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Purpose:
The Manager, General Accounting oversees the unit's day-to-day management and administration of accounts receivable, accounts payable and expense compliance operations with a focus on quality service delivery and continuous improvement strategies. This position provides leadership to unit staff and is responsible for the integrity and compliance of financial processes and practices within the unit to ensure conformity within generally accepted accounting principles as well as University policies, guidelines and practices.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and current membership in good standing.
Experience:
5 years of related experience.
3 years of experience managing financial teams within a large, complex, unionized environment.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of accounting, budget management, financial controls, financial planning principles and general accounting procedures.
Knowledge of emerging and prevailing trends and issues in finance specifically accounts payable, receivables, expense compliance.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Thorough knowledge of controls, audit process, accounts payable, accounts receivables, procurement.
Knowledge of University policy and the broader legal and policy context is desired.
Knowledge of financial regulations, policies, practices in finance.
Working knowledge of managing in a unionized environment and applying a collective agreement.
Skills:
Effective skills in leadership, coaching and analytical problem solving.
Strong planning, organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and comprehend new information quickly and balance priorities.
Ability to motivate and manage change in a complex environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills, including effective listening and probing skills, and the ability to build rapport across the institution.
Proven ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to model multiple problem-solving approaches and identify optimal solutions based on unique needs of each client.
Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships, negotiate and influence.
Understand Finance technologies to support service delivery and operational effectiveness.
Proficient with financial management systems (PeopleSoft/SAP/Oracle or similar).
Experience working with an expense reimbursement system such as Concur
Experience with QuickBooks
Highly Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Additional Notes:
Note: Position requires verification of degree(s)/credential(s).
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*Compensation:
York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.
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