Financial Analyst - Queens University

Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance and Administration in the Vice Principle-Research Portfolio, the Financial Analyst is responsible for providing advice, financial accountability and management for Queen's Tier-I research Institute grant funds, such as the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute. The Financial Analyst will perform a wide range of complex financial duties in the analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports, including external reporting for research grants; provide oversight and stewardship of financial control systems; prepare routine and non-routine financial transactions; and work closely with funding agencies, Research Accounting, Strategic Procurement Services, the Faculties, partner institutions, and/or University Research Services to ensure adherence to funding guidelines and policies. The incumbent will coordinate one or more Institute’s annual and long-term budgets and provide advice to their Managing Directors on matters related to budget, financial strategy and management.

This position administers complex financial responsibilities including analyzing and modelling large statistical data, financial forecasts, and budget information. This position reviews departmental financial policies, internal controls systems, and tools, and administers and performs various accounting and financial administration activities. This position also recommends, develops, and implements best practices to improve efficiency. This position directs, allocates and supervises the work of other staff.

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What you will do

• Coordinates financial activities and identifies associated risks.
• Prepares relevant management reports, and performs short and medium-term forecasting and analysis of the department's financial position to support workforce planning.
• Prepares quarterly and year-end reports.
• Oversees financial transactions including accounting management and preparing journal entries.
• Prepares and monitors budgets based on reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Provides expertise and guidance pertaining to accounting, financial and budget activities.
• Recommends and implements policies, procedures, and processes.
• Directs, allocates and supervises the work of other staff.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and/or unit.

Required Education

• Four-Year Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

Required Experience

• More than 5 years of experience.
• Required Licenses and Certifications
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation considered an asset.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge and Requirements

• Knowledge and principles in a specialist field that is typically acquired through a combination of advanced professional or academic qualifications and/or substantial work experience.
• Provide effective consultation and advice on non-straightforward and/or complex issues.
• Interaction with others requires interpersonal skills and the ability to understand and influence.
• Adapt messages to meet the different needs of different audiences.
• Builds relationships, trust and credibility.
• Manage own work, train and review the work of the team to see commitments through to completion.
• Set work priorities and direction, supporting the unit in achieving goals and objectives.
• Identify in advance when the intended results may not be achieved and develop a plan to address the gaps.
• Actively participate in project team meetings and develop team and unit project plans.
• Lead procedural or technological change within a unit.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work processes.
• Seek information and input to fully understand the cause of problems.
• Appropriately assesses risks before making a decision.
• Contribute to the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.
• Take action to remove obstacles and address problems before the impact performance and results.
• Apply equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and Indigenization considerations to decision making and planning.
• Promote a work environment that is free from sexual violence, harassment and discrimination, and the ability to show empathy for those who have experienced trauma.
• Assess the suitability of job candidates and recommend the most appropriate person for hire.
• Monitor and assess output and the quality of work from team members and recommend need for formal training or development plans to management and identify possible performance and/or disciplinary issues.

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