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
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Read more: Holiday crime prevention tips from UBC Campus Security
Holiday crime prevention tips from UBC Campus Security
Happy Holidays from UBC Campus Security! While you’re out enjoying the hustle and bustle of the holidays, keep these tips in mind for a safe, happy and crime-free season holiday season on campus.
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Read more: UBC embraces mass timber with $180 million Gateway Building
UBC embraces mass timber with $180 million Gateway Building
Wood construction allowed the University of British Columbia to represent three of its core values in designing the new Gateway Building: sustainability, personal well-being and Indigenous collaboration. The six-storey, 267,000-square-foot mass timber building is designed to be an iconic welcoming…
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Read more: Facilities teams work together to ensure an ideal exam experience for UBC students
Facilities teams work together to ensure an ideal exam experience for UBC students
Twice a year, at end of Term 1 and 2, Custodial Services and Municipal Services work together to set up Osborne Gym and Student Recreation Centre (SRC) Gym with 1,340 tables and chairs, to support and maintain an ideal exam experience…
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Read more: Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective January 1, 2023
Increase in CRA Prescribed Interest Rate effective January 1, 2023
The CRA Prescribed Interest Rate will increase to 4% as of Jan 1, 2023. This is the interest rate used to calculate taxable benefits for employees from interest-free and low-interest loans, which will have an effect on future loans made…
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Read more: Final Settlement runs for 2022
Final Settlement runs for 2022
The final settlement (payment) runs for all Accounts Payable transactions will be occurring in the third week of December. In order to be included in the settlement run, the invoice/expense must be fully approved or matched to its purchase order,…
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Lindsay Wyant promoted to Director, Financial Reporting
Lindsay Wyant promoted to Director, Financial Reporting
We are pleased to announce that Lindsay Wyant has officially been selected as Director, Financial Reporting. Please join us in congratulating Lindsay on her well-deserved promotion! Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Michael LaPierre joins the Comptroller division as Senior Director of Budget and Financial Planning & Analysis
Michael LaPierre joins the Comptroller division as Senior Director of Budget and Financial Planning & Analysis
Michael brings over 20 years of experience in driving financial excellence and leading strategic business transformation. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support
Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support
Entela Ifti promoted to new role as Associate Director, Finance Strategy & Decision Support. Please join us in congratulating Entela. Read more in the Finance Portal [CWL required].
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Read more: Welcome to the new members of our Transformation & Strategy Team
Welcome to the new members of our Transformation & Strategy Team
The VPFO’s Transformation & Strategy division is growing this summer with the addition of three new team members.
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Read more: Cathy Myles steps into role as Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention in Safety & Risk Services
Cathy Myles steps into role as Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention in Safety & Risk Services
We are thrilled to announce that Cathy Myles has accepted the position of Director, Insurance and Loss Prevention (I&LP) within the Safety & Risk Services team and will be starting position on August 11.