New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is a key driver of economic and social prosperity in New Brunswick, with six campuses across the province. As a community-focused institution, NBCC is committed to delivering high-quality education, workforce development, and industry partnerships that support the province's evolving needs
Position Type: Regular
Location: Any NBCC campus location
Note: this role will require weekly in-person availability in Fredericton and travel to all NBCC locations as required.
Salary Range: $139,438.00 to $161,122.00 per annum
NBCC is seeking an Executive Director, Finance, the Senior Financial leader within the organization, to provide strategic financial leadership, oversee financial operations, and drive data-informed decision-making across the College. Reporting to the President & CEO, a member of the Senior Executive Team, and working closely with the Board of Governors, this role is accountable for leading a finance team that includes a Director of Finance and a portfolio of Procurement, Accounts Receivables, Budgeting and Reporting ensuring financial stability and sustainability.
This Executive Director, Finance will be responsible for overseeing a budget of $126 million, ensuring effective allocation of resources to achieve the College's strategic goals and maintaining fiscal health.
This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on scenario planning and enjoys advising and partnering at the executive level, providing forward-thinking financial insights as the College navigates an increasingly complex and challenging industry landscape. The initial focus of this role will be establishing a sustainable balance between ongoing revenues, expenses and increased reserves, safeguarding the College against economic uncertainties and enabling future growth.
Financial Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead the development and execution of NBCC's financial strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and sector trends.
- Provide executive leadership to the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, audit recommendations, and risk management practices while maintaining fiscal integrity.
- Deliver timely, accurate, and data-driven financial insights to support executive and Board-level decision-making.
- Conduct a full-scale review of the finance department, assessing its structure, processes, and efficiencies to ensure it is well-positioned for the future.
Budgeting, Planning & Scenario Analysis:
- Oversee the development and implementation of NBCC's annual budget, long-term financial plans, and forecasting processes.
- Lead scenario planning efforts to prepare the College for various financial contingencies and industry shifts.
- Enhance program costing methodologies and improve financial reporting to drive operational efficiencies.
- Support cross-functional teams in accessing and interpreting financial data to enable informed decision-making.
- Ensure robust financial oversight, including quarterly and annual financial reporting, audited financial statements, and compliance with financial governance requirements.
Governance & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as a key advisor to the President & CEO and Board of Governors on financial matters.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with government partners, funding agencies, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure transparency and clarity in financial performance and strategy.
- Oversee and manage internal audit functions along with external audits of financial statements to ensure effective risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure robust financial oversight, including quarterly and annual financial reporting, audited financial statements, and compliance with financial governance requirements.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Operational Improvements:
- Support the finance team and broader College community in the transition to the Government of New Brunswick's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
- Optimize financial systems, policies, and internal controls to align with best practices and new technological capabilities.
- Lead the organization through this college wide transformation.
Education & Experience:
- CPA designation required.
- Proven executive leadership experience in finance, ideally within education, government, or non-profit sectors.
- Demonstrated success in financial strategy, risk management, and leading high-performing teams.
Leadership & Skills:
- Strong people leader with a focus on team development and organizational impact.
- Skilled in financial planning, budgeting, and data analytics to support strategic decision-making.
- Highly analytical and adept leading scenario planning, with the ability to navigate financial uncertainty and provide proactive guidance.
- Fostering financial equity, inclusive decision-making, or leading with an equity lens.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
- Experience working with a Board, including financial reporting, strategic discussions, and governance oversight.
This is a critical role for an experienced financial executive looking to shape financial strategy, lead a dedicated team, and drive informed decision-making in a complex post-secondary environment.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.
- Opportunity to work remotely (within New Brunswick, close to one of our campus locations).
- A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
- A salary range of $139,438.00 to $161,122.00 per annum.
- Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Paid sick and vacation leave.
- Volunteer leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).
The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the province.
We promote an equal opportunity work environment.
All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by March 23, 2025. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt
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