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Vice-President, Finance And Administration

Job ID4C-2D-15-1C-E2-17
CompanyRed River College
LocationWinnipeg
ProvinceManitoba
Date Posted2018-09-20
Posted Until2018-10-01
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryEducation
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Description
Vice-President,
Finance and Administration (VPFA)

DUTIES:
This Executive position is accountable for the overall leadership, strategic direction, vision and operational management of the Finance and Administration division.
The Vice-President, Finance and Administration (VPFA) is the Chief Financial Officer of the College and the Treasurer for the Board of Governors, and therefore has significant accountability for the financial sustainability of the College and the integrity of its financial processing and planning systems. The VPFA works collaboratively with the VP Academic and the Senior Leadership team to fulfill the College’s mission, ensure financial sustainability and promote an environment of continuous improvement.
The Finance and Administration Division serves the entire College – leadership, faculty, staff and students. The VFPA provides senior leadership to the Finance and Campus Services, Capital Planning, Information Technology Services, Human Resource Services, Safety and Health Services, and Sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide vision and leadership for the Finance and Administration Division
• Lead the Finance Modernization project to address the changing education needs in the province, with a focus on significant realignment and process improvement
• Work collaboratively to develop and communicate short and long-term goals for the division that reflect the College’s strategic plan
Salary$163,617 - $212,734
ExperienceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Professional Accounting designation and an undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Extensive experience in progressively responsible positions, with a leadership style that combines a capacity for strategic vision with technical experience in financial management
• Significant experience with strategic financial planning
• Experience leading large-scale change initiatives
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills applied in complex, ambiguous or high-risk situations
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write sensitive materials for senior level audience
• Models teamwork and collaboration
• Proficient in using current technologies that support financial and information management systems
• Demonstrated commitment to learning
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity

LanguagesEnglish
Work SettingsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
Additional SkillsASSETS:
• Senior administrative experience in a college setting or an organization of comparable complexity
How To ApplySALARY RANGE: $163,617 - $212,734
COMPETITION NUMBER: 2018-155
CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2018

Apply to Red River College by email: humanresources@rrc.ca