School of Public Safety Financial Specialist – Accounting (Financial Advisor)

Justice Institute of British Columbia; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public safety education is looking for a Financial Advisor to provide strategic financial leadership. This dynamic role involves guiding divisional leaders in making sound financial decisions, developing budgets, and optimizing costing models. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial viability of the organization while championing equity, diversity, and inclusion principles. If you are passionate about finance and want to make a real impact in the education sector, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven institution that supports justice and public safety professionals.

Benefits

Extended Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

20 Vacation Days

10 Personal Days

College Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Completion of CPA designation and 4+ years in financial analysis.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and strategic analysis to divisions.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and optimize costing models.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Reporting

Financial Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

Financial Modeling Software

Job description

School of Public Safety Financial Specialist – Accounting (Financial Advisor)

Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled with a first review of candidates on September 27, 2024

Position Summary

JIBC's School of Public Safety is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Financial Advisor. If you're someone with a passion for financial leadership, strategic advice, and making a real impact, we want to hear from you!

As a Financial Advisor at JIBC, you will provide invaluable financial leadership, strategic analysis, and reporting to the School and its divisions. Your role will be crucial in guiding divisional leaders towards sound financial decisions by offering expert advice, developing budgets and forecasts, and optimizing costing models. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term financial viability and credibility of JIBC, identifying risks, and resolving issues to maintain organizational integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Organizational Leadership:

1. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data for analysis.
2. Undertake special projects to address portfolio requirements.
3. Contribute to JIBC's overall success and strategic direction.
4. Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion principles throughout all activities.

Relationship Management:

1. Coordinate with team members to provide a seamless experience for stakeholders.
2. Train cost center managers on financial processes and systems.
3. Collaborate with Finance staff to optimize processes and reduce duplication.
4. Share best practices and build financial models to analyze various scenarios.

Finance and Administration:

1. Provide financial leadership, strategic advice, and reporting to divisions.
2. Conduct financial modeling for program and contract costing.
3. Support strategic decision-making through sound financial analysis.
4. Advise on confidential budgetary matters to optimize resource utilization.
5. Assist in the development of annual budgets and prepare forecasts.
6. Monitor trends and advancements in finance to make recommendations for organizational improvement.

If you're ready to contribute your financial expertise to a dynamic team and help shape the future of JIBC, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a difference and advancing our mission of excellence in education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements:

1. Completion of professional accounting designation (CPA) and membership in good standing with regulatory body (CPABC).

Experience:

1. At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, variance reporting, forecasting and budgeting; managing a large number of cost centres or departments, preferably in a large, complex multi-union organization.

Other Knowledge/Training:

1. Models respectful and inclusive workplace behaviors and demonstrates a commitment to meaningful outcomes in diversity, equity and Indigenization.
2. Ability to think innovatively and creatively in planning, developing a fresh approach to existing activities, with a continuous improvement perspective and incorporating best practices.
3. Knowledge of financial accounting and management, control and reporting procedures, practices, and policies.
4. Knowledge of financial performance management, internal control systems and procedures, and generally accepted accounting principles.
5. Intermediate knowledge of enterprise computerized information systems used in financial and accounting applications, and ERP systems.

About JIBC

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security, and emergency management.

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership, and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

What JIBC Offers:

We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.

Salary Range: $84,055 to $98,890 annually – Fair Comparison Excluded Compensation Salary Grid 8.

The Compensation Range shown reflects JIBC's range for the role: between 85% and 100% of the sector range control point. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between 85% - 94% of the control point, based on the knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the role, with exceptions in the 95% - 100% range.

Posting date: September 13, 2024

Close date: This position will remain open until filled with a first review of candidates on September 27, 2024

Position Type: Fair Comparison

Position Number: 1000419

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Work Arrangements: This full-time, regular position is located at the New Westminster campus and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].