QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Business, preferably with a major in Accounting.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience in a financial environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Extensive knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Ellucian) and advanced Excel skills. • In-depth understanding of fund accounting and public sector accounting standards.
• Knowledge of Canadian taxation, including the Income Tax Act, Excise Tax Act, and Retail Sales Tax Act.
• Experience with SAP/Concur and electronic payment systems is an asset.
• Proven ability to interpret policies, manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Familiarity with collective agreements, particularly COPE, and relevant employment legislation.
• Understanding of Lakehead University’s mission, policies, and institutional priorities is preferred.
  Benefits Information
  Why Lakehead University?
  Application Deadline:
  Monday, July 21, 2025 - 11:59pm
  Contact Information:
  humanres@lakeheadu.ca
  Reference Number:

Treasury and Financial Oversight

• Monitor payments of all university expenditures
• Maintain debt management records and oversee long-term debt obligations.
• Responsible for various financial reporting requirements.
• Support the university’s tax compliance and coordinate with CRA and external auditors.

Accounts Payable (AP) and Vendor Management

• Supervise the Accounts Payable team, ensuring efficient and compliant payment processes.
• Conduct internal audits of disbursements and monitor for fraud prevention.
• Manage EFT and cheque processes, and implement process improvements. Administer Global Systems payment gateway and reporting.

Systems Administration and Training

• Act as administrator for SAP/Concur Travel Expense System, including setup, configuration, and user training.
• Ensure timely uploads of data to the Ellucian ERP system and maintain accurate vendor information.
• Liaise with external system providers and support new technology integrations.

Policy Compliance and Advisory

• Perform internal audits for policy compliance and provide interpretation on HST and other taxation matters.
• Design and implement financial policy reviews.
• Provide support to departments on financial policy matters and participate in collective agreement negotiations.

Institutional Representation and Additional Responsibilities

• Represent the Financial Services office on university committees and in COPE negotiations.
• Actively contribute to operational planning and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the university’s financial integrity.