Director of Finance and Administration

The Chartered Professional Accountants Of Manitoba
CA - Winnipeg
October 30, 2024

RESEARCH MANITOBADirector of Finance and AdministrationFull-time, Permanent PositionAbout UsAt Research Manitoba, we measure our success by our ability to advance research, champion the research community, support local talent development, and strengthen the economy through investments in research.We are a provincial agency responsible for promoting, supporting, and coordinating the funding of research excellence and innovation in health, natural and social sciences, engineering, and the humanities in Manitoba.
We offer a variety of programs and funding support for students, researchers, and industry, along with a spectrum of exciting strategic partnership opportunities, which strengthen Manitoba's research enterprise.In addition to being a hub for research and innovation, we are currently developing a unique new provincial system to streamline the research ethics, privacy, and impact reviews required to conduct health research in Manitoba.We offer a small, team-oriented, flexible work environment with competitive compensation and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
Our team is dedicated to positively impacting our communities, collaborating, and fostering partnerships both locally and nationally, and most importantly, is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive organization.OpportunityReporting to the CEO, the Director of Finance and Administration is responsible for the comptrollership function of the organization including Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, and Payroll.
This position is also responsible for corporate services including contract process, legal issues, human resources, facilities, information technology, and equipment administration.The Director of Finance and Administration acts as the principal liaison with members of the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board and with the Province of Manitoba on matters related to financial reporting.
This position requires an individual with an excellent understanding of the strategic and operational functions of the Board of Directors and Research Manitoba, and to be adept in the application of this knowledge.
This position also supports the activities of the Board of Directors through report writing and presentations to ensure they have the necessary information to meet their fiduciary responsibilities.Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum of 5-10 years of progressive professional finance experience.Professional CPA designation required.Experience managing banking and audit firm relationships.Experience budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; month-end close, and financial statement preparation.Motivated self-starter, process-oriented with high attention to detail.Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.Strong relationship building and communication skills.Ability to lead and work collaboratively within a team.Demonstrated professionalism and integrity.Effective decision-maker with a track record of demonstrating innovation and results-oriented leadership.A full position description can be found at
/researchmanitoba.ca/about/job-opportunities/.You are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume/CV that details how your qualifications match this opportunity by no later than 4:
00PM (CDT), Tuesday, October 15, 2024 to:
ATTN:
Ms.
Cheryl FranciscoAdministrative AssistantResearch *** only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted, we extend our appreciation to all applicants for their interest.
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