Team Lead, Financial Planning - Calgary, Canada - SAIT

SAIT

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

The

Finance department loves when the math balances out — so we're looking to add to our team. If you have a nose for numbers and believe your skills and passion match our requirements, you will have our undivided attention and we want to meet you.

The Opportunity
The

Team Lead, Financial Planning & Reporting, directly supervises the work functions of a team of approximately 2 senior level Financial Analysts. The Team Lead oversees financial compensation analysis, institutional financial analysis and external accountability reporting. The position is also responsible for the identification of opportunities for innovation, efficiency and cost savings initiatives, coordinating and implementing changes to ensure the achievement of the unit's goals.

The Role:

Core functional area

Business Reporting & Compensation

Review and manage timelines to ensure timely submission of accountability reporting to Advanced Education including FIRS, PFD, Tuition Fee Regulation, monthly financial forecasts and quarterly enrollment submissions.
Maintain currency with legislative changes impacting financial processes, identify financial impacts, recommendations and education to internal stakeholders.
Review, facilitate and lead the coordination of financial components for regulatory reporting. i.e., Annual Report, Operational Financial Data
Support SAIT wide analytical requirements such as analysis to support collective bargaining negotiations
Develop standards for reviewing analysis and reporting with operational units including consultation with stakeholders and process development
Facilitate the tuition fee process with multiple internal stakeholders, review for accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with Employee Services to bridge the gap in data, to support institutional analysis and projects
Develop standards in the use of financial personnel data, ensuring consistency and accuracy of information to improve budgeting and forecasting
Provide support in budgeting and forecasting process, inputs include but not limited to timelines and central provisions.

Other Key Responsibilities:

Participate on crossfunctional committees where finance representation is required
Stay current on best practices and approaches to financial management and processes through continued professional development
Identify internal control weakness and make recommendations for improved practices
Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency and cost saving initiatives as related to access of information
Understand the Health, Safety and Environment Management System Manual and promote its objectives

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree, with preference for Business (Accounting)
Minimum requirement of 5+ years of combined experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis
2+ years of supervisory experience in a mid to large sized organization
Minimum requirement of an accounting designation: CPA

Salary range:
$71,086 - $116,198

Paid Leave:4 Weeks' Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

# of positions:1

Hours Per Week:37.5

Posting closing date:
Until position is filled

A flexible

Hybrid work model can be offered for this role in accordance with SAIT guidelines.

View a summary of our

benefits and perks for salaried employees.

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we're looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences.

Your future starts now at SAIT.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. It creates the conditions for a healthy campus where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. SAIT values fairness, shared accountability and the importance of representation. The institution expects a commitment from its students and employees to continuously develop an equitable and inclusive mindset that celebrates diverse experiences and perspectives. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

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