School of Art

- Position number: 29177
- Date posted: June 25, 2026

Job details :

- Manager of Finance and Admin, DFOM/SOA - Level 9 (EMAPS)

Continuing Full-Time Full-time: YesPermanent: YesWork schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)Salary: $44.49 to $80.08 per hour ($80,965.47 to $145,737.84 per annum)Expected Start DateAugust 10, 2026Trial/Probation period:

- 1820 hours worked Qualifications : MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING :

- Accounting designation (CPA or Legacy CA, CMA or CGA) required.

- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline is required (Major in Accounting preferred).

EXPERIENCE :

- Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in a senior financial role is required.
- High level of knowledge in the area of financial management is required.
- Significant experience in developing and maintaining budgets is required.
- Experience in Facilities Management preferred.
- Previous experience in human resources management and demonstrated ability to deal sensitively with many personnel issues is required.
- Solid understanding of University procedures and policies and University financial and human resources systems is required.
- Experience working in the fine or performing arts sector is an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

- Exceptional financial accounting, critical thinking and strategic thinking skills are required.
- Exceptional leadership, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, management and change management skills are required.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team workplace, deal with all levels of staff, administration and government.
- Must be able to provide financial management structure advice.




- An ability to handle stress well is required.
- A high level of integrity, initiative and strategic planning is required.
- Sound decision making and problem resolution skills is required.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities : Reporting to the Director of the SOA/and the Dean of DFOM, the incumbent provides overall guidance and strategic direction on all Finance, Administrative and Facilities matters for both Units. They are responsible and accountable for: FINANCE BUDGET, AND REPORTING

- Adherence to all university financial policies and procedures and provides policy direction to senior faculty administration (Deans/Director Associate Deans/Associate Directors) and makes administrative decisions for units on issues relating to financial policy and guidelines.
- Ensures that all staff that have access to the financial system or perform financial duties are appropriately trained and directed / guided to ensure the quality and integrity of our financial system.
- Provides direction and supervision to a Financial Administrator and Financial Assistant for the DFOM and SOA for all accounts under the control of both units.
- Primary or alternate signing authority on all operating and grant accounts in the Faculty and School. Manages all Faculty/School’s operating budget, including budget transfers,



journal entries, invoicing, etc.
- Leads the budget development process on behalf of the Faculty/School and in accordance with Financial Planning Office (FPO) policies and procedures.
- Oversees the annual budget submissions for DFOM and SOA, assembling financial and statistical data and represents the Dean/Director and Units in discussing the details of the budget with senior administration.
- Prepares target and final budgets.
- Allocates budget/baseline addbacks and claw backs to the Faculty/School.
- Prepares VP Admin, Provost budget material on behalf of the Faculty/School.
- Manages all operating and capital budgets, direct tuition, income funded budgets, carry over operating budgets and research/grants/special and trust and endowment funds for DFOM/SOA/Gallery/Concert Hall/Prep Studies; tracking authorized funding, year to date revenues, expenditures and commitments and available funds.
- Oversees and manages all financial administration of the DFOM and SOA, obtaining an understanding of their various operating funds and programs including studios and field trips.
- Oversees the Transfers to Provisions and Transfers to Capital, and provides guidance on carry over balances etc.
- Ensures budget adjustments, journal entries, and reconciliation are done in a timely manner and in compliance with funding agencies and university policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensures that correct cash handling procedures are in place and that staff are trained appropriately.
- Prepares the cost and budget for new programs.
- Manages and oversees all requests from Tuition & Fees Coordination Committee (TFCC) on Fees.
- Manages the financial forecasts for both DFOM and SOA by analyzing past trends, keeping a

📌 Manager of Finance and Admin, Dfom/soa - Level 9 (Emaps) (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg