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Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

Reporting to the Associate Director, Financial Analysis and Reporting, the Financial Reporting Officer performs a critical role in the preparation of the university’s financial statements and related management and statutory reports. This position is responsible for providing leadership and expertise on matters of financial stewardship, including the preparation of the university’s various reporting requirements, financial analysis, and planning and budgeting as required by senior management and the Board of Trustees and Committees. The incumbent will have financial and accounting responsibilities, including processing financial transactions, overseeing account management, and preparing and monitoring managerial and budget reporting. The Financial Reporting Officer works with a number of internal and external stakeholders including providing direct support to Directors / AVPs / unit leads in their financial planning. This roles requires the incumbent to be privy to, and participate in conversations about, sensitive and confidential information as a regular part of their regular duties.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide support in the preparation of the university’s financial statements and all related entities including the preparation of year-end working paper files for the external auditors.
• Provide support in the preparation of the university’s other financial reports and statutory filings. These reports and filings include financial reports for the Council of Ontario Universities and the Canadian Association of the University Business Officers; United States and Canadian income tax returns.
• Prepare full-cycle budget and planning financial materials (including staffing plans) in support of multiple diverse operations.
• Prepare analysis for, and participate in, discussions of organizational design involving confidential staffing plans that could include changes in workforce.
• Provide support in the preparation of quarterly financial reports and other financial analysis as required for the use by senior management and the Board of Trustees and Committees.
• Perform financial and accounting duties, including processing financial transactions and overseeing account management.
• Identify, create and generate appropriate and relevant management reports based on required needs.
• Coordinate workflow and determine priorities as necessary. Guide, advise, and lead employees.
• Delegate and oversee the work of others for specific work assignments and review and provide input for performance appraisals.
• Promote a culture that supports diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Undertake other duties and special projects as assigned.

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Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs.