Manager, Capital Projects Finance

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location Hybrid / New Westminster Campus Salary Range
Band 11 (Minimum- $92,139, Control Point- $122,852, Maximum- $135,137).Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.
The Opportunity
You are a leader with expertise in managing the financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes for major capital projects. You will play an integral role in ensuring the effective financial oversight of the College's major capital initiatives, supporting compliance with accounting standards, funding requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

You are collaborative with cross-functional teams, including Facilities, Finance, Information Technology Services, and external partners, to develop and monitor capital budgets, analyze financial performance, and ensure alignment with the College's strategic objectives. You value contributing to the continuous improvement of policies, processes, and systems related to capital project financial management.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, 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.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

• A university degree from a recognized institution combined with a CPA designation, current and in good standing with CPA Canada.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a mid to senior-level financial position in areas of budgeting, planning, financial reporting, and analysis.

• Extensive experience with construction finance and large capital projects, preferably within a public sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead including the ability to mentor and develop staff, train employees and organize and assign work.

• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience required in a unionized environment, preferably in a public sector entity.

• Knowledge of budget development, financial accounting, forecasting, financial management, internal control systems, and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and relational database software (e.g., Discoverer/ Tableau) to compile, quantify and illustrate complex financial and non-financial reports.

• Strong technical abilities and financial systems experience, including Microsoft Office, and ERP systems (e.g. Banner). Millennium FAST would be an asset.

• Able to design, implement and evaluate complex financial and non-financial data, reporting methods, and procedures. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong organizational and prioritizing skills and the ability to work well and make decisions under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all College personnel and the external community.

• Able to be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to exercise discretion, judgment and confidentiality.

• Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.

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Additional Information
This is a full-time, (3) three-year term position is available April 1, 2025. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Travel between Douglas College's locations as required.
Posting Number 02475SA Position Title Manager, Capital Projects Finance Anticipated Start Date 04/01/2025 End Date 03/31/2028 Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 02/25/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Minimum Number of References Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Douglas College has partnered with Humans of HR to assist with the recruitment process for this particular position. If you are interested in applying, please direct your application to robin.behl@humansofhr.ca

We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application!