Director, Finance & Administration
Job Overview
Job title: Director, Finance & Administration
Job description: Ancillary Services (AS) delivers services to students as well as to the greater Dalhousie and business community including on-campus residence, food services, university bookstores, conference services, off-campus housing listing service, and university ID (DalCard) among others. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President (AVP), AS, the Director, Finance & Administration is responsible for the budget and financial management for all AS business operations; overseeing the business processes, ensuring proper systems of internal control and monitoring financial activity of individual units ensuring they are consistent with the overall AS department objectives and University requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete high-level trend analysis, risk assessment and changes in financial results for senior management and for regular decision making to support the cost recovery budget. Identify areas of financial risk and recommend financial strategies, contingency plans and options.
- Serve as a key contributor to Ancillary’s strategic financial, human resource, and capital planning and risk assessment. Investigate and maintain awareness of new trends in modelling, financing, planning, technology, enrolment and student expectations as it relates to AS businesses. Advise on personnel related matters as required.
- Develop multi-year funding plans for major capital renewal or construction projects and monitor costs and results against plans. Prepare detailed analysis to support decision making and negotiations. Manage service contracts including strategy and project planning.
- Develop, manage and monitor budget development and financial reporting in Ancillary units including budget development and reporting in collaboration with managers.
- Plan, develop and lead initiatives to support the implementation of new system functionality and/or new business applications in collaboration with the Uiversity community and ITS.
- Provide special project support to Financial Services; participating in high level and strategic institutional projects.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field plus professional accounting designation (CPA) and significant experience in financial and information systems management (or equivalent combination of training and experience) required. Master’s degree in related field (e.g. Business Administration) an asset. Must have demonstrated extensive experience in strategic planning and execution. The proven ability to build and sustain positive working relationships is essential. Excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills are required. Must have demonstrated ability to work both highly independently and as part of complex team.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
– Adaptability
– Communication
– Resource & Process Management
– Accountability for Performance & Results
– Change & Innovation
Additional Information
Dalhousie has partnered with Meridia Recruitment Solutions for this search. Interested applicants should apply at . For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at smorey@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies One (1)
Open Date 07/14/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents * Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter
Company: Dalhousie University
Expected salary: $82471 – 110744 per year
Location: Halifax, NS
Job date: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 01:05:24 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca