Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio


The nine divisions of the VPFO are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety and risk management for our university community.

We oversee a $3.98 billion budget, a $3.38 billion endowment, and all facilities on both campuses, as well as managing the university’s relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust. In all the portfolio’s responsibilities, we are committed to the values of innovation, unity and accountability.

VPFO Strategic Plan 2024–2027

Having a strategic plan gives us a clear path, keeping everyone on the same page. Learn more about where we’re going next and how we plan to get there.

News from the VPFO

  • T4/T4A tax slips are now available for faculty and staff

    UBC faculty and staff can now access their payroll-related 2022 T4 and T4A tax slips for personal income tax returns through Workday. Full information, including how to access the tax slips and request support, is available on the UBC Finance…

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  • Buildings open late during the weekend

    Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and the AMS Nest are open late during the weekend. If you are stranded on campus due to the current winter conditions and require immediate support, please contact Campus Security at 604-822-2222.

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  • Building a more innovative campus — one project at a time

    A powerful duo in the VPFO, Aletha Utimati, a PMP-certified Project Manager and Sandy Sull, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) bring completely different expertise but share a vision for an innovative campus, a passion for collaboration, and the ability to…

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  • Thank you for your acts of kindness: VPFO Pink Shirt Day 2023

    On February 22, 2023, hundreds of team members from the VPFO gathered to recognize our 6th annual Pink Shirt Day, and to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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  • Continuing to measure your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt project

    Now that you have submitted your Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt report for your certification, you are encouraged to monitor the results that you have set in your goals on a quarterly basis. Operational Excellence has created a SharePoint site…

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People of the VPFO

  • Tania Shepelska joins the Integrated Service Centre as Cross Functional Product Sustainment and Support Manager

    Welcome Tania Shepelska, New Cross Functional Product Sustainment and Support Manager. Tania joins the Integrated Service Centre (ISC) after her five-year experience with IRP Student where she started as Subject Matter Expert in Records & Advising and then served as…

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  • Ashley Andrews joins Capital Financial Reporting as Senior Financial Analyst

    We are pleased to welcome Ashley Andrews to Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Financial Reporting. Ashley brings extensive experience in Capital Reporting and Financial Analysis through the preparation of financial regulatory documents, development of complex financial models, and conducting in-depth financial…

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  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Elana Mignosa

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Elana Mignosa, Associate Vice-President, Finance & Integrated Services, and her leadership vision: “I am centered around a clear vision: to make a positive, lasting impact on our students and the…

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  • Welcome Tilan Kiriwaththuduwa, Finance Director, Capital Financial Management and Reporting (CFMR)

    Tilan brings a wealth of experience as a highly effective finance professional, with over 13 years of progressive expertise in financial management, budgeting, analysis, and reporting. Notably, he has a proven track record of developing and executing major long-term capital…

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  • Get to know the senior leadership team: Allen Amyotte

    Fostering a culture of purpose driven leadership, get to know Allen Amyotte, Interim Chief Assurance & Risk Officer, and his leadership vision: “I am committed to empowering people to cultivate collaboration and embrace agile process methodologies to enact positive change…our…

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