Manager, Financial Reporting

Job title: Manager, Financial Reporting

Job description: Who We Are

The Financial Services group is responsible for the external financial reporting function. External reporting includes the year-end financial statements, quarterly provincial reporting, tax returns and the yearly report to CAUBO. In addition, the Financial Services group supports and maintains the FAST reporting system which provides the internal reporting for SFU. Finally, we are also responsible for endowment and specific purpose, banking and capital accounting at SFU. We as a team strive to provide an exceptional level of customer service to all stakeholders through finshelp, training courses and continuous improvement to our FAST reporting system.

About the Role

The Manager, Financial Reporting oversees SFU’s financial reporting function and directs the preparation of internal and external reports including the university’s Annual Financial Report. The role leads a team of professional and support staff that is responsible for preparing and disseminating SFU’s financial reports. The Manager, Financial Reporting develops and administers financial policies and works with operating units across the university to ensure the SFU’s financial statements comply with accounting standards mandated by the provincial government. The Manager, Financial Reporting monitors the university’s financial reporting information systems and recommends and implements enhancements to those systems.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in accounting, finance or business, with a professional accounting designation (CPA), with ten years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience and five years of supervisory experience, preferably having led a shared services function in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

The key qualifications include:

• Excellent knowledge of financial information systems, including their design, and strategies for development and implementing enhancements.
• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, and accounting controls, policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills is a must, along with a proven record of establishing effective, collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

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