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Who We Are Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose the essence of SFU is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. The Budget Team leads the development and coordination of the universitys consolidated annual budget, supporting both core operations and longterm strategic planning. Reporting to the Provost and VicePresident Academic, and working closely with the VicePresident, Finance and Administration, the team provides financial planning, analysis, monitoring, and forecasting services to academic and administrative units across the university. Through this work, the Budget Team enables sound decisionmaking, responsible stewardship of resources, and the longterm financial sustainability of the institution. By aligning financial planning with institutional priorities, the team plays a key role in advancing SFUs strategic objectives. Our team culture is collaborative and analytical, with a strong service orientation and a shared commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and evidencebased decisionmaking. About the Role Reporting to the Provost and Vice President, Academic and Chief Budget Officer, and working in close partnership with the Vice President, Finance and Administration, this role serves as the Universitys senior authority on integrated budget strategy and longrange financial planning. The roles primary purpose is to ensure that SFUs financial resources are allocated in a sustainable and transparent manner, and in direct alignment with academic priorities, enrolment strategy, and relevant government policy. The position is central to advancing institutional resilience, translating complex funding environments, compensation pressures, and policy changes into clear, actionable financial models that inform executive level decisionmaking. Through the development of robust financial frameworks and effective risk mitigation strategies, the role enables the institution to confidently pursue strategic initiatives while maintaining longterm financial stewardship. The ideal candidate is a strategic financial leader with deep expertise in complex budget modeling, longrange financial planning, and publicsector funding environments. They bring strong executive presence and the ability to translate financial complexity into clear, decisionready insight. Success in this role requires advanced analytical capability, sound judgment, and political acuity, along with a collaborative leadership style that builds trust across academic and administrative units. The candidate demonstrates experience leading highperforming teams, strengthening financial systems, and managing risk in dynamic, multistakeholder environments, ideally within postsecondary or similarly complex institutions. Qualifications Masters degree in accounting, professional accounting designation (CPA), with ten years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting, preferably within postsecondary education and five years of supervisory experience, preferably in a complex, multistakeholder environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Ability to anticipate and analyze the budget implications of operational changes in administrative systems, compensation strategies, collective agreement negotiations, government policy changes, and funding mechanisms. Ability to develop and implement universitywide budget models. Ability to provide leadership in the budget planning process, to establish and maintain credibility and strong collaborative working relationships with the Universitys executive and seniorlevel decision makers. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships and to work collaboratively at all levels and areas within the organization. Knowledge of financial analysis and best practices. What We Offer At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy worklife balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX): 4 weeks vacation (prorated for the first year)* Hybridwork program for eligible positions Employerpaid defined benefit pension plan Oncampus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members* Offcampus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds* And more! *Prorated for parttime employees Additional Information The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact . #J-18808-Ljbffr