Financial Analyst, Research Accounting

Research Accounting within the VP Finance & Services is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Relief Financial Analyst, Research Accounting for approximately 1 year. The Analyst, Research Accounting reports to the Manager, Research Accounting, and plays an important role in the delivery of Research Accounting Finance support to stakeholders across campus. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, complex problem solving skills, sound professional judgement and diverse finance and accounting experience.

The Financial Analyst provides accounting and finance support and service to project holders, coordinating the delivery of Research Accounting finance support to various stakeholders. The Analyst will provide support with all aspects of project accounting, financial analysis and reporting, including budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis on research and non-research projects while adhering to polices and guidelines and promoting strong internal control and best practices.

• Supports the Research Accounting team and the financial reporting of the University's sponsored research, endowment income and other restricted funds
• Ensure research revenue and non-research revenues are accurately accounted for within the University's financial system.
• Develop, test, implement and maintain complex reporting applications and reports.
• Remain current on various funding agency guidelines and requirements.
• Perform business and systems analysis and provide advice on business issues including changes to application tools, existing systems, processes, procedures, reporting and control functions.
• Act as a resource to management to provide accurate, reliable and timely special reports.
• Provide advice and guidance and respond to requests for information from both internal and external users.
• Perform as part of a team on project-related work as required.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Canada designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA). Individuals in the CPA Canada PEP program may be considered.
• A related University degree, in business, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Three or more years of work experience in progressively more responsible role performing various accounting functions including budgeting, variance analysis, forecasting, complex reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building and maintaining productive and supportive working relationships.
• Proficient user of computer software applications, including large integrated enterprise resource planning systems, data warehousing and business intelligence tools
• Consistent demonstration of the following skills:
  • Ability to coach and support others
  • Innovative and creative thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic and critical thinking
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills
  • Sounds judgement and decision making
  • Ability to exercise influence and support change

November 23, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.

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