SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical ability required.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting technique as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis.
• Knowledge of post-secondary system college operations, or other public sector organizations, including business processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of these measures.
• Expertise in ERP systems, database management, payroll systems, spreadsheet applications, and integrated management information systems.
• Ability to make decisions and to assume responsibility and accountability for successful completion of assignments and tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, including internal control best practices.
• Proven ability to deliver results under pressure, against time constraints and in a rapidly changing environment.
• Familiarity with post-secondary education operations or public sector organizations is an asset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Chartered Professional Accountant designation and status as a member in good standing with the professional accounting organization including a Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience in a management position with supervisory and operational systems development roles, preferably within public sector organizations.
• Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and experience with complex financial modeling and analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in database management and spreadsheet applications and expertise with computerized accounting, reporting and data management systems and tools within an integrated management information system.

THIS IS A REGULAR, FULL-TIME (100%) POSITION COMMENCING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. SALARY AND BENEFITS ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF AND BENEFIT PROGRAM. BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE, THE COMPENSATION IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXEMPT COMPENSATION FRAMEWORK, WHICH IS ALIGNED WITH SELKIRK’S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. AS SUCH, THE POSITION WILL BE PLACED ON GRID LEVEL 12 BETWEEN THE MINIMUM AND CONTROL/MID-POINT ($99,050.00 - $132,066.00).

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been or are currently marginalized on any grounds, including those enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code. Selkirk College supports applicants with disabilities and will accommodate a candidate’s accessibility needs during the recruitment process in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code and the Accessible British Columbia Act. If you need any adjustments to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@selkirk.ca.

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