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.

Help build B.C.'s new medical school from the ground up!

At Simon Fraser University's School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

The Manager, Finance ensures effective financial controls and compliance within the Stephens Family School of Medicine. The role acts as the School's internal controller, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with SFU financial policies and standards. The Manager, Finance oversees month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closes and manages the School's internal reporting to the University and external reporting obligations to the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, the Ministry of Health and the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada. The role designs and maintains School-specific financial procedures, delivers training to the School of Medicine community and drives process improvement through automation and emerging technologies. The role ensures financial procedures, training and reporting reflect and support the School's commitments to reconciliation and Indigenous health priorities.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline, with a professional accounting designation (CPA) and eight years of related experience in areas such as financial control, accounting operations and external financial reporting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls and accounting standards.


• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting requirements and external compliance obligations.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and develop sound recommendations.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial audiences.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines and competing priorities.


• Ability to design and deliver financial training programs to diverse audiences.

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 continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks' vacation (prorated for the first year)*


• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions


• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan


• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*


• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*


• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

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 facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.