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About the role

  • Financial Business Partner advising Okanagan College leaders on strategic budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and controls. Supervising an Accounting Analyst and supporting institutional financial strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic financial advisor to administrators and leaders within Okanagan College
  • Develop, analyze, and implement financial frameworks and initiatives supporting operational objectives
  • Monitor financial effectiveness and efficiency across assigned portfolios and institute changes as necessary
  • Advise on financial policies and procedures
  • Coordinate and oversee development and implementation of financial systems, policies, and procedures
  • Develop short- and long-range financial plans with portfolio and department leadership
  • Coordinate and review annual budgets, quarterly variance analyses, and forecasts
  • Act as liaison between portfolios or departments and Finance
  • Provide financial advice, support, and assistance to portfolio and department staff
  • Lead financial reporting from transactional details through management reports
  • Monitor and review internal controls to maximize efficiency and mitigate risks
  • Participate in strategic, budget, resource, and staffing processes
  • Research issues, develop recommendations, and implement solutions for sensitive and special projects
  • Provide finance-related mentoring and education and participate in campus-wide training
  • Establish financial indicators and monitor performance
  • Supervise the Accounting Analyst, including duties, training, performance management, scheduling, and recruitment support
  • Lead, guide, and motivate staff
  • Collaborate with directors, managers, People Services, and other Finance Services Business Partners
  • Participate on College committees and perform other related duties

Requirements

  • Completion of a 4-year accounting related degree (Business Administration or Commerce) with a CPA accounting designation or equivalent is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience
  • 3 or more years of supervisory/management experience
  • Familiarity with public sector accounting, cost accounting and project management is preferred
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing comprehensive financial strategies
  • Ability to forecast, budget, and plan effectively
  • Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
  • Strong communication of complex financial information to diverse stakeholders
  • Experience leading financial initiatives and mentoring team members
  • Advanced skills in financial software, Microsoft Excel, and online collaborative platforms

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$81,724 - CA$119,862 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridKelownaCanada

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