Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $85,993 to $102,588 annually SFU Department Descr: Beedie School of Business - Executive Education

Position Grade: 10 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72 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.

Launched in 1999, Executive Education (Exec Ed) has over two decades of experience working with middle and senior-level management professionals in organizations and developing customized non-credit and credit-based education programs. Long-term partnerships guide programming that enables a deep understanding of clients' needs and the design of custom programs to address those needs.

About The Role The Manager, Finance and Operations, leads, trains and advises on financial transaction processing, account reconciliations, analysis and budget preparation. This position works with Financial Services, Student Accounts, Meeting and Event Conference Services, and other SFU departments and external contacts to carry out these duties. This role is also responsible for coordinating and executing the annual budget process as well as the planning and managing all year-end reporting activities.

The Manager, Finance and Operations, develops financial processes, designs and develops a range of financial models, prepares financial reports and reviews budget estimates to support senior management planning and decision making, financial analysis, and other initiatives. Additionally, this role directs the day-to-day operational management for Executive Education in the areas of procurement, space & equipment, safety & access control, as well as human resources activities.





Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, with a professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA), and five years of related experience in financial and operational administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Ability to respond effectively under pressure or unexpected circumstances and meet deadlines under minimal supervision Ability to interpret and apply policy.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise initiative, diplomacy and discretionary judgment. Ability to work with high volumes of work, set priorities and meet strict deadlines, while maintaining a high.

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! Prorated for part time employees Additional Information This position is located at both SFU Vancouver and Burnaby campuses. 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 ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [email protected].

📌 Manager, Finance and Operation (Vancouver)
🏢 Simon Fraser University
📍 Vancouver