Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Financial Services

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

Ongoing until filled

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$145,708.00 - $209,454.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

ME15

Employee Group:

Management Excluded - Continuing

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Accounting/Accounts Payable, Banking, Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Payroll, Purchasing

About this Opportunity

Executive Director, Financial Services

Please do not apply through this page. This search is being conducted by Harbour West Consulting on behalf of the University of Victoria, and applications submitted through this portal will not be reviewed. To apply or inquire, please visit Harbour West’s website:https://hwest.ca/opportunities. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, you may also contact Carol Robinson or Michelle Grennan at 604-998-4032, or forward your résumé and a letter of introduction to info@hwest.ca

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $145,708 - $182,135 maximum starting salary is determined through knowledge, experience and internal equity.
• Performance range: $209,454 salary range ceiling is available through annual performance increases.

An employee in this classification is excluded from the bargaining unit as defined in the Labour Relations Code

Job Summary

Mandate/Core purpose of the role:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Finance and Operations (AVPFO), the Executive Director, Financial Services is responsible for the strategic and effective development, implementation and oversight of core business policies, processes, information systems and services across the university (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, expense reimbursement, payroll, research accounting and procurement) and financial reporting for UVic and its related entities.

The Executive Director, Financial Services:

• works with, and provides supports to, all areas of the university to ensure that these core business policies, processes, information systems and services meet the needs of the university community.
• implements and oversees safeguards and mechanisms to optimize the university’s financial assets, ensure effective internal controls, confirm compliance with related taxation and other legislation, and deliver overall accountability to stakeholders for use of resources.
• is expected to align the planning and goals with the VPFO portfolio (including Service Excellence and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)), and the University’s institutional plans.

Objective:

A core function of the position is to lead the strategic oversight and effective management of the core business functions across the university, including: accounts payable, expense claim reimbursement, accounts receivable, banking, payroll, research accounting, financial reportin