Manager, Finance

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Financial Operations - Student Services supports departments across Student Services through financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The team also provides financial administration, including purchase orders, expense processing, procurement support, and corporate credit card management. By promoting sound financial stewardship, effective internal controls, and data-informed decision-making, FP&A helps departments allocate resources responsibly and advance SFU’s strategic priorities. Our team culture is collaborative, service-oriented, accountable, and focused on continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Manager, Finance, is responsible for providing financial analysis and support to all departments within Student Services (Vice Provost, Students and International portfolio). The position works closely with each services department to provide professional guidance and consultation in all financial and budget activities, prepares and monitors the annual budget and long‑term financial plan, designs and maintains a variety of financial reports; and manages the daily finance operations involving accounts payable, cashier, and accounts receivable, treasury and procurement processing to ensure financial transactions are recognized in SFU's financial statements in a timely and accurate manner; prepares and reviews monthly financial statements for all departments analyzing all major variances versus budget; reviews financial policies and procedures and designs and develops related training materials to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls for processing financial transactions are in place; provides guidance and mentorship regarding the financial implications of new ventures, explores alternative funding methods and costing models under the oversight of the Director, Finance. The Manager, Finance assists the Director, Finance in the budget consolidation process, external reporting, and financial resource planning and supervises support staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a professional accounting designation (CPA) and five years of related experience including financial management, budgeting and, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of financial analysis, budget planning, financial reporting, management accounting, and financial management best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both oral and written), interdisciplinary teamwork, supervisory, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise initiative, diplomacy, and discretionary judgment.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is March 31, 2028.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.