Director of Financial Services

North Vancouver; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 159,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Vancouver School District seeks a Director of Financial Services to provide strategic financial oversight, manage a high-performing financial team, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in finance, exceptional leadership, and a CPA designation.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least five years of supervisory experience, preferably in K-12 education or public sector.
• Proven ability to present technical information to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and develop financial plans.
• Ensure effective oversight of accounting, payroll, purchasing processes.
• Implement internal controls and manage financial risk.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Planning

Risk Management

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job description

The North Vancouver School District is situated upon the unceded traditional territory of the Swxw7mesh (Squamish) Nation and slilwta (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. The school district provides world-class instruction and a rich diversity of engaging programs across 25 elementary schools and seven secondary schools to inspire success for every student and bring communities together to learn share and grow. With over 16000 students their parents and guardians and more than 2600 staff with an annual budget that exceeds $250 million there is a strong sense of community across the district.

The Role

Reporting to the Secretary-Treasurer the Director of Financial Services provides strategic leadership in the stewardship of the school districts finances and assets. This role is responsible for the effective oversight of financial operations including accounting payroll purchasing budget development and financial reporting. The Director ensures timely accurate and consistent financial analysis to support decision-making and inform budget priorities.

Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting development of annual and multi-year financial plans and reports preparing financial statements and liaising with auditors and leading a high-performing financial services team. The Director implements internal controls manages financial risk and provides direct support to schools and departments.

The Requirements

We are looking for an exceptional leader who possesses a high level of integrity excellent communication and influencing skills that are critical in working across a large complex organization with a variety of stakeholders.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
• Minimum ten years of progressive experience in accounting and finance with at least 5 years of supervisory experience preferably within the K-12 education or public sector.
• Exemplary financial planning reporting and management skills.
• Outstanding dynamic leadership skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate build effective teams and communicate effectively at all levels; and
• Proven ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences.

Salary & Benefits

This is an exempt position. Our employees receive salary and benefits commensurate with the responsibilities of this position. The salary for this role starts at $159416.

Additional Information

Qualified candidates are requested to submit an online application at including a comprehensive resume detailing qualifications and experience relevant to the position along with contact information for three current professional references.

By applying candidates give permission to the North Vancouver School District to contact any references or any past or present employers named in the application. Please email your completed application to with Attention to Scott Stanley Executive Director of Human Resources.

This position will begin as soon as possible. The successful candidate will work out of the Districts Education Services Centre location in North Vancouver.

The North Vancouver School District is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment which embraces diversity honours and respects everyone. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and welcome you to contact us confidentially if you may require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment process.

We acknowledge and thank the Coast Salish people; upon whose traditional territory the North Vancouver School District resides. We express our gratitude to the Skwxw7mesh Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation and we value the opportunity to learn share and grow on this traditional territory.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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