Position Number: 50021879 /

Department: Financial Planning and Budgets

Grade: GR11

Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary: $79,795.28 - $95,311.35 per annum

Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU

Posting deadline: December 4, 2025

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role

Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

NOTE: This posting represents a temporary contract for the duration of thirty months.

SCOPE
Reporting directly to the Manager, Financial Planning and Budgets, with a dotted-line support relationship to the Executive Directors of University Communications Services (UCS) and University Advancement (UA), the incumbent provides financial expertise to specified Sectors on budget-related matters. They provide analysis of budget data, prepare specialized reports, and provide support to project teams as needed. They help ensure that information regarding the operating budget is shared in a clear and consistent manner.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyze departmental operating budgets within the University.

• Monitor unit financial activity and ensure follow-up on documentation related to financial management.

• Provide analytical budget and projection support to sectors by preparing reports and summaries; inform departments of variances or unusual charges as directed.

• Maintain working relationships with departments that provide information for budget preparation and review.

• Organize financial data for reports and meeting materials to support Financial Services senior management and the Budget Review Working Group.

• Recommend improvements to existing budget processes and procedures.

• Assist the sector’s staff in generating reports in Unity.

• Support Executive Directors with the opening of new accounts or changes to existing accounts.

• Collaborate with the Financial Services Office Administrator in the strategic preparation, monitoring, and analysis of the Financial Services operating budget, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and best financial practices.

• Analyze budget data in the financial system and process budget transfers as instructed; assist in keeping organizational structure details updated.

• Provide support to Executive Directors in reviewing and distributing departmental budgets, including quarterly projections.

• Assist in developing process control measures to improve service efficiency.

• Perform other duties as required by the Manager and Senior Director.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field with two to four years of relevant experience in budget/finance.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting, budget and bookkeeping policies and procedures.

• Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English in order to communicate effectively with students, staff and faculty as well as to draft correspondence, documentation and reports; basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken French.

• Advanced knowledge of Word and Excel; basic knowledge of PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.

• Good understanding of business process analysis principles.

• Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal sensitively with individuals.

• Good organizational skills in order to effectively organize work and set work priorities under time constraints.

• Demonstrated ability to make proposals and recommend and implement solutions for immediate and long-term goals.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to multi-task and work on a variety of projects concurrently.

• Aptitude to work in a service-oriented environment.

• Ability to work both as member of a team and independently.

• Professional designation is an asset.

• Knowledge of SAP (University financial management system) is an asset.

• Knowledge of the higher education environment is an asset.

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.

IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.

Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, hr-employment@concordia.ca

Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.