Manager, Financial Operations & Analysis

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Primary Purpose

The Manager, Financial Operations & Analysis reports jointly to the Assistant Director, Shared Services and the Financial Officer, Associate Provost, Students. The incumbent is accountable for the integrity of the department’s internal financial records, and to ensure all financial data and transactions are processed and recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and meet the University’s established financial policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Leadership
  • Contributes to goal-setting and strategic planning for the department with management-level peers.
  • Assists in the creation of and adherence to Campus Housing’s mission, vision, values, and strategy.
  • Ensures effective communication of departmental direction and initiatives to direct reports.
  • Proactively participates in departmental project prioritization.
• Fiscal Management and Control
  • Provides leadership, co-ordination and management of occupancy reports, expense reports, and internal financial statements.
  • Ensures the department adheres to the Universities financial policies and procedures.
  • Conducts periodic audit and review of departmental financial resources.
• Financial Strategy and Long-Term Planning
  • Provides financial analysis in support of current and long-range planning.
  • Prepares multi-year budget to inform senior management.
  • Presents the department’s financial analysis monthly to functional unit managers.
• Business Management
  • Ensures implementation of the financial resources to support senior management.
  • Analyzes the financial details of business operations.
  • Ensures the integrity and accuracy of Campus Housing accounting procedures.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Creates and implements policies and procedures regarding how Campus Housing financial data is used.
  • Presents financial data analytics in an efficient and easily understandable way.
  • Develops reliable forecasting and other modelling to inform and support planning.
• Collaboration
  • Participates regularly in departmental working groups.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact with UW Finance staff.
  • Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with units throughout the university.
• Staff Management
  • Hires, trains, supervises, mentors, and provides feedback to direct reports.
  • Initiates and conducts regular performance conversations and annual reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Financial Analysis, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in financial services.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Equity Statement

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees.