Financial Coordinator Faculty of Engineering

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/11/03

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/11/16

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Grade 6

$26.99 - $38.03 (hourly)

JD0652

Yes
- Newly Created Position

12.2 Months

1

35

Monday
- Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

35 hours per week

2 year Community College diploma in Accounting or a related field of study.

Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

January 2027

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering is a collaborative and ambitious community advancing transformative education, research excellence and innovation with impact. Recognized as one of Canada's most research-intensive engineering faculties, we attract approximately $65 million in annual research funding, with strengths spanning bio-innovation, advanced materials and manufacturing, mobility, artificial intelligence and nuclear engineering.

We are equally committed to delivering an unparalleled learner experience, connecting experiential learning with real-world challenges and preparing students to lead with purpose.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration and strong partnerships with industry, government and communities, our faculty, staff and students work together to address complex challenges and shape a better future. We foster an inclusive environment where people, ideas and expertise are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and everyone has opportunities to contribute to meaningful change.

Responsible for applying specialized knowledge and understanding of financial policies and procedures to coordinate and process University financial transactions. Analyzes, records, classifies, and summarizes accounting data according to established procedures. Ensures accuracy and compliance with existing guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and reporting of financial data.

Interpret and communicate applicable financial policies, procedures and guidelines to others.

Assist with internal and external audits by preparing audit files and responding to auditor inquiries.

Develop and deliver training and information sessions.

Analyze data and assess for reasonableness.

Develop budgets for review and approval.

Implement and maintain budgets.

Createfinancialprojectionsandmakeadjustmentstobudgetsthroughoutthe fiscal year.

Exercise appropriate controls, monitor, and reconcile accounts.

Write a variety of document and reports such as procedure manuals, accounting reports, and financial statements.

Perform various analyses and reconciliations of accounts.

Generate reports and account statements and review for accuracy.

Provide training and guidance to others on relevant accounting procedures and the use of financial systems.

Calculate, prepare and issue invoices, cheques, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures.

Receive, send, sort, verify, process and prepare various documents such as purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, receivables, and payables.

Process,verify,andbalancefinancialrecordsandbusinesstransactions,suchasaccountspayable,accounts receivable, and payroll.

Monitor and reconcile statements and participate in the…