Coordinator, Research Funds Services - BC Cancer - Vancouver

Coordinator, Research Funds Services

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

Reporting to Administrator, Research Business Operations, the Coordinator, Research Funds Services provides research financial reporting and administration on assigned grant funded programs.

The responsibilities include monitoring research projects and research grant budgets, coordinating the development and submission of research financial reports, liaising with PHSA restricted funds finance team to ensure grants financial information is accurately maintained, monitoring and tracking receipts and disbursements and assisting with the management, allocation and coordination of research funds among Partners and Stakeholders.

What you’ll do

Monitor research expenditures and reviews and analyzes research financial information of assigned grant funded programs for the Administrator, Research Business Operations, and Research Project Managers to assist with planning budgets.

This includes pulling appropriate research general ledger accounting information, performing review of research accounts and classifying financial information for reporting, invoicing and budgeting purposes.

• Ensure research budgets remain within allowable spending limits by tracking and monitoring receipts, disbursements and expenses of general accounts.
• Investigate and identify errors / discrepancies and create journal entries to correct accounting records and maintain research financial information integrity.
• Prepare and review research purchase orders and expense claims to ensure applicability and correct expense coding. Verify appropriate back-up provided and ensures compliance with PHSA policy as well as external funding agency policies.

Identifies / determines if expense claim is allowable and makes suggestions on alternative options, if necessary. Follows up with vendors on outstanding credits or erroneous billing as well as cheque payment requests and facilitates payment options by ensuring that required information is obtained (cheque payment, wire transfer, credit card, etc.)

• Perform periodic reconciliation of the research general ledger, research corporate card purchases, research capital expenditures, research payroll reports and receivables to ensure accuracy and timely follow-up.
• Prepare research billing invoices based on the general ledger on a weekly, quarterly and ad-hoc basis to ensure timely collection of revenue from external funding agencies.

Ensures research payments are received in full and follows-up on outstanding bad debt accounts.

What you bring

Qualifications :

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Diploma in Accounting / Financial Management or pursuing a professional designation program.
• Three (3) years of recent related experience in a multi government institutional setting, including experience working with national and international granting and funding bodies.

You have :

• Knowledge and experience in working with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in a university / life science environment.
• knowledge of the university / health care funding process and procurement practices is an asset.
• Knowledge of grant management and familiarity with granting agencies and their guidelines and policies.
• Ability to productively use word processing, excel spreadsheets, financial reporting, and project / budget management applications.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and handle workload pressure.
• Ability to supervise junior staff.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That’s why we’re focused on your care too offering health, wellness, development programs to support you at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Salary Range : $57,347 - $75,268 per year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan.

Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location : 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday; 0900-1700

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include : Respect people Be compassionate Dare to innovate Cultivate partnerships Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs :

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination.

Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.