Manager, Accounting Operations

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

SFU Finance is comprised of several functions that deliver a broad range of financial services to the university, including Financial Reporting, Capital Finance, Procurement, Payment Services, Payroll, Planning & Analysis, Research Accounting, Banking and Treasury. Finance is committed to providing outstanding customer service, enabling timely and effective change, and ensuring the university’s financial resources are strategically managed and safeguarded in a sustainable manner.

We foster a skilled, empowered, and collaborative team.

The Manager, Accounting Operations, is responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are recognized in SFU's financial statements in a timely and accurate manner. The role leads a team of professional and support staff that ensures SFU's financial policies are applied appropriately across the university. The role collaborates across the university to ensure that appropriate and effective internal controls for processing financial transactions are in place.

The role supports delivering critical financial insights and resolving issues that may significantly impact the university and its workforce, often involving highly confidential information, including information related to labour relations, workforce planning, bargaining unit considerations and employment-related decisions.

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, with a professional accounting designation (CPA), with ten years of related experience, including five years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Leadership in collaboration and team building skills; ability to establish trust among direct reports.
• Knowledge of accounting controls, policies and procedures.
• Client service skills with the ability to establish effective, collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

* Prorated for part-time employees

The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and 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 midpoint of the pay range.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact