Associate Vice-President, Financial Services

Location: Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands

Posted:  12/1/25
Deadline:  2/28/26

About This Organization
Laurentian University

Job Duties
Laurentian University is seeking a strategic collaborator and empathetic leader to take on a unique opportunity as Associate Vice-President, Financial Services who will play a key role in the transformation and long-term financial sustainability of the University.

The Organization

Laurentian University is located within the territory of the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850 and recognizes its placement on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The City of Greater Sudbury also includes the traditional lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation. We extend our deepest respect to Indigenous peoples – as a sign of our continued relationship we will support Laurentian University’s Truth and Reconciliation Task Force Recommendations.

Laurentian University currently serves approximately 6,000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario. Committed to its bilingual, tricultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. The University’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country and hiking trails while situated in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, Northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population 160,000).

Laurentian University has close and productive ties to Science North, Sudbury Neutrino Observatory Lab (SNOLAB), Health Sciences North, and multiple post-secondary institutions.

Offered on the university’s beautiful campus as well as remotely, Laurentian’s broad range of programs has garnered top distinction by leading in graduate employment outcomes for more than a decade. Having recently celebrated its 65th anniversary, Laurentian University’s vision for the future is as a university focused on the needs of the north and the communities it serves. The University prepares its graduates to be the next generation of leaders who bring innovative solutions to local and global issues.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance and Administration (VPFA), the Associate Vice-President, Financial Services (AVP) provides expert oversight of the University’s financial health, its financial risk management practices, and financial planning functions. They are responsible for safeguarding and strengthening Laurentian’s financial health through the strategic oversight of financial planning, reporting, financial risk management and internal controls, and financial systems modernization. In addition, the AVP plays a central role in ensuring institutional transparency and stability, particularly during times of change.

The AVP oversees critical functions such as accounting, treasury, budgeting and planning, procurement, and financial systems, and has direct responsibility for investment management and pension fund administration. As a trusted advisor to the VPFA, senior leadership, and the Board of Governors, the AVP provides strategic insight, operational discipline, and clear financial direction during a time of institutional change. They work collaboratively across academic, research and administrative units to modernize policies, processes and systems while strengthening financial planning and forecasting, helping Laurentian become more agile and sustainable.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Finance Leadership – Lead financial planning and forecasting exercises to support institutional priorities. Provide analysis and insight to inform executive decisions and enable long-term sustainability.

Operations and Compliance – Oversee all core finance functions including accounting, budget, financial reporting and procurement. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and policy frameworks.

Investment and Risk Oversight – Oversee the university’s investment portfolio and administration of pension plan, ensuring responsible stewardship and alignment with long-term goals. Lead enterprise-wide financial risk management and internal control strategies.

Policies, Processes and Systems…