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Department:

School of Health Studies

Position Type:

Fixed Term Administrative

Salary Range:

$53.24-$66.56-Hourly

Sc heduled Weekly Hours:

36.25

Anticipated Start Date:

April 27, 2026

Length of Contract:

1 Month

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

April 17, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment:

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Dean of the School of Health Studies, the Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the Dean’s Management Team through the development of multi-year operating and capital budgets by providing analysis and reporting relating to College Budgets, Enrolment/Activity Projections, KPI’s, retention initiatives, levels of staffing, contract administration, space requirements, and SWFs to support the delivery of quality programs. The incumbent provides leadership and direction in the effective financial and administrative operations of the assigned areas of the School to support the delivery of the academic programs. The incumbent manages the dedicated budget officer resources of the assigned areas within the School. The position ensures all business processes design and re-design initiatives are executed following the continuously changing and demanding requirements of the clients of the Academic Area, college systems and Ministry requirements. The position provides leadership for the provision of budget tracking control and management of the administrative services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Assumes full responsibility for the budgetary activity for the assigned departments within the Faculty;
• Establishes and recommends for approval by the Dean, contribution targets for each department;
• Develops long term financial operating and capital plans for the assigned departments within the Faculty;
• Plans organizes and directs the annual budget process for the assigned departments within the Faculty;
• Supports the Dean and Chairs in the annual deliberations and organizes materials for the budget deliberations;
• Develops solutions and alternatives for an assigned department within the Faculty for balancing budgets or funding of new initiatives;
• Lobbies on behalf of the assigned areas within the Faculty to secure resources to support the initiatives contained in the Strategic Plan;
• Provides direction and guidance to Dean, Chairs and staff on items about budgets, financial guidelines, budget principles and related issues;
• Manages the business process design and re-design initiatives to meet the continuously changing needs of the students and college administration;
• Researches and recommends corrective course of actions to the Dean and Chairs to ensure that assigned departments within the Faculty performance standards are progressive and provide the best value for money for the College;
• Conducts analytical research for long term planning and continuous improvement of the various services delivered by the College Service Areas;
• Analyses and prepares detailed reports utilizing the reports prepared by the office of Academic Operations and Planning about, trends, and opportunities affecting enrolment/activity, retention, KPI’s Performance Indicators, SWF, Financial Performance and application of Collective Agreements with the assigned departments within the Faculty.

Contract Administration

• In conjunction with the Department of Academic Operations and Planning and the Department of Finance, reviews and interprets the contract terms and conditions to assist in cost recovery, risk minimization and the successful delivery of the educational services;

  Recommend document for signature by Dean and college authorized signing authority. (where applicable)

• Review of affiliation agreements (unpaid student placements) to ensure the document meets the following college standards in terms of WSIB and insurance coverage, indemnification clause and additional requirements. Follow up with risk management in cases where the agreement does not meet college standards and discuss risk mitigation strategies. Recommend document for signature by Dean and college authorized signing authority. (where applicable);

• Review of other contractual agreements such as accreditation, lease and third-party agreements and MOU. Review, identify changes where applicable and recommend documents for signature by Dean and college authorized signing authority;

• Provides functional guidance to Departments relating to contract negotiations. Responsible for the preparation of working papers, journal entries and draft financial statements for contracts with audit requirements.

Facilities Management

• The incumbent manages the facilities of the assigned areas within the Faculty by analyzing the space requirements for new and existing program offerings. In collaboration with Physical Resources, overseeing the construction of dedicated space to ensure program requirements are met;
• Assist Dean and Chairpersons in the planning, initiating and approving the procurement of equipment and furniture for academic and administration facilities.

Operations Management

Manages the operation of the assigned departments within the Faculty by:

• Recruiting, retaining, supervising and evaluating budget officers responsible for supporting academic departments;
• Meeting regularly with office support staff to review operations, develop and share best practices and provide guidance and direction on administrative processes;
• Provide training or set training sessions on college systems for staff;
• Review current business processes with staff and troubleshoot concerns and gaps to improve the process.

Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) year degree in Business Administration (or related); Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education;

• Certified Professional Accounting Designation (CPA);

• Minimum nine (9) years' experience in;

  • Strong analytical and coordination skills;
  • Project Management Skills;
  • Ability to understand and apply General Business principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
  • Ability to understand and apply complex principles of Business, Contracts and Accounting to various problems and situations;
  • Experience with large organization financial, budget, HR and accounting systems;
  • Ability to understand and apply internal control standards for efficiency and effectiveness;
  • Ability to maintain standards for efficiency and effectiveness;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of College operations on a daily basis;
  • Ability to interpret/apply business policies procedures and systems.

Additional Requirements:

• Strong leadership, supervisory and management skills to oversee the full scope of responsibility;
• Sound knowledge of the Academic Area and Administrative Areas and their respective Operations;
• Strong capability in financial analysis and ability to communicate financial concepts and models, including their impact on academic operations;
• Must possess decision-making skills to assess situations and make informative decisions in complex problem-solving situations on behalf of the assigned departments within the Faculty. Conflict resolutions and negotiation skills are critical;
• Understand and apply General Business principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Experience in developing and managing complex budgets with large organization Financial Accounting/Budget/Human Resources and Student Information Systems;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including the ongoing requirements to make recommendations and prepare reports;
• Strong relationship building skills to deal with all levels of College operations;
• Ability to interpret/apply business policies procedures and systems.

*Vacancy is for position P23179

This position is eligible for hybrid work (3 days per week on-site at Algonquin College’s Woodroffe (Ottawa) Campus ) in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

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• Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers
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• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change) .

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Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com . While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.