Director of Finance Operations
Director of Finance Operations
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CAD 76626 - 104433
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Closing Date: May 1 2025 at 4:00 PM
CENTRE FOR LEARNING FUTURES
UNBs Centre for Learning Futures supports innovative teaching and learning approaches through its Teaching and Transformative Learning unit across all modes of program and course delivery. The Centre for Learning Futures supports a variety of learning opportunities ranging from Online academic programs and courses across a variety of disciplines to executive education professional development and personal development opportunities. The Office of Experiential Education also operates within the Centre for Learning Futures Umbrella.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fulltime Continuing Fredericton On campus
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy worklife balance.
Standard Winter Hours: Mon Fri 8:15 am 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Some travel between campuses may be required
Salary Range: $76626 $104433 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Associate ViceProvost Learning Futures the Director Finance & Operations is a member of the executive management team. This position provides financial expertise leadership and strategic direction within the Finance & Operations division and across all Learning Futures units. It is expected that this position will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial and People & Culture tasks.
- Support the creation of budgets within units that set obtainable and supported revenue targets.
- Ensure compliance with CRA regulations UNB policies procedures and reporting requirements while also meeting financial best practice and legal and ethical standards.
- Utilize financial dashboards and other communication options to optimize financial literacy across Learning Futures.
- Prepare draft budgets for unit discussion and approval.
- Conduct quarterly budget reviews and adjustments.
- Foster and maintain productive and beneficial working relationships with Unit leads Business analyst and other University departments.
- Train and support Unit coordinators to support Unit Leads with budget oversight policy compliance and budget management.
- Prepare financial data and relevant analyses in support of informed decision making and project assessment.
- Conduct monthly assessment of yeartodate revenue and expenses compared to budget as well as monthly year end forecasting.
- Prepare monthly variance reports and forecasts for the AVP and Unit leads for review and discussion.
- Execute contractual obligations including preparation of necessary financial reconciliation statements invoices and reports for partners.
- Monitor and report carry forward special projects special funding opportunities and options to units.
- Act as Lead Resource for compliance oversight and support of HR policies.
- Advise AVP and Unit Directors on compliance with staff collective agreements.
- Coordinate with Unit Directors Leads and support staff in the coordination of recruitment activities and to ensure proper and complete on boarding of staff.
- Provide leadership to the Operations Units which include Client Services Systems and Strategic Marketing Sales and Communications.
- Manage performance within service units through support of team leads managers and supervisors.
- Engage in regular consultation with Unit Leads to support development implementation and assessment of strategic priorities.
- Lead strategic projects and priorities within the Finance & Admin division in support of the Centre of Learning Futures goals.
- Champion continuous improvement of administrative and financial processes.
- Other duties as requested.
WHAT YOU BRING
- An undergraduate degree in business accounting or a related field 5 years of experience in a financial leadership position.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in budgeting accounting and finance.
- Minimum of 3 years leadership experience developing and managing high performance project teams.
- Experience in data collection analysis and reporting for decision making purposes.
- Familiarity with postsecondary environments and systems.
- Experience managing within a unionized environment
Additional Strengths:
- Masters Degree in Business or related field would be considered an asset.
- Professional accounting certification would be considered an asset.
- Proven performance in budget development forecasting financial analysis forecasting and reporting
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven strategic approach to planning and problem solving.
- Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Strong organizational analytical and planning skills.
- Commitment to excellence and strong work ethic.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the nonunion Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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