Director, Finance and Administration

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Director, Finance and Administration

The University of British Columbia

January 22, 2026 (applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date)

$7,622.83 - $11,886.67 CAD Monthly

The Director of Finance and Administration plays the lead role in managing the core financial and administrative functions of the world‑renowned Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH). The incumbent is accountable, along with the Co‑Directors of the Centre, for a range of functions including strategic and operations planning, budget management, coordination of new initiatives, facilities and space management, information management, policies and procedures, _ dissemination of information.

The primary role of the position is to maintain high quality financial and administrative services that support the achievement of the Centre’s strategic plan, goals and objectives. The Director is also responsible for human resources management, including planning workforce structure and providing leadership and direction to administrative staff members within the Centre. This position works as a team player with colleagues and co‑workers to achieve excellence in research within a complex and diverse environment.

• Develops and refines, in collaboration with the Director/Co‑Directors, strategic plans, goals and objectives for the Centre. Responsibilities include assessing the current situation and future requirements of the Centre, liaising with Centre staff, stakeholders and partners regarding articulated issues/needs, developing specific goals and objectives and setting priorities for planning, implementing and evaluating strategies. Creates opportunities for others to have input into the development and evaluation of strategic plans, goals and objectives for the Centre.
• Works with the Co‑Directors, consultants, planners and stakeholders to facilitate the development of new facilities including functional planning, design criteriaიოს, ongoing stakeholder involvement, construction coordination, and operational procedures upon project completion.
• Provides support and consultation to the Director/Co‑Directors, staff, stakeholders and partners to maximize value and productivity for the organization in the use of program services and structures housed in the Centre. Develops and manages effective working relationships with Vancouver Coastal Health, UBC and other health care representatives, scientific participants, and partners. Anticipates and incorporates new initiatives into ongoing
  456 planning activities in order to support the Centre’s strategic plans.
• Develops and manages capital and operating budgets for the Centre in collaboration with the Director/Co‑Directors to complement the Centre’s strategic directions within the fiscal parameters developed for the organization. Identifies, documents and facilitates changes regarding a variety of issues including operating budget, workload, staff resources, promotional activities, minor and capital equipment purchases and space reallocation.
• Monitors adherence to budgets by consulting with Vancouver Coastal Health and FoM financial representatives regarding status, analyzing statements and cost control reports, taking corrective action for variances, identifying and managing revenues retained by the Centre, setting capital equipment priorities and updating capital plans as required. Prepares financial and business reports for the Centre’s senior management team as requested.
• Approves proposed directions, operating budgets, and capital plans for the administrative and financial service areas of the Centre.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and communicates policies, standards and procedures and systems for the Centre’s administrative and financial services.
• Identifies opportunities for new initiatives, pursues new funding opportunities, and is an active participant in proposal writing for large‑scale grants to Government funding agencies and not‑for‑profit community‑based societies. Works with Director/Co‑Directors in establishing operational priorities, creating and reviewing business cases, implementing approved…