Manager, Financial Operations

Location New Westminster Campus Salary Range Pay Band 11 (Minimum- $94,443, Control Point- $125,924 Maximum- $138,516). Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances. The Opportunity You’re experienced leading in a fast-paced, high volume, transactional environment. You believe in service excellence and can drive continuous improvement initiatives. You are knowledgeable in financial systems integrations and reconciliation, effective internal controls and tax compliance. If this sounds like you, we need your expertise! Join us as the Manager, Financial Operations, and together, we’ll open doors to the lives of passion and purpose. Who We Are Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better. Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments. What It Takes Established professional credibility as evidenced by a post-secondary degree combined with a Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada) designation in good standing. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in financial operations, systems, and reporting. Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment, preferably within the public sector. Strong knowledge of financial accounting, financial management, internal controls, and Canadian accounting standards. Demonstrated experience with integrated ERP systems and strong technical proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality while working in a complex, deadline‑driven environment. Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework. Additional Information For the Full Job Description, click here . Regular hours of work are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, however occasional evenings and weekends may be required. This position will be based at the New Westminster Campus. Occasional travel between Douglas College’s locations as required. Douglas College (DC) is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for Employees. As per the DC Administration Policy A70 Work from Home, College employees may be eligible to work from home on a part-time basis, subject to operational requirements and approval by their Responsible Administrator (RA).

Lead financial operations in a high-volume transactional environment with a focus on service excellence and continuous improvement. Manage financial systems integrations, reconciliations, internal controls, and tax compliance.

Requires a post-secondary degree and a CPA designation with at least five years of experience in financial operations and three years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment. Must demonstrate proficiency with integrated ERP systems and strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards.

• Problem solvingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Operations
• Financial Systems Integration
• Reconciliation
• Internal Controls
• Tax Compliance
• Financial Reporting
• Supervisory Experience
• ERP Systems
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-solving
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Financial Management
• Canadian Accounting Standards

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 14, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable