Acadia University

Acadia University is looking for an experienced financial professional to join our Financial Services team as the Manager, Revenue and Ancillary Services.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Financial Services, this role is responsible for overseeing key revenue-related activities, supporting financial reporting and analysis, managing financial systems, and helping improve financial processes across the University.

In this position, you will:

• Lead the University's receivable and revenue-related operations.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Support and enhance the University's financial systems and reporting tools.
• Management of modules within the Finance and Enterprise Resource Planning System (the "ERP System"), including the maintenance and testing of changes to this and other software that interfaces with the ERP System.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and help coordinate the annual audit process.
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with departments across campus to improve processes and support operational initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance and analysis related to ancillary services and other revenue-generating activities.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining accounting, financial analysis, systems management, and process improvement. You'll work closely with leaders across the University, helping them understand financial information, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions.

• We are seeking candidates who hold an undergraduate degree in accounting and possess a CPA (Certified Professional Accountant) designation.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and Fund Accounting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including staff supervision, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and accounting principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems and complex financial databases.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected].

Acadia University, located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq nation, is one of Canada's leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years, Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadia's faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member, you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged, and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotia's beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life, including an affordable cost of living, vibrant dining experiences, abundant recreation, and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province, where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. It's a place that people love to live, and those who do not live here love to visit.

To see more information on why Acadia is an employer of choice, please visit our website at www.hr.acadiau.ca.

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Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which the Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, Black and African Nova Scotians, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you are invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.