salary range for a job with consideration given to internal equity.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Healthcare spending account

Generous vacation package

Defined pension plan

Parenthood top‑up

Sick leave

Long‑term disability coverage

Life insurance

Professional development days

Tuition waiver

In‑house training and development

Inter‑campus transportation

Other benefits available

EEO Statement Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity‑deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at

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Additional Information Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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