The University of New Brunswick Fredericton welcomes applications for the position of Financial Coordinator & Assistant to the Associate Vice-President, with Information Technology Services. This is a continuing, full-time (36.25 hours per week) position with the APT employee group. The position is funded by the University Budget with a salary range of $46,221 - $60,093 per annum.
The Financial Coordinator provides financial leadership and operational management for departmental, ancillary services, capital and other budgets. It also provides a range of internal administrative services, departmental records management and ITS position management. The Financial Coordinator & Assistant to AVP provides financial leadership to the department; works closely with the Associate Vice President as their assistant and manages all ITS administrative services relating to the department.
Position summary:
- Provide financial leadership by managing financial risk; leading development of budget submissions; providing financial advice and reporting; leading improvement of financial processes; and by assisting the AVP in the financial component of strategic planning.
- Work closely with Supplier Contract Coordinator for financial matters for Enterprise Licensing renewals & costs.
- Manage financial operations by overseeing day to day management of accounts, acting as the first point of contact for UNB units and external partner & acting as a primary or secondary signing authority on all accounts.
- Develop and oversee office procedures for all ITS staff for Administrative tasks/needs.
- Manage all ITS office space (including furniture), coordinating door access, office supplies, technology needs. Point person for all issues for ITS that are of an administrative nature.
- Participate in project teams and complete independent projects successfully and on time.
- Provide financial guidance on projects & for all financial matters.
- Represents the AVP by welcoming visitors and determining access to appropriate parties.
- Develop/review correspondence as needed.
- Arranging travel, coordinate travel claims and reconcile monthly Pcard reports.
- Assist in arranging meetings; developing and coordinating agendas.
Requirements/Skills:
- University degree in Business Administration, with emphasis on accounting. A post graduate accounting certificate or other related discipline preferred. Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a financial position. Experience in budget planning, monitoring, and reporting. Knowledge and understanding of fund accounting.
- Expertise in the development of budgeting and financial forecasting models; Proven ability to develop and implement complex budgets, create, manage, and balance budgets.
- A working knowledge of Colleague financial system is an asset.
- Must be able to work independently or as part of a team; Flexibility in working hours such as occasional overtime and time shifting; Demonstrated ability to tackle and resolve problems; strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task; meet changing deadlines; Proven ability with computers and software is essential; experience with Microsoft Office; adapts easily to and welcomes technology changes.
Closing date for applications is May 19, 2021 4:30PM. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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