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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Onsite
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Job End Date
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Job Summary
UBC is a major research-intensive university in Canada, with an annual research budget exceeding $900 million. The Office of the Vice President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) helps provide the environment needed to pursue world leading, impactful research. The Senior Manager is a key member of the VPRI finance management team. Reporting to the Portfolio Finance Director, the position provides strategic financial management and planning for Innovation UBC and Research Support Services (RSS) and supports the Managing Directors of both units. Innovation UBC supports researchers in translating their research into real world impact through Sponsored Research, Technology Transfer, and Entrepreneurship and Venture Building. Research Support Services provides central administrative support through the Office of Research Services, Institutional Programs Office, and Research Finance, covering research administration and compliance, large-scale research awards, financial reporting, billing and collections, and training.
The Senior Manager provides strategic financial advice to the Managing Directors and senior management of Innovation UBC and RSS. The position leads annual and multiyear budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting and oversees internal controls, financial risk management and compliance with internal UBC and external requirements. The position also provides executive level financial management of research agreements, external grant projects and intellectual property commercialization activities. This includes overseeing the administration of royalty and equity portfolios and managing budgets and recoveries related to patent and legal expenses. The Senior Manager manages financial operations and staff and leads improvements to financial systems, reporting processes and resource management.
Organizational Status
This position reports to the Portfolio Finance Director, VPRI, is a key position involved in the strategic management of the department. Liaise with University central agencies (Financial Services, Internal Audit, Treasury, the Budget Office, etc.), University Faculties and departments, scientists and researchers at the University and Affiliated Hospitals, government and industry sponsors, vendors and external auditors.
Work Performed
Strategic Financial Planning and Advice
Financial Reporting, Controls and Compliance
Research Agreements and Intellectual Property Financial Management
Financial Operations, Systems and Process Improvement
Consequence of Error/Judgement
As a senior financial leader, the incumbent’s recommendations and decisions significantly affect university finances, operations, and reputation. Errors in reporting or internal controls may result in financial loss, compliance issues, or reputational risk. Ineffective advice or leadership could negatively impact decision making, resource allocation, and the success of major research initiatives.
Supervision Received
The incumbent works with a high degree of independence under the broad direction of the Director, Finance, VPRI.
Supervision Given
Manages one Finance officer, one Finance Clerk, and other accounting/support staff as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline. Completion of the CPA accounting program (CA, CGA or CMA). Minimum of eight years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
