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Form of workThe Finance department loves when the math balances out — so we're looking to add to our team. If you have a nose for numbers and believe your skills and passion match our requirements, you will have our undivided attention and we want to meet you.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Financial Services, the Manager of Operations will oversee the planning, implementing, managing, and controlling of all related activities around SAIT's Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable sections of the Finance department.
The position will ensure the integrity of all financial information and systems in addition to ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance, professional standards, and SAIT policies and procedures.
The Role
- Management of Operations
- Recruit, coach, and develop talents of subordinate employees.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce policies and processes within assigned teams.
- Facilitate team success by setting objectives, performance and quality standards.
- Coordinate the recording, collection, analysis, consolidation, interpretation, and reporting of financial data and trends as required.
- Reporting and risk management
- Support all auditing processes with the appropriate resources as required.
- Prepare budget and forecasts in collaboration with Business Services to ensure appropriate resource allocation and management reporting.
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local legislation and regulations related to the department.
- Innovation and business improvement
- Act as an advisor regarding controls, public accounting standards.
- Develop effective resources to support reconciliation processes and system reporting.
- Coordinate the assessment of underutilized functionality in financial applications and determine where process improvements can be made.
- Other
- Provide advice and recommendations to committees, departments, schools, and management as required.
- Lead team meetings and attend Finance department meetings; facilitate group discussions providing ideas and recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge and keep up-to-date with developments in the industry.
- Deal with students and vendors.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and work very closely with SAIT's Registrar's office.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline
- 5 years finance related experience
- 5 years' experience in a supervisory role
- CPA Professional accounting designation
- Preferred
- Strong knowledge of Banner or related enterprise reporting systems
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership skills
Salary range: $129,000.00 - $142,000.00
Posting closing date: March 8th, 2024
View a summary of our benefits and perks for salaried employees
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we're looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. It creates the conditions for a healthy campus where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. SAIT values fairness, shared accountability and the importance of representation. The institution expects a commitment from its students and employees to continuously develop an equitable and inclusive mindset that celebrates diverse experiences and perspectives. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
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