Associate Vice President, Finance

Office of the CFO, Abbotsford (Clearbrook)

Final date to receive applications:
April 1, 2026

Job Number: J
• Status:
Permanent
• Open Positions: 1
• Salary

Schedule:

Exempt, Group 16
• Hours/Week: 35
• Salary: $ - $/Year

Reporting to the Vice-President, Administration / CFO (“VPA/CFO”), the Associate Vice-President, Finance (“AVPF”) provides leadership and management of financial operations and reporting at UFV, modernizing and streamlining the university’s budgeting, reporting, procurement, internal controls, financial policies and financial systems. The AVPF provides strategic and tactical insight into the development of UFV’s annual and long‑term operating and capital budgets and has management accountability for the financial operations and sustainability of the institution.

They ensure the VPA/CFO has timely, meaningful and accurate financial information for executive leadership and governing bodies and contributes to a culture of service excellence across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes operational effectiveness, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management. The AVPF leads with a strong commitment to Indigenization and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), actively fostering a workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives and supports the success of all employees.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a progressive financial leader to make a meaningful contribution across a thriving institution. The AVPF ensures financial strategies, systems, and services effectively support an organization that continues to evolve and grow by aligning financial stewardship with UFV’s strategic priorities. They foster transparency, accountability, and innovation. In partnership with academic and administrative leaders, the role strengthens financial governance and builds institutional capacity to support change, growth, and a culture of informed decision‑making.

• Professional Accounting Designation – CPA; relevant degree and/or certificates in financial management.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in a senior financial position in a complex unionized organization, preferably in the public sector and ideally in the post-secondary sector.
• Excellent knowledge of financial concepts, best practices, and principles related to financial and investment management, including controls, compliance, policies, and standards.
• Experience in leading budget processes and working with budgets in the public sector is preferred.
• Experience with reporting to boards and committees in accordance with policy and governance.
• Experience in financial and capital planning and management of comparable complexity and magnitude.
• Involvement in enterprise risk management frameworks and/or business continuity plans.
• Experience in dealing with competing agendas and diverse opinions, and has drawn upon their intuition, conceptual skills and leadership skills to find the best solutions.
• Ability to analyze problems and opportunities, establish facts and draw valid conclusions quickly, appropriately, and under pressure.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and implement change. Proven track record of innovative and strategic decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams that embrace a focus on operational excellence.
• Demonstrated experience fostering and maintaining positive relationships and partnerships both internally and externally, including business, government, and other institutions and organizations.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, build trust, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders to effect change across functions at an organization-wide level.
• Educated understanding of organizational culture in a post-secondary environment.
• Proven ability to co‑create innovative approaches consistent with organizational values and goals, working collaboratively and collegially to achieve results.
• Proven ability to implement a service delivery model that aligns with organizational strategy and supports functional areas in the implementation of business plans in alignment with the institution’s strategic direction and culture.
• Strong understanding…