Vice Principal Finance and Administration

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Vice Principal Finance and Administration

Company

Morgan Philips

Job description

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“>Bishop’s University is a predominantly residential, mostly undergraduate university. Our primary concern is offering students a quality education in fine arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, business and education.The small size of our institution encourages the students, faculty and staff to immerse themselves in the community, resulting in an experience that is uniquely Bishop’s.
In 1843, the founders of Bishop’s University declared their goal: “to offer the country a sound and liberal education.” To this day, we remain focused on this mission, delivering a broad education in an intimate learning environment that encourages exploration and discovery.Bishop’s is more than a university. It’s a community. A community of scholars. A community of leaders. A community of change-makers. A community of colleagues. A community of friends.
With over 106 programs across five faculties and twenty-five departments, Bishop’s is inspiring the change-makers of tomorrow.
More information atReporting to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice Principal, Finance & Administration advises the Principal on all financial matters and provides fiscal, operational and administrative services leadership to the University in the achievement of its broader strategic objectives and overall academic mission. Overseeing the University’s financial affairs as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will ensure the highest level of integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements and will recommend management initiatives with a view to operational efficiency and collaboration as well as support the collegial governance structure of the University. The incumbent leads a broad portfolio including financial services, information technology, ancillary enterprises, buildings & grounds, and sustainable development.Nature of duties and responsibilities
Senior Leadership: As a member of the University’s senior leadership team, helps shape and implement the strategic plans of the University and provides strategic financial leadership for this portfolio, ensuring the alignment of each area’s functional plans with Bishop’s strategic plan.Financial Leadership: Serves as the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s principal adviser on matters of finance and general business administration, recommending policies and procedures governing fiscal and administrative operations. Collaborates with the senior management team regarding budget and resource allocations to achieve Bishop’s mission and strategic priorities.Budgeting: Maintains executive responsibility for the operating and capital budgeting processes, general accounting and financial reporting. Oversees all major capital projects. Supports departments and Ancillary Services in the preparation of their business plans.Buildings and Grounds: Assures effective and efficient stewardship of the University’s physical facilities operations, maintenance, construction, and renovation in accordance with the Campus Master Plan.Governance: Works with the Secretary General to ensure compliance with the University’s internal administrative policies as well as with government laws and regulations through related controls and procedures. Supports University governance through participation on several statutory and ad hoc committees.Information Technology: Provides vision and oversees the area of Information Technology, and along with the Information Technology Services Department ensures that the existing and future administrative, educational, and research needs of the University are met with a view to maximize efficiency.Ancillary Enterprises: Strategically oversees the University’s ancillary units, prioritizing revenue generation and cost recovery to enhance both immediate financial performance and long-term sustainability.External Relationships: Manages banking and outside lending relationships. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all levels of government, in particular with the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, Recherche et Science. Represents the University on relevant committees of the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire and plays an active role in representing the University within the broader Community.Sustainable Development: Ensures that the principles and practices sustainable development are integrated in institutional decision-making process and operations.Other: Assumes any duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Principal and Vice- Chancellor.Job Requirements

• Experience: A track record of success as a senior executive with a minimum of 10 years of experience in financial and administrative leadership roles with non-profit, public or private sector organizations.
• Education: A qualified accountant designation (CPA) will be a significant attribute. A university degree in a related discipline, preferably at the graduate level, is required.
• Strategic: A strategic thinker who can articulate a vision for the financial systems of a large, complex organization and develop the strategy to move the organization towards achieving that vision.
• Business Acumen: Understands the financial drivers that underlie a public sector organization. Can conceive of ideas to develop profitable ancillary business services or programs.
• Financial Expertise: In-depth understanding of the broad range of financial reporting, policy, strategies, and processes required to support institutional mission, strategic goals, and objectives. Able to provide high level oversight for a complex portfolio. Ensures a highly effective budget process that is transparent, strategic, sustainable and well communicated.
• Information Systems Expertise: Demonstrated experience with complex information technology systems costing and management.
• Leadership: Track record of creating a culture of disciplined and consultative decision making and accountability throughout an organization. Demonstrated expertise in the formulation and implementation of organizational and cultural change management strategies best suited to complex organizations with multiple stakeholders. A leader who can bring internal teams together to deal effectively with issues that cut across departments.
• Relationship Builder and Communicator: Able to build effective relationships throughout the University and externally, particularly with the provincial government and post-secondary. partners. A highly effective communicator in English and French. Able to communicate complex financial information in a manner that enables stakeholders to fully understand the issues at hand.
• Managerial Courage: A proven ability and the willingness to make the kinds of difficult decisions that may be necessary to sustain excellence at Bishop’s University.
• Style: Able to lead within a collegial, non-bureaucratic setting in which resources are limited; this entails strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively as a team-oriented leader. Unquestioned personal integrity combined with good judgment and an appreciation for organizational dynamics; a reputation for being open, honest, and fair in dealing with all constituencies, while setting and delivering on goals. Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

To ApplyIf this opportunity inspires you and you believe you have the skills and passion necessary to contribute to Bishop’s success, we invite you to apply directly on our website at the following address: .Bishop’s University and Morgan Philips Canada fully adhere to the principles of employment equity. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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Location

Sherbrooke, QC

Job date

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 02:34:56 GMT

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