Associate Vice-President, Financial Services
Associate Vice-President, Financial Services
Thunder Bay
Financial Services
Full-Time, Permanent
Competition # SCHII-23-15
Lakehead University is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Vice-President, Financial Services. Thunder Bay is one of Canada’s top emerging cities. Here you will find a mix of modern city living and the best of nature – all on your doorstep. Thunder Bay provides small city affordability, big city opportunities and the bonus of a superior lifestyle. When it comes to location, nature and cost of living, Thunder Bay is one of the best places to live in Canada.
Lakehead is a comprehensive University with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. In 2022, for the third year in a row, Lakehead University was included in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Lakehead is the highest ranked university in the world with under 10,000 students. Maclean’s has once again included Lakehead University among Canada’s top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine’s 2021 University Rankings.
Reporting to the Vice-President (Administration and Finance), the AVP Financial Services is accountable for leading the Financial Services team in managing the university’s financial and accounting policies, systems and processes, and tax and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will provide advice to the University Senior Leadership team on best practices and the optimal utilization of the University’s financial resources in matters such as budgets, contracts, financial management reporting and purchasing matters. Ensuring compliance and maintaining internal controls to adhere to financial legislation, generally accepted accounting principles, policies and procedures, and to the terms of the Provincial and Federal Funding Agreements are key roles within this position. The Associate Vice-President (Financial Services) oversees the relationship with the external auditors and regulatory authorities.
The AVP Financial Services provides leadership and operational oversight in the financial management of the University, including financial reporting, cash management, management of endowed funds, research accounting, accounts payable, procurement services, pension services, payroll services, student receivables and the Campus Bookstores. The incumbent also plays a key role in the establishment of the operating and ancillary strategic budget plans and provides support to Senior University Administration and to Board Committees on finance, accounting, investments, budget related matters and provides recommendations concerning the University’s financial risks and opportunities. Through developing department goals and objectives, the incumbent will create short and long term plans for the financial success of the University, and monitor and evaluate the progress in achieving these plans.
As the ideal candidate for this senior-level position will be an accomplished who can manage high functioning teams. Additionally, you are a Chartered Professional Accountant with more than ten years of experience in progressive leadership roles, preferably in a post-secondary environment. You have expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, accounting theory and practice, including relevant legislation as it relates to the Public Sector. You also have experience in process improvement and change management especially relating to ERP systems. The successful candidate will have exceptional critical thinking skills to solve problems, set priorities and deadlines to ensure multiple projects and objectives.
Additionally:
- University Degree and demonstrated expertise in the field
- Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and team building skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with strong decision making skills
- Familiarity with academic organizational culture, administration and collegial governance would be considered an asset.
- Ability to achieve continuous improvement and to exemplify customer service focus.
This position offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.
Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by May 18, 2023.
If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca.
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Lakehead University is committed to building and fostering a diverse and inclusive university community and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, persons from 2SLGBTQ+ and other equity-deserving groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration laws.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience.
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.