assistant vice-president - financial, communications and other business services

McMaster University; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ontario is seeking a Financial Manager with extensive experience in asset management and budget oversight. The role involves directing staff, managing contracts, and advising senior management in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Learning and training paid by employer

On-site daycare available

Paid time off

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in managing budgets and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Assign financial projects to improve business decisions.
• Direct and motivate staff for optimal performance.
• Review and oversee budget and expenditures.

Skills

Experience in asset management

Leadership

Budget management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Real estate

Work setting

• Education

Budgetary responsibility

• $8,000,001 +

Tasks

• Assign financial projects and activities to workers in order to improve business decisions
• Direct staff
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Review budgets and financial reports for specific projects
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Design and manage investment strategies
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Leading / instructing groups

Area of work experience

• Asset management

Area of specialization

• Business or education partnerships

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program