Finance Manager

LaSalle College Vancouver is part of the LCI Education Network which is present on 5 continents and has 23 post-secondary campuses and approximately 3,000 employees who support more than 17,000 students worldwide each year. From one country to the next, LCI Education favors the harmonization of its programs, which makes for greater flexibility, better control over the quality of its services, and deeper respect towards the various cultures it works with.

LaSalle College Vancouver offers a variety of design-based programs that respond to professional demands. Thanks to our reputation and continuous industry involvement, our experienced and dynamic teachers are passionate about providing world class instruction – both theoretical and practical – to our students.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate profile for this position is someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced and changing environment; enjoys a challenge; possesses a strong customer service focus and a “can do” attitude; and, instinctively knows who his or her target audience is and how to effectively “speak” to that demographic.

Reporting to the Acting President as well as Finance Manager, the incumbent is responsible for developing, negotiating and finalizing financial aid plans consistent with LaSalle College Vancouver’s policies and procedures and with Federal/Provincial regulations for awarding financial aid.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Financial & Accounting

• Supervise the finance and payable team and coordinate daily tasks;
• Ensure the accuracy of accounting entries, compliance with deadlines and compliance with procedures;
• Ensure the revision of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
• Participate in the development of annual budgets and budget monitoring;
• Conduct financial analysis and produce reports to support decision-making;
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits;
• Implement effective internal controls to minimize financial risks;
• Propose and implement improvements to financial processes and systems;
• Provide technical and operational support to the team in the event of complex issues;
• Actively participate in cross-functional projects related to finance or digital transformation.
• Check and balance payment plans with student account transaction histories for pending graduates, re-entry, and in-school student refund processing
• Post student adjustments when receiving cheques from the collection agency and as required
• Process withdrawal/re-entry/advising forms in a timely manner
• Calculate drop tuition and fee credit in accordance with LaSalle College Vancouver’s policies, executing the adjustment to the student’s account and the resulting refund, if any, while ensuring compliance with the refund distribution policy
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Student Finance Services

• Work collaboratively with the Admissions team to provide outstanding service to prospective students and their families
• Assist prospective students and their families to understand and plan for the cost of their education while studying at LaSalle College Vancouver
• Review and handle refund requests
• Develop, negotiate and finalize financial aid plans consistent with LaSalle College Vancouver’s policies and procedures and Federal/Provincial regulations for awarding financial aid
• Review the financial aid plan and the students’ and their families’ rights and responsibilities for each financial aid source
• Counsel students on all acceptances and other matters directly related to financial aid
• Assign the appropriate financial aid amount(s) to a student and ensure that the financial aid is credited to the student’s account in a timely manner
• Work with new and continuing students and their families to ensure the financial aid plan and/or financial aid re-plan continue to meet their needs
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred
• CPA designation or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and multi-entity environments with tight deadline.
• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial regulations for awarding financial aid
• Experience in Higher Education would be an asset
• Advanced understanding of data analysis and reporting of financial statements;
• Advanced level in Microsoft Excel;
• Experience using Microsoft Power Query, SQL, and Power BI to extract, transform, and analyze data for financial reporting, analysis and business intelligence purposes;
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise memos and reports that explain financial performance and insights to diverse stakeholders;