What You'll Do:Financial Stewardship and Budget Management- Direct the management and execution of a $400M/Yr operating budget and resource allocation framework, ensuring disciplined financial stewardship and long‐term sustainability.- Ensure effective oversight of core financial operations, including budgeting processes,adjustments, budget surplus management, and other transactional activities, while advancingautomation and process improvement.- Provide leadership and change management to support successful adoption of new tools,systems, and processes across the organization.Financial Reporting and Compliance- Provide best-in-class financial analysis and reporting practices, aligned with accounting standards,legislative and regulatory requirements, and internal governance frameworks.- Ensure effective management of specialized financial operations, including trust and endowmentadministration and financial compliance reporting.Financial Systems and Reporting Technology- Lead adoption and use of technology within Financial Services, including financial systems,reporting platforms, and data tools, to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities.- Oversee design and implementation of self‐service reporting tools and dashboards, grounded instrong accounting knowledge to ensure accuracy,relevance, and actionable insight.- Lead initiatives to improve data availability, consistency, and usability, supporting a "single sourceof truth" for institutional financial information.Process Improvements and Transformation- Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to reduce manual effort, improve accuracyand response times and strengthen financial controls across core finance functions.- Advance the transition from manual, transactional processes to automated,scalable workflowswhile maintaining strong governance, controls, and compliance.- Translate business and operational needs into technology-enabled solutions that improveoperations, reporting, and decision support.Financial Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement- Lead the provision of financial advisory services to senior leadership and faculties, with clearaccountability for financial analysis, recommendations, and decision support.- Lead stakeholder engagement and communication across a large,



complex,decentralizedorganization, building trusted relationships and translating complex financial data into explicit,actionable insights and recommendations.- Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and provide actionable recommendations to unitleadership to support effective financial management.People Leadership and Performance Management- Lead a multidisciplinary team across budget operations, research finance, accounts payable,and banking within a unionized environment.- Build team capability in analytics, advisory services, and reporting to support decision‐making.- Foster a culture of rapid response, accountability, service excellence, and continuousimprovement.- Support and develop staff capabilities while leading change initiatives to implement new tools,processes, and ways of working.Plus More:Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!SkillsWhat You'll Bring to this Position:- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.- CPA designation required.- Minimum 6+ years of Controller‐level experience in accounting principles,financial controls,and compliance frameworks, with the ability to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability offinancial operations, reporting, and data‐driven decision support.- A relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:-Demonstrated ability to lead finance transformation initiatives, implementing automation, andenterprise systems to improve processes, enhance reporting,and deliver measurable businessimpact in decentralized environments.- Advanced knowledge of financial management practices, accounting standards,andregulatory/compliance requirements,



with proven ability to ensure strong governance and audit readiness.- Proven leadership capability in complex environments, with experience managingmultidisciplinary finance teams and building organizational capacity in budgeting, reporting,analytics, and advisory services.- Demonstrated ability to provide executive‐level financial leadership and build effectiverelationships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders,exercising a high degree of tact,discretion, sound judgement, and political acuity.- Strong analytical capability with demonstrated ability to assess complex financial issues,evaluate alternatives, and develop clear, actionable recommendations that supportexecutive decision‐making.- Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office applications, with experienceleveraging enterprise systems (e.G., Banner or equivalent ERP platforms) to support reporting,controls, and operational efficiency.- High degree of organizational effectiveness, including superior time management,prioritization, and ability to operate effectively in a fast‐paced, high‐accountability environment withcompeting demands.- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, with the ability to maintainfinancial integrity while working at both strategic and operational levels.- Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and problem‐solving capability in a continuously evolvingorganizational environment, with the ability to respond effectively to change and ambiguity.- Sound understanding of university or public sector environments, including governance structuresand stakeholder complexity, is considered an asset.- Experience working in a unionized environment, with understanding of labour relations principlesand operational implications for financial and administrative functionsThe University of Regina is one of Saskatchewan's most recognized and respected post secondary institutions, with a longstanding reputation for academic excellence, research, and community impact. As a forward‐thinking organization, the University continues to evolve and transform to meet the needs of a changing world. This is an exciting opportunity to join a trusted Saskatchewan brand and play a key leadership role in shaping its future. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Financial Operations (Regina)
🏢 Cpask
📍 Regina