Associate Vice President, Finance

Job Description

Office of the CFO, Abbotsford (Clearbrook)

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

Job Number: J0226-0825 • Status: Permanent • Open Positions: 1 • Salary Schedule: Exempt, Group 16 • Hours/Week: 35 • Salary: $134,660.00 - $206,478.00/Year

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice-President, Administration / CFO (“VPA/CFO”), the Associate Vice-President, Finance (“AVPF”) provides leadership and management of financial operations and reporting at UFV, modernizing and streamlining the university’s budgeting, reporting, procurement, internal controls, financial policies and financial systems. The AVPF provides strategic and tactical insight into the development of UFV’s annual and long‑term operating and capital budgets and has management accountability for the financial operations and sustainability of the institution. They ensure the VPA/CFO has timely, meaningful and accurate financial information for executive leadership and governing bodies and contributes to a culture of service excellence across the portfolio.

The role emphasizes operational effectiveness, continuous improvement, and proactive risk management. The AVPF leads with a strong commitment to Indigenization and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), actively fostering a workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives and supports the success of all employees.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a progressive financial leader to make a meaningful contribution across a thriving institution. The AVPF ensures financial strategies, systems, and services effectively support an organization that continues to evolve and grow by aligning financial stewardship with UFV’s strategic priorities. They foster transparency, accountability, and innovation. In partnership with academic and administrative leaders, the role strengthens financial governance and builds institutional capacity to support change, growth, and a culture of informed decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Designation – CPA; relevant degree and/or certificates in financial management.


• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in a senior financial position in a complex unionized organization, preferably in the public sector and ideally in the post-secondary sector.


• Excellent knowledge of financial concepts, best practices, and principles related to financial and investment management, including controls, compliance, policies, and standards.


• Experience in leading budget processes and working with budgets in the public sector is preferred.


• Experience with reporting to boards and committees in accordance with policy and governance.


• Experience in financial and capital planning and management of comparable complexity and magnitude.


• Involvement in enterprise risk management frameworks and/or business continuity plans.


• Experience in dealing with competing agendas and diverse opinions, and has drawn upon their intuition, conceptual skills and leadership skills to find the best solutions.


• Ability to analyze problems and opportunities, establish facts and draw valid conclusions quickly, appropriately, and under pressure.


• Demonstrated capacity to lead and implement change. Proven track record of innovative and strategic decision making.


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams that embrace a focus on operational excellence.


• Demonstrated experience fostering and maintaining positive relationships and partnerships both internally and externally, including business, government, and other institutions and organizations.


• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion, build trust, and maintain confidentiality.


• Proven ability to work with stakeholders to effect change across functions at an organization-wide level.


• Educated understanding of organizational culture in a post-secondary environment.


• Proven ability to co‑create innovative approaches consistent with organizational values and goals, working collaboratively and collegially to achieve results.


• Proven ability to implement a service delivery model that aligns with organizational strategy and supports functional areas in the implementation of business plans in alignment with the institution’s strategic direction and culture.


• Strong understanding of fiscal realities in a post-secondary environment.


• Demonstrated commitment to truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.


• Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.


• Demonstrated ability to provide direction and support for human resources, fostering positive working relationships and a collegial culture.

UFV Leadership Proficiencies

• Create and implement plans – ability to shape, align and execute the strategic priorities to meet student and community needs.


• Lead change – remain flexible, adjusting to changing circumstances and lead positive change by balancing innovation and calculated risk taking.


• Cultivate collaborative relationships – build effective working relationships internally and externally and collaborate to achieve mutually beneficial goals.


• Inspire and develop talent – invest in developing yourself, staff and faculty, effective teams, and our culture of excellence.


• Make effective decisions – ability to make sound and timely decisions that benefit UFV in both straightforward and ambiguous circumstances.


• Infuse Indigenization, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – lead by example, valuing differing perspectives and backgrounds and promote equity, inclusion and respect in a diverse environment.

How To Apply

To apply for the position, and for additional information on the role, please visit Leaders International's website, through the link below:

University of the Fraser Valley - Associate Vice-President, Finance • Leaders International

Applications are not being received directly through UFV's job posting system. If submitted there, you will be asked to redirect your application to Leaders (per the above).

First Resume Review: April 2, 2026