University of New Brunswick

Closing Date: March 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM

CENTRE FOR LEARNING FUTURES

The mission of Learning Futures centres around nurturing instructional excellence, fostering engaging learning environments, and seamlessly integrating classroom technology and diverse media services. It celebrates teaching excellence and promotes the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning through continued development opportunities and support for faculty and instructors.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton | On-Campus

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $64,527 - $83,888 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Associate Vice-Provost of Centre for Learning Futures, the Director, Finance & Operations is a member of the executive organizational team. This position provides financial expertise, leadership and strategic direction within the Finance & Operations division and will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial and People & Culture tasks.

• Create budgets for the revenue expectation and align budgets with the target for which Learning Futures.
• Analyse financial data to providing direction and support.
• Make recommendations, maximize use of funds, and ensure overall operations work within the budget.
• Ensure compliance with legal, financial, CRA Regulations and UNB requirements.
• Prepare financial reconciliation statements, invoices, and reports for partners,
• Complete fiscal budget year-end statements, mid-year reviews, and fiscal forecasts for the entire portfolio.
• Complete detailed information during audits as requested.
• Aid in the administration policies to ensure the integrity of Learning Futures.
• Provide financial and administrative advice to the Assistant Vice-Provost, Executive Directors, and Directors.
• Support staff and unit heads with financial protocols and strategic decision-making.
• Utilize strategies and financial dashboards to serve as the Centre for Learning Futures representative on various internal committees with relation to the development of new products or services.
• Manage the human resource functions at the Centre for Learning Futures.
• Manage the coordination of all recruitment activities with staff, including job descriptions, interviews, completing the hiring process.
• Advise Directors, Managers and Supervisors about hiring processes, handling difficult conversations and collaborate with People & Culture for higher level disciplinary actions.
• Ensure payroll deadlines are met with timesheets, full-time employees and contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in a financial leadership position.
• Experience in a supervisory position implementing budgets and financial programs.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Strengths

• A professional accounting/financial management designation (CPA, CMA, etc.) is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of financial and business analysis (ROE & RE) is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in Financial Analysis, forecasting, and fund accounting in a large multi-departmental organization is considered a strong asset.
• Experience supervising in a unionized/non-unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Experience with current accounting practices is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working in education, medical or other highly skilled professional environments is considered an asset.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a senior management team.
• Strong communication, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel.
• Ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences.