Manager of Reporting and FP&A Systems

Selkirk College; Castlegar; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Selkirk College is seeking a Manager of Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, analysis, budget preparation, and leading collaborative processes with budget managers. Candidates should have a CPA designation and significant experience in financial management within public sector organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a management position.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated expertise in database management.

Responsibilities

• Produce period reports for the Board of Governors and other stakeholders.
• Manage the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
• Supervise Payroll services staff and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Analytical ability

Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques

Expertise in ERP systems

Knowledge of accounting principles

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Tools

Database management systems

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

COMP 15020 - Please note, all applications must be submitted through Selkirk College's Career page

Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance/CFO, the Manager of Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) supports the College by providing timely financial reporting, analysis, and budget preparation. This position plays a critical role in supporting all of the College’s business areas by leading a collaborative process with budget managers and leadership. The Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining ERP and other systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, enabling the College to achieve its annual and long-term goals. Key responsibilities include monitoring revenue and expenditure budgets, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, overseeing capital accounting processes, and supervising Payroll services staff. The Manager is a member of the Finance Committee of the Board of Governors and provides expert guidance on the College’s reporting requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting

• Produce period reports such as variance reports for the Board of Governors, Deans, Directors, Chairs, Managers and other budget officers.
• Prompt and accurate completion of all provincial and federal government reporting requirements.
• Arranges the annual external audit and coordinating the year-end audit process.
• Liaises with Ministry officials for the purposes of reporting and clarification.

Planning

• Manage the preparation of operating and capital budgets including development of financial models.
• Manages payroll functions and liaises with the Human Resources department to ensure information is timely and accurately processed and reported.
• Collaborate with the Finance management team to establish internal procedures that promote effectiveness in budgeting and analysis.
• Collaborate with applied research and innovation staff to achieve consistency in reporting and to maximize efforts related to collection and dissemination of college data.
• Measure, plan and forecast school and department activities and identify implications to the financial statements.

Management of Human Resources

• Supervise Payroll services staff, fostering a professional, customer-focused team environment.
• Collaboration with finance managers and finance services staff, as well as relevant budget holders to obtain necessary information to complete required reporting and systems projects.
• Supervise staff in accordance with all applicable collective agreement and College policy, including delegating work to employees to effectively meet deadlines and system requirements.

Systems Development

• Lead initiatives to improve ERP system functionality and implement new systems that enhance financial operations.
• Coordinate with business areas to gather requirements for process improvements and standardization

Departmental Budgeting and Planning

• Assists the Executive Director in the development, management, prioritization and balancing of the financial services annual budgets.
• Participates in the preparation and implementation of operational plans for the Finance department on an annual basis.

• Other duties as requested.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong analytical ability required.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting technique as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis.
• Knowledge of post-secondary system college operations, or other public sector organizations, including business processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of these measures.
• Expertise in ERP systems, database management, payroll systems, spreadsheet applications, and integrated management information systems.
• Ability to make decisions and to assume responsibility and accountability for successful completion of assignments and tasks.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, including internal control best practices.
• Proven ability to deliver results under pressure, against time constraints and in a rapidly changing environment.
• Familiarity with post-secondary education operations or public sector organizations is an asset.

Education and Experience

• A Chartered Professional Accountant designation and status as a member in good standing with the professional accounting organization including a Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of experience in a management position with supervisory and operational systems development roles, preferably within public sector organizations.
• Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and experience with complex financial modeling and analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in database management and spreadsheet applications and expertise with computerized accounting, reporting and data management systems and tools within an integrated management information system.

This is a regular, full-time (100%) position commencing as soon as possible. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Administrative Staff and Benefit Program. Based on qualifications and experience, the compensation is in accordance with the Exempt Compensation Framework, which is aligned with Selkirk’s compensation philosophy.As such, the position will be placed on Grid Level 12 between the minimum and control/mid-point ($99,050.00 - $132,066.00).

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been or are currently marginalized on any grounds, including those enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code. Selkirk College supports applicants with disabilities and will accommodate a candidate’s accessibility needs during the recruitment process in accordance with the BC Human Rights Code and the Accessible British Columbia Act. If you need any adjustments to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.

Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.