Director, Administration & Finance
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Closing Date: June 27 2025 at 4:00 PM
CAPITAL PLANNING & OPERATIONS
Capital Planning & Operations is a team of approximately 130 employees that take tremendous pride in the campus and deliver exceptional service that supports the University of New Brunswicks mission vision and values. You will be a part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to make our campus a safe sustainable accessible and welcoming environment for students faculty staff and community.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time Continuing Fredericton On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri 7:45 am - 4:00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)
Salary: commensurate with qualifications & experience
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Assistant Comptroller the Director Administration & Finance directly supervises and mentors a dedicated team of four individuals within the areas of payroll processing accounts payable procurement invoicing and ITS. This position provides critical financial advice and information to the University community.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to departmental staff setting clear goals and supporting growth through feedback coaching and mentoring.
- Serve as key financial advisor to the Assistant Comptroller Directors of Capital Planning and Operations and the AVP Capital Planning and Operations.
- Lead financial management reporting and control for Capital Planning and Operations on both campuses.
- Oversee financial transaction processing to ensure accuracy resolve discrepancies perform reconciliations and audits and liaise with external auditors.
- Collaborate with Financial Services and Capital Planning on strategic initiatives and multi-year planning efforts.
- Provide strategic oversight and planning for Capital Planning and Operations IT programs in partnership with ITS across both campuses.
- Drive operational efficiency and process simplification by leveraging technology and enhancing internal controls to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Lead all Capital Planning and Operations IT projects ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and user needs.
- Develop and implement annual strategic IT plans with defined goals activities and performance metrics.
- Coordinate ongoing development and management of the departments computerized maintenance management system in collaboration with ITS and other university units.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline with a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
- 10 years experience in progressively responsible positions preferably within a complex multi-stakeholder unionized environment.
- 5 years of supervisory and leadership experience demonstrating an ability to be open-minded flexible and adaptable
Additional Strengths
- Strong communication interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Aptitude for understanding new technologies and experience managing a computerized maintenance management system.
- Excellent organizational skills with an ability to co-ordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong working knowledge of government regulations.
- Ability to provide clear concise and well-researched explanations to questions and / or concerns.
- Ability to create and foster a team environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency with applicable financial laws/regulations (e.g. CRA).
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full- and part-time 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 non-union 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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