Manager, Financial Operations

at  Kwantlen Polytechnic University

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a CPA professional accounting designation and a member 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.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS and 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.

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.