Associate Vice President, Finance

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice-President Administration / CFO (VPA/CFO) the Associate Vice-President Finance (AVPF) provides leadership and management of financial operations and reporting at UFV modernizing and streamlining the universitys budgeting reporting procurement internal controls financial policies and financial systems. The AVPF provides strategic and tactical insight into the development of UFVs annual and long-term operating and capital budgets and has management accountability for the financial operations and sustainability of the institution. They ensure the VPA/CFO has timely meaningful and accurate financial information for executive leadership and governing bodies and contributes to a culture of service excellence across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes operational effectiveness continuous improvement and proactive risk management. The AVPF leads with a strong commitment to Indigenization and equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) actively fostering a workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives and supports the success of all employees.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a progressive financial leader to make a meaningful contribution across a thriving institution. The AVPF ensures financial strategies systems and services effectively support an organization that continues to evolve and grow by aligning financial stewardship with UFVs strategic priorities. They foster transparency accountability and partnership with academic and administrative leaders the role strengthens financial governance and builds institutional capacity to support change growth and a culture of informed decision-making.

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Qualifications

Professional Accounting Designation CPA; relevant degree and/or certificates in financial management.
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in a senior financial position in a complex unionized organization preferably in the public sector and ideally in the post-secondary sector.
Excellent knowledge of financial concepts best practices and principles related to financial and
investment management including controls compliance policies and standards.
Experience in leading budget processes and working with budgets in the public sector is preferred.
Experience with reporting to boards and committees in accordance with policy and governance.
Experience in financial and capital planning and management of comparable complexity and magnitude.
Involvement in enterprise risk management frameworks and/or business continuity plans.
Experience in dealing with competing agendas and diverse opinions and has drawn upon their intuition conceptual skills and leadership skills to find the best solutions.
Ability to analyze problems and opportunities establish facts and draw valid conclusions quickly
appropriately and under pressure.
Demonstrated capacity to lead and implement change. Proven track record of innovative and strategic decision making.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams that embrace a focus on operational excellence.
Demonstrated experience fostering and maintaining positive relationships and partnerships both
internally and externally including business government and other institutions and organizations.
Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion build trust and maintain confidentiality.
Proven ability to work with stakeholders to effect change across functions at an organization-wide level.
Educated understanding of organizational culture in a post-secondary environment.
Proven ability to co-create innovative approaches consistent with organizational values and goals working collaboratively and collegially to achieve results.
Proven ability to implement a service delivery model that aligns with organizational strategy and supports functional areas in the implementation of business plans in alignment with the institutions strategic direction and culture.
Strong understanding of fiscal realities in a post-secondary environment.
Demonstrated commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of Equity Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to provide direction and support for human resources fostering positive working relationships and a collegial culture.

UFV Leadership Proficiencies
Create and implement plans - ability to shape align and execute the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.
Lead change Remain flexible adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.
Cultivate collaborative relationships Build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
Inspire and develop talent Invest in developing yourself staff and faculty effective teams and our culture of excellence.
Make effective decisions Ability to make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both
straightforward and ambiguous circumstances.
Infuse Indigenization Equity Diversity and Inclusion Lead by example valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.

How To Apply

To apply for the position and for additional information on the role please visit Leaders Internationals website through the link below:

University of the Fraser Valley - Associate Vice-President Finance Leaders International

Applications are not being received directly through UFVs job posting system. If submitted there you will be asked to redirect your application to Leaders (per the above).

First Resume Review:April 2 2026

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.