Financial Manager - Queens University

Job Summary

The Financial Manager reports to the Department Head and has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Associate Dean, Finance and Administration/CFO for SEAMO for all financial reporting related to SEAMO activities. The Department of Medicine has a sizeable and complex budgetary structure made up of various sources of funding: SEAMO, University, Research and Other Revenue. The incumbent plays a critical role in the financial administration of the department and in advising the Head on financial matters that affect the strategic initiatives and direction of the department.

The incumbent is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the Department of Medicine which includes monitoring the Department’s SEAMO, University, Research and Other Revenue accounts. The incumbent is responsible for planning, drafting and monitoring the department’s SEAMO, University, and Other Revenue budgets. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of quarterly financial reports; support to the Chair of the department’s Resources Committee navigating issues that arise from SEAMO decisions related to accountability and other SEAMO directed activities; and monitoring of research accounting activities in the department. The incumbent will participate in medium and long term strategic planning for the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the department; provides the Head and the Chair of the resources committee with all necessary financial information required for strategic and workforce planning purposes and provides advice and recommendations on financial matters. Participates in medium and long term strategic planning for the department including modeling various plans for staffing. Recommends implementation plans and strategies.
• Prepare and analyze complex budget proposals in support of the SEAMO, University, and Other Revenue budget process, present the proposals to the Head and Chair of the Resources Committee before submission.
• Prepare quarterly variance reports for University, SEAMO and Other Revenue accounts for review with the Head before submission;
• Coordinates and analyses financial data as it applies to SEAMO on matters such as accountability, physician compensation, education and research deliverables.
• Process a range of financial transactions (example, journal entries, cheque requisitions) and reconciliation of various departmental accounts.
• Perform financial and accounting duties, including processing financial transactions
• and overseeing account management of research projects. The incumbent will provide guidance and ensure compliance with university and funding agency policies.
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of financial system controls to ensure financial processes, reporting and position of the Department are maintained.
• Undertakes special projects assigned by the Head and/or the Chair of the Resources Committee. This may include data and/or market analysis, process changes, and recommendations based on analysis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in business administration plus an accounting designation or enrolment in a professional accounting programme at a senior level.
• Several years experience in an organizationally relevant environment, preferably in a health sciences setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard accounting practices, proven budget management skills and account administration experience. Outstanding attention to detail
• Knowledge of university structure, financial policies and administrative systems (i.e PeopleSoft).
• Knowledge of Queen’s, policies, procedure and processes will be considered an asset.
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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