The Associate Vice-President, Financial Services reports to the Vice-President, Finance and Administration and is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial health, risk management practices, and financial planning functions. They play a key role in ensuring institutional transparency and stability during times of change by overseeing critical functions such as accounting, treasury, budgeting, procurement, and financial systems. The AVP also provides strategic insight and clear financial direction to senior leadership and the Board of Governors, working collaboratively across academic, research, and administrative units to modernize policies, processes, and systems.Key responsibilities of the AVP include leading financial planning and forecasting exercises, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, overseeing investment management and pension fund administration, driving continuous improvement through financial systems modernization, and promoting a culture of transparency and continuous improvement within the finance team. The AVP also plays a central role in providing analysis and insight to inform executive decisions and enable long-term sustainability, while leading enterprise-wide financial risk management and internal control strategies to ensure responsible stewardship and alignment with long-term goals. Overall, the AVP is responsible for safeguarding and strengthening the organization's financial health through strategic oversight and operational discipline.