About the Faculty of Continuing Education

Mount Royal Universitys Faculty of Continuing Education has provided high quality education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 75 years. Serving more than 30000 students per year we offer a suite of Ministry of Advanced Education-approved programs (occupational programs in massage personal fitness trainer and funeral education; academic upgrading; and our Transitional Vocational Programming) over 60 programs and 350 courses to support professional and personal development in a wide range of topics and our Conservatory (which offers a broad range of music and speech arts programming). Our courses cover a wide range of topics including but not limited to business technology and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus online in the workplace and in the community.

About the Role

The Faculty Financial Officer (FFO) in Continuing Education is a key member of the faculty leadership team providing analysis and advice on the financial and business implications of programming and projects. The FFO works closely with the Dean Vice Dean Directors Managers and other members of the leadership team to support sound decision making. The role also collaborates across the university with Financial Services other FFOs and the Provosts Office to assess the impact of institutional processes and procedures on the Faculty and to compile and prepare reliable and accurate financial information. The successful incumbent will bring strong technical skills combined with communication and collaboration.

This position is a full-time replacement term role working 35 hours per week ending August 31 2027.

Responsibilities

Planning and Budgeting:

• Plans develops and coordinates all long-term planning budgetary functions identifies opportunities (e.g. potential revenue streams) and mitigates risk; advises on best practices for internal control systems and procedures in accordance with MRU and Academic Affairs policies regulations procedures and standards.

• In consultation with and for approval of the Dean and other Continuing Education Deans Advisory Group (CE DAG) members plans develops and oversees the preparation of the annual Faculty budget instructional budget staffing plans and financial forecasts based on strategic objectives targets enrolment projections staffing requirements and other commitments in addition to the University and divisional policies procedures and objectives.

• Works with the Dean and CE Faculty members in the development of budget plans for new program proposals

• Works with the Dean CE DAG members and the Provosts Office in the development of budget plans for new program proposals for new ministry-approved programs including analysis of financial implications of new programs

• Provide direction and guidance to members of the Faculty involved in financial activities.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Collaborate with members of CE DAG to plan develop monitor and report on all departmental financial related activity. For example: grants contracts one-time funding donations endowments events and reserves.

• Consult with key stakeholders to prepare and monitor quarterly projections and budget allocations ensuring that the financial records within the Faculty are accurate and complete.

• Maintain human resources information and reports on related activities as it relates to financial matters including forecasting labor costs and providing quarterly analysis.

• Prepare various reports in accordance with the Deans Office and Provosts Office directives including: capital requirements analyses of the Facultys financial performance; develops options and prepares reports and recommendations for the Dean and Provosts Office.

Policies Procedures and Compliance:

• Review processes and provide recommendations to implement improvements.

• Work alongside members of CE DAG to oversee administrative functions including making recommendations for effectiveness and efficiency improvements through consultation and development of specialized training where needed.

• Analyze the impact of new policies and procedures within the faculty and provide advice and recommendations to the Dean and AVP Financial Services on variable alternatives.

• Lead coordinate and support contract administration risk management and legislative compliance activities.

• Work with the Provosts Office and other Faculties to develop and implement appropriate training within Academic Affairs.

Operational Duties and Committee Membership:

• Work with members of CE DAG to ensure accurate reporting of time and labor for the Faculty.

• Participate in Faculty departmental and divisional projects and initiatives.

• Work with members of CE DAG to oversee the administrative function including making recommendations for effectiveness and efficiency improvements through consultation and developing specialized training where needed.

• Participate in applicable committee meetings at Faculty divisional and institutional level as required.

• Provide direction and guidance to Faculty and staff involved with financial activities.

• Develop and maintain appropriate equipment schedules to inform long term planning and to ensure resources are available to meet future equipment demands.

Qualifications

• University Bachelors Degree preferably in finance commerce accounting or public administration

• Professional accounting designation required although an acceptable combination of training and experience may be considered.

• Minimum six years directly related experience in a complex dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment with budgets of $10M.

• Progressively responsible experience in budget development and financial analysis and reporting.

• Effectively communicate competing objectives related to complex concepts that are not well known or understood

• Exhibit leadership and influence decision making within the Faculty Division and Institution to ensure strategic priorities are met

• This position requires complex analysis and interpretation of information related to the Facultys financial operations. Interpreting the information is important to best understand the problems that may arise and ability to develop multiple solutions may be required to minimize the impact of staff and students.

Salary: $102749 -$129933 per annum
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate is found.

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Document (ex. Smith 999999 ).