Assistant Vice-President: Financial Resources recruitment
With 17,000 students and 1,800 faculty and staff across locations in Waterloo, Brantford, Kitchener, and Toronto, Laurier is a mid-sized university with small-school strengths: experiential programming, engaged alumni, high levels of student satisfaction, and a unique culture inspiring lives of leadership and purpose.
Under the guidance of the Vice-President Finance Administration the Assistant Vice-President: Financial Resources (AVP) is responsible for the financial management of the University and the leadership of the Financial Resources department. The AVP’s scope of responsibility includes, operating and ancillary budget plans, financial reporting, cash management and treasury services, endowment funds, research accounting, accounts payable, business office, and the functional management of the University’s Financial Systems.
The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a minimum of five plus years post designation experience in a senior finance or accounting position in the broader public sector, preferably in a university setting and within a unionized environment. S/he will possess a recognized accounting designation (e.g. CA, CGA, or CMA), or equivalent and have a proven track record of successfully aligning financial systems and processes to meet the strategic needs of the organization. A collaborative leadership style and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. The University welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Should you be interested in learning more about this opportunity please contact Carol Robinson at 604-998-4032 or forward your CV, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three referees, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca. We will respond to all who express interest.