Job Description
Vice President, Finance and Administration
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.
Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Vice President, Finance and Administration
Posting Type
Posting Type Permanent
End Date (if applicable)
Classification Title
Classification Title Administration 16
Pay Band
Pay Band 16
Min Salary $153,009
Max Salary $204,012
Position Summary
The Vice President, Finance and Administration provides strategic leadership and senior management direction for financial and budget services, contract management, risk management, purchasing, advancement, information technology, facilities and capital planning, as well as ancillary services of the College. The Vice President, Finance and Administration is the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Board of Governors, responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability and operational efficiency of the College. This role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing financial strategies that support the College’s strategic goals, focusing on continuous improvement and optimization of resources.
The incumbent is accountable for creating and sustaining a high-performance team that provides support services to the College. The incumbent is a senior administrator who participates in the overall management of the College as a member of the President’s senior team and includes supporting the achievement of the objectives of Confederation College’s Strategic Plan.
Location/Campus
Location/Campus Thunder Bay Campus
Education
Minimum level of formal education required for the position
Specific course(s), certification, qualification, formal training or accreditation required for the position
Additional Requirements
- Understanding of accounting processes and financial statements;
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills with an exceptional capability for resolving issues in an open and consultative manner;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and highly developed oral and written communications skills; and
- Change management, planning and analytical skills.
- Teaching and training experience an asset.
A Master’s Degree or equivalent is preferred at the point of hire into the position e.g. MBA , M.Ed. A Professional Accounting designation is required ( CPA )
Experience
Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position
Typical number of years of experience, in addition to the necessary education level, required to perform the responsibilities of the position Minimum of fifteen (15) years
Type of Experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire those within the organization;
- Demonstrated creative thinking and the ability to develop solutions within challenging environments;
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic and business planning;
- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and modeling as well as experience in preparing financial statements, management reports and business plans;
- Demonstrated analytical aptitude and proven problem-solving skills using both professional knowledge and common sense;
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team of senior managers from different disciplines;
- Ability to negotiate and manage complex contracts and relationships;
- Experience developing and negotiating funding for large, complex capital projects;
- Ability to work under pressure, against time constraints and in a rapidly changeable environment;
- Demonstrated expertise with a computerized accounting environment operating within an integrated management information system;
- Politically and corporately astute;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and optimize collaborative alliances and partnerships;
- In-depth knowledge of Ontario post-secondary educational environment is an asset; and
- Experience working with Boards and as part of an executive leadership team.
Posting Number AD-24-40P
Close Date
Close Date 07/04/2024
Hours of Work
Hours of Work 37.5 hrs/week
Shift Type
Special Instructions to Applicant
In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- College Diploma/Associates Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree
- CPA
- PHD
- Do you have experience in the broader public sector?
- Yes
- No
- What is the largest budget that you have been accountable for?
- $0 - $25 million
- $26 - $50 million
- $51 - $75 million
- $76+ million
- How many years of managerial/director level experience do you possess?
- 0-5
- 6-11
- 12+
- Please expand on your experience working with detailed budgets and data management.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please list functional areas within Finance and Administration that you have overseen. In your response, please include the number of direct reports.
(Open Ended Question)
- Resume
- Cover Letter (Address to Human Resources) Optional Documents
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Confederation College
P.O. Box 398, 1450 Nakina Drive
Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1