KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  KPU strives to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning.

 

 

 

The Senior Business Advisor (SBA) is responsible for researching, developing, and improving business processes campus-wide that align with the institutional priorities and strategic objectives.  

The SBA is also responsible for risk evaluation in organization wide areas including business, resource, with a primary focus on process operational effectiveness. The SBA must collaborate and create synergies with multiple stakeholders and implement effective change management processes.

The Senior Business Advisor reports to the Director, Business Performance and Advisory Services.  This department has a reporting relationship to the Audit Committee of the Board of Governors and administratively to the VP, Finance and Administration; therefore, while BPAS works with management in the delivery of its programs, it maintains its independence from management through a direct reporting relationship with the Board of Governors.  This position has one direct report, the Business Analyst.

 

 

 

• CPA designation plus a minimum of 5 years post designation experience, including experience in audit/assurance.

• Experience conducting audits and investigations under the rigor of professional accounting standards, prevailing legislation etc.

• Working knowledge and orientation to risk and control principles is required.

• CIA or CFE designations are considered an asset. 

 

 

• Experience implementing large scale projects, including a demonstrable change management vision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in a large complex organization

• Ability to handle complex data sets

• Expert knowledge with Excel, Word and MS Office Suite

 

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The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.