Finance Manager

Position SummaryThe ideal candidate profile for this position is someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and changing environment;
enjoys a challenge;
possesses a strong customer service focus and a “can do” attitude;
and, instinctively knows who his or her target audience is and how to effectively “speak” to that demographic.
Reporting to the Acting President as well as Finance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for developing, negotiating and finalizing financial aid plans consistent with LaSalle College Vancouver’s policies and procedures and with Federal/Provincial regulations for awarding financial aid.
Key Job ResponsibilitiesFinancial & Accounting
Supervise the finance and payable team and coordinate daily tasks;
Ensure the accuracy of accounting entries, compliance with deadlines and compliance with procedures;
Ensure the revision of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
Participate inthe development of annual budgets and budget monitoring;
Conduct financial analysis and produce reports to support decision-making;
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits;
Implement effective internal controls to minimize financial risks;
Propose and implement improvements to financial processes and systems;
Provide technical and operational support to the team in the event of complex issues;
Actively participate in cross-functional projects related to finance or digital transformation.
Check and balance payment plans with student account transaction histories for pending graduates, re-entry, and in-school student refund processing
Post student adjustments when receiving cheques from the collection agency and as required
Process withdrawal/re-entry/advising forms in a timely manner
Calculate drop tuition and fee credit in accordance with LaSalle College Vancouver’s policies, executing the adjustment to the student’s account and the resulting refund, if any, while ensuring compliance with the refund distribution policy
Perform other related duties, as assigned
Student Finance Services
Work collaboratively with the Admissions team to provide outstanding service to prospective students and their families
Assist prospective students and their families to understand and plan for the cost of their education while studying at LaSalle College Vancouver
Review and handle refund requests
Develop, negotiate and finalize financial aid plans consistent with LaSalle College Vancouver’s policies and procedures and Federal/Provincial regulations for awarding financial aid
Review the financial aid plan and the students’ and their families’ rights and responsibilities for each financial aid source
Counsel students on all acceptances and other matters directly related to financial aid
Assign the appropriate financial aid amount(s) to a student and ensure that the financial aid is credited to the student’s account in a timely manner
Work with new and continuing students and their families to ensure the financial aid plan and/or financial aid re-plan continue to meet their needs
Perform other related duties, as assigned
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred
CPA designation or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and multi-entity environments with tight deadline.
Knowledge of Federal/Provincial regulations for awarding financial aid
Experience in Higher Education would be an asset
Advanced understanding of data analysis and reporting of financial statements;
Advanced levelin Microsoft Excel;
Experience using Microsoft Power Query, SQL, and Power BI to extract, transform, and analyze data for financial reporting, analysis and business intelligence purposes;
Strong writtencommunication skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise memos and reports that explain financial performance and insights to diverse stakeholders;
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