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Posting Reason:
New Position
Job Type:
Employee
Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):
12
Job Family:
Accounting
# of Open Positions:
1
Faculty/Service - Department:
Finance
Campus:
Main Campus
Union Affiliation:
SSUO
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/04/13
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/04/24
Hours per week:
35
Salary Grade:
SSUO Grade 10
Salary Range:
$80,942.00 - $102,245.00About the Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education, along with its commitment to the promotion, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of education in general, is actively involved in teacher training. Located on the unceded ancestral lands of Algonquin peoples, the Faculty of Education is proud to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Moreover, according to the latest QS ranking, our faculty is ranked among the top 100 in the world, and fifth in Canada, for research.
Position Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the incumbent acts as a resource person for financial planning by carrying out analyses and making recommendations to support decision making. Monitors and controls the financial activities of funds under the incumbent’s responsibility to ensure they comply with the policies, guidelines and regulations of the University and funding agencies.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Resource Planning: Conducts various financial studies and analyses to provide recommendations to management and other members of the faculty or service on the effective preparation of budgets, budget forecasts and shortfalls, so as to maximize revenue and contain expenditures.
Reporting and Financial Tools: Creates moderately complex financial reports and helps design analytical tools such as dashboards, performance and quality control indicators, and costing models to ensure that the faculty or service’s financial resources are managed in a consistent and efficient manner.
Financial Operations: Monitors and controls financial operations related to the management of funds under the incumbent’s responsibility and approves all financial transactions associated with these funds to ensure that the financial policies, administrative procedures and guidelines of the University and funding agencies are complied with and that these funds and activities perform well on audits.
Advisory Services: Acts as a resource person for management and other members of the Faculty or Service when it comes to the financial management of funds. Explains applicable policies and procedures and ensures that financial activities are compliant, consistent and comprehensive.
Policies and Procedures: Helps develop and implement internal financial guidelines, procedures and processes to improve operational efficiency and ensure that financial operations comply with the policies, guidelines and laws governing the University.
Supervision: Supervises work performed by employees reporting to the incumbent in order to determine priorities and provide guidance in the attainment of individual objectives.
What you will bring:
University degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
Professional accounting accreditation an asset
Knowledge of business administration processes and practices, including financial planning and budgeting
Knowledge of financial planning principles, policies, procedures and practices
Thorough knowledge of the administrative structure and governance of a large organization, preferably in a university setting
Supervisory experience an asset
Autonomy and discretion
Critical and analytical thinking
Knowledge and experience using computer systems and software such as Windows, financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, the internet and email
Bilingualism – English and French (spoken and written)
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.