Description

The Financial Reporting team within Finance is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Senior Financial Analyst.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, this position will focus on specific accountabilities as determined by the financial reporting group. With a focus on accounting, analytical and reporting accountabilities, this role will deal with multiple and competing deadlines from all areas of the University and therefore must have the flexibility to shift priorities immediately. Working with complex accounting, budgeting, forecasting and data warehousing systems and processes, the incumbent will have expertise in highly complex and technical financial concepts

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Perform professional, complex accounting work in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements, requiring advanced knowledge of complex accounting principles related to Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Conduct analysis on key concerns of senior management quickly and knowledgeably.
• Prepare financial information, forecasts, reports and analysis to meet the needs of Board of Governors, Committees, Senior Executive, Faculties and Departments, as directed by the financial reporting group.
• Prepare Portfolio Investment reconciliations and review transactions recorded
• Analyze financial results and forecasts for accuracy, investigate suspect data and make adjustments. Develop working relationships with budget units to gain understanding of unit level processes, issues and variances from budget or expected results.
• Perform business analysis and detailed specifications so that new financial tools can be used to analyze, display and report financial data from multiple sources.
• Develop expertise in various software applications to assist in the preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Prepare annual reports to various agencies including: Advanced Education, CAUBO and other external stakeholder organizations which affect funding provided and the University's ranking when compared to like institutions.
• Contribute to analyzing and re-engineering business processes and policies to streamline and systemize reporting requirements and accounting issues.
• Resolve ad hoc issues and analysis, including situations where provided with limited identification of issues. Research issues, ensure completeness of issues, involve multiple interested parties in the issue, make recommendations to solve the issue, develop procedures, practices and software applications to implement the solution and test the results. Balance conflicting needs of many stakeholders in recommendations.
• In some situations, directly supervise accounting clerks. Monitor their work for accuracy and completeness. Evaluate their performance and provide training and guidance.
• Coach, mentor and advise Business Officers, Business Managers, etc., on accounting and compliance issues. Provide training to less experienced accountants, both within Financial Services and in the University community.
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) with a related university degree.
• Significant work experience in various accounting and analyst functions (5+ years).
• An understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB) would be an asset.
• Intermediate to Expert user of computer software applications, including Excel, SAGE 300, PeopleSoft query and Cognos including data warehousing and business intelligence tools.
• Supervisory experience and ability to provide direction and leadership to staff.
• A working knowledge of CaseWare would be an asset.
• This position requires a high attention to detail.
• Responsible for overseeing the University's chart of accounts, chartfields, and internal reporting workflow and reporting flow structure.
• Experience with accounting for internally and externally restricted (net) assets and multiple fund structures is considered an asset.
  
  

Application Deadline: June 3, 2025

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 classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.