Job Title:

Associate Director, Capital Finance

Company:	BCIT
Location:	Burnaby , BC
Job Reference:	24M156

Who We Are:

Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. We champion a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary:

Our Financial Services department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Associate Director, Capital Finance. This position provides direction and leadership to the Institute’s capital asset portfolio, including the Campus Planning and Facilities’ (CPF) capital projects. Reporting to the Financial Controller, acts as an advisor and makes recommendations on key capital financial decisions to both the Financial Services and CPF leadership teams. Directs the development and management of budgets, forecasts, analytics and reporting on all capital assets, capital projects and capital plans. Develops and implements strategies, practices, policies and processes in consultation with the Financial Controller, CPF and other partners. Directs development and delivery of all capital project accounting and financial management functions and oversees a broad range of financial transactions for the projects, including procurement and contract administration.

Key Accountabilities:

Participates as a member of the Financial Controller’s leadership team, providing input to development of CPF capital project strategies, advising and making recommendations on key financial decisions, and sharing responsibility for related financial achievements and success.
Develops and implements capital finance strategies, plans, standards, policies, and processes in consultation with Financial Controller. Recommends techniques to optimize efficiency and support BCIT financial goals.
Leads and facilitates development of capital plans in collaboration with the Financial Controller and CPF’s leadership team. Directs staff in development and oversight of capital budgets and all related projections, cash flow forecasts, analysis and reporting. Provides support in the development of business cases for CPF capital projects and initiatives, and develops and oversees project related metrics and reporting.
Implements and ensures the necessary controls to identify and mitigate financial risks are in place and working. Ensures compliance with Institute policies and practices as well as regulatory requirements.
Directs development and delivery of capital project accounting and financial management functions. Oversees a broad range of financial transactions related to procurement, contract administration and compliance, invoicing, and other related matters.
Directs and oversees development and maintenance of the necessary systems to support critical documentation, records and reporting.
Ensures the Finance and CPF leadership teams are kept apprised of financial matters that could impact the project’s financial goals. Develops reports and delivers presentations on financial status, risks, achievements, challenges and emerging issues.
Works closely with a team of financial and operational professionals and administrators. Provides consultation, expertise and advice to internal partners, explaining standards and processes, and discussing risks, opportunities, and solutions.
Represents Financial Services on internal and external initiatives, committees and advisory groups as it relates to major capital projects.
Liaises and communicates with Ministry and Treasury Board on Certificate of Approval, funding applications for the Institute. Ensures complete and accurate reporting in compliance with Ministry requirements and timelines.
Researches and maintains awareness of emerging trends and best practices, identifying opportunities to enhance the finance functions, and to support achievement of the project goals.
Manages directly and indirectly reporting staff, overseeing and participating in selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalency
Minimum 8 years’ experience at progressive levels of responsibility, including a leadership role in finance and administration, preferably in an education/public sector facilities context
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Advanced:
- Knowledge of financial and operational management, construction project procurement, and the Capital Asset Management Framework
- Strategic planning skills, with ability to facilitate development of operational and capital plans and related budgets
- Business acumen with ability to exercise sound and critical judgment, make high level strategic and operational decisions.
- Analytical skills with ability to direct research, analysis, and development of complex reports
- People leadership skills with ability to build and manage teams across diverse functions in a unionized, public sector environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to establish and sustain relationships, develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders, and work with personnel at all levels

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

Competitive pay
Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
Professional Development funds and resources
Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

We are committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range: $112,564 - $161,811, with a control point of $140,705 per annum.

Additional Salary Information: The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and the maximum base salary for a position. The control point of the range represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications, and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred, or promoted between the minimum and the control point of the salary range for a job, taking internal equity into account. Salaries above the control point may be considered for extenuating circumstances and must be approved by an external governing body.