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OKANAGAN COLLEGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Okanagan College transforms lives and communities.\u00a0 We are one of\u00a0Canada’s leading colleges.\u00a0 We create outstanding educational experiences for our learners, both students and employees.\u00a0 We work and learn in a welcoming and caring culture.\u00a0 We are a catalyst for change through collaboration with our learners and partners.\u00a0 We serve, lead and anticipate the social, economic and environmental needs of communities.<\/p>\n

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Position Title:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Associate Director Finance Operations<\/p>\n

Competition Number:<\/strong><\/p>\n

C002607<\/p>\n

Division\/Portfolio:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Financial Services<\/p>\n

Department\/Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finance Department<\/p>\n

Campus\/Centre:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kelowna<\/p>\n

Flexible Work Options:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eligible for Hybrid Work<\/p>\n

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Your Opportunity:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Under the general direction of the Director, Financial Services the Associate Director oversees the College\u2019s financial systems, ensuring effective operational management. This includes financial reporting, financial analysis, cash analysis, cash flow, capital management, and the establishment of robust internal controls. The role also emphasizes the adoption of best accounting practices aligned with Okanagan College’s, strategic plan.<\/p>\n

The Associate Director collaboratively ensures the sound and efficient administration of the College\u2019s financial matters. Comprehensive expertise in Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO), and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Education and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Completion of a degree and the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.10 years\u2019 directly related, progressive experience including 5 years in a supervisory or management position<\/div>\n

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Functions and Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Financial Management and Reporting<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Overall responsibility for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounting activities, and Financial Reporting.
\n\u2022 Reviews, approves and ensures financial reporting deadlines are met both externally and internally as it relates to operations.
\n\u2022 Ensures the necessary support systems are established to meet reporting requirements and to comply with PSAS, ASNPO, Collective Agreements, and College policies.
\n\u2022 Oversees the year-end audit process and results and manages the external auditor relationship.2. Strategic Planning and Project Leadership<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Provides leadership on projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes and procedures as they relate to financial resources.
\n\u2022 Assists with the development of the Department\u2019s strategic and unit plan, keeps the Director informed of emerging issues, and makes decisions on daily operating or strategic responses.
\n\u2022 Identifies and measures entrepreneurial, revenue-generating opportunities for the College.
\n\u2022 Establishes strategic priorities and projects with the Director to ensure the department is effective and efficient.
\n\u2022 Conducts research, compiles relevant data, analyzes the results, and presents to Executive on various special projects. Responsible for developing and implementing the system, procedures, or controls once approved.3. Policy Development and Compliance<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Authorizes expenditures within the Finance Department budget and authorizes college-wide financial transactions according to the college\u2019s Signing Authority Policy and Matrix.
\n\u2022 Ensures financial policies and procedures are developed, implemented, and adhered to college-wide.
\n\u2022 Interprets and provides direction for all levels of the organization with regard to the application of policies, procedures and practices, and related employment legislation and regulations.
\n\u2022 Recommends revisions and\/or clarification of pay-related issues in the collective agreements in consultation with the Director.
\n\u2022 Provides training to management in the use of available financial reporting tools to help the departments effectively manage their financial affairs.<\/p>\n

4. Relationship and Partnership Management<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Creates and maintains strategic business relationships to promote the mission and goals of the College.
\n\u2022 Acts as a resource to the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board, to the Executive, and to the Foundation.
\n\u2022 Maintains effective working relationships with the provincial government, other external regulatory bodies, as well as, management within Okanagan College.
\n\u2022 Provides support coverage for Associate Director of Financial Planning and the Procurement Manager.
\n\u2022 Participates in OC Committees and various ad-hoc committees, teams, and task forces.<\/p>\n

5. Personnel and Staff Development<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Supervises and directs administrative and support staff and responsible for all personnel-related matters including recruitment, orientation, training, assignments, workload, monitoring quality and timelines, managing employee performance through feedback, performance objectives, and professional development recommendations.
\n\u2022 Provides mentoring of overall staff by establishing a respectful working environment, developing succession planning, coaching, and encouraging high ethical standards and teamwork.
\n\u2022 Performs other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Skills and Abilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n