Top Benefits
About the role
Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization serving university presidents and providing a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation.
Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world.
We are currently recruiting a Budget Officer to join our Financial Services group for a 14 month term . In this role you will report to the assistant director, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and be responsible for conducting processes related to the budgeting and forecasting for all entities within Universities Canada. In addition, you will serve as the primary contact for managers across the organization, supplying up-to-date financial information to support effective decision-making and planning purposes.
Your responsibilities:
- Participate in the budget and projection processes, including establishing a timeline at the beginning of each financial planning cycle, preparing comprehensive budget spreadsheets, creating training documents, and providing guidance to staff on budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis best practices;
- Conduct month end analysis, present key findings to staff, and provide recommendations;
- Participate in financial year-end audit through journal entries, updating notes to financial statements, assisting in account reconciliation and collecting samples for external audit;
- Assist in the financial management of grants and funding sources;
- Participate in cost-benefit analysis, financial modeling and scenario analysis for strategic decision-making;
- Develop reporting tools such as dashboards and month-end statements for presentation purposes.
Education, experience and abilities:
Education and experience:
- University degree in accounting or finance;
- 3+ years of progressive experience in a related role;
- Experience working in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or other financial systems an asset.
Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and demands;
- Proficiency with use of MS suite including Excel and Word;
- Ability to learn and use various financial databases effectively;
- High degree of organization and professionalism;
- Attention to detail, accuracy and completeness;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, both in French and English is a strong asset;
- Strong sense of initiative and judgment.
The position is based in Ottawa. Universities Canada has adopted a hybrid work model where employees are expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week.
The hiring salary range for this position starts at $58,452 depending on experience. Candidates who do not meet all position requirements may be considered in an underfill capacity, in which case the candidate would be hired at a lower level than the position level.
Universities Canada is a National Capital Region Top Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes four weeks of vacation, an attractive pension plan, group insurance, free gym membership and scholarships for children of our employees.
Interested candidates are asked to submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter to the human resources service, Universities Canada, 1610-350 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 by July 18, 2025. Email address: careers@univcan.ca.
To learn more about us, visit us at www.univcan.ca or find us on social media.
Twitter: @univcan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/univcanada
Insta: univcanada
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/universities-canada-/
While all responses will be appreciated and handled in strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
Universities Canada promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Universities Canada provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Universities Canada respectfully acknowledges that our offices are situated on the traditional lands of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.
About Universities Canada
Universities Canada is the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad, advancing higher education, research and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.
Since 1911, we have provided strong and effective representation for our members, in Canada and abroad. Our mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and institutions in other countries.
Top Benefits
About the role
Universities Canada is the voice of Canadian universities, at home and abroad. We are a membership organization serving university presidents and providing a unified voice for higher education, research and innovation.
Universities Canada advances the mission of our member institutions to transform lives, strengthen communities and find solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world.
We are currently recruiting a Budget Officer to join our Financial Services group for a 14 month term . In this role you will report to the assistant director, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and be responsible for conducting processes related to the budgeting and forecasting for all entities within Universities Canada. In addition, you will serve as the primary contact for managers across the organization, supplying up-to-date financial information to support effective decision-making and planning purposes.
Your responsibilities:
- Participate in the budget and projection processes, including establishing a timeline at the beginning of each financial planning cycle, preparing comprehensive budget spreadsheets, creating training documents, and providing guidance to staff on budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis best practices;
- Conduct month end analysis, present key findings to staff, and provide recommendations;
- Participate in financial year-end audit through journal entries, updating notes to financial statements, assisting in account reconciliation and collecting samples for external audit;
- Assist in the financial management of grants and funding sources;
- Participate in cost-benefit analysis, financial modeling and scenario analysis for strategic decision-making;
- Develop reporting tools such as dashboards and month-end statements for presentation purposes.
Education, experience and abilities:
Education and experience:
- University degree in accounting or finance;
- 3+ years of progressive experience in a related role;
- Experience working in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or other financial systems an asset.
Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and demands;
- Proficiency with use of MS suite including Excel and Word;
- Ability to learn and use various financial databases effectively;
- High degree of organization and professionalism;
- Attention to detail, accuracy and completeness;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, both in French and English is a strong asset;
- Strong sense of initiative and judgment.
The position is based in Ottawa. Universities Canada has adopted a hybrid work model where employees are expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week.
The hiring salary range for this position starts at $58,452 depending on experience. Candidates who do not meet all position requirements may be considered in an underfill capacity, in which case the candidate would be hired at a lower level than the position level.
Universities Canada is a National Capital Region Top Employer. We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes four weeks of vacation, an attractive pension plan, group insurance, free gym membership and scholarships for children of our employees.
Interested candidates are asked to submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter to the human resources service, Universities Canada, 1610-350 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 by July 18, 2025. Email address: careers@univcan.ca.
To learn more about us, visit us at www.univcan.ca or find us on social media.
Twitter: @univcan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/univcanada
Insta: univcanada
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/universities-canada-/
While all responses will be appreciated and handled in strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
Universities Canada promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. Universities Canada provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Universities Canada respectfully acknowledges that our offices are situated on the traditional lands of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg people.
About Universities Canada
Universities Canada is the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad, advancing higher education, research and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.
Since 1911, we have provided strong and effective representation for our members, in Canada and abroad. Our mandate is to facilitate the development of public policy on higher education and to encourage cooperation among universities and governments, industry, communities, and institutions in other countries.