Description

Financial Reporting Ops within Finance is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Senior Financial Analyst for approximately 18 months.

This position reports to the Manager, Financial Reporting and will 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.

The incumbent will need to manage their own time and hours of work to ensure all jobs are done on a timely basis, and meet the needs of various parties, including during periods of high volumes of work and overloads with moderate to high stress levels.

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

Consulting Services

• Identify areas for accounting and/or reporting improvements.
• Gain understanding of current processes and reporting objectives and then develop, implement and test the solution that best meets the objectives.
• Provide accurate, timely, relevant information and data analysis using the data warehouse and other technological tools to those that need it.
• Keep current with relevant developments, standards and trends within the accounting profession and determine impact and any application on university reporting.
• Successful and timely completion of special assignments and projects, including reports on findings, recommendations and outcomes.
• Develop and design procedures & policies to meet the current and emerging needs of the University.
• Implement and support change successfully.

Financial Reporting

• Monthly financial reports, variance reports and related analysis are prepared accurately and within predetermined timelines.
• Annual financial statements including working papers, notes, and analysis are prepared accurately in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles within the timelines set out in the year end schedule.
• Ad hoc financial analysis, reports & forecasts are prepared as requested by various stakeholders including senior administration and budget units. Information is completed accurately and in accordance with specifications and timelines determined from the end user.

Supervisory

• Provide support to the Manager, Financial Reporting with planning, directing and scheduling the operational work of staff.
• Recruitment, performance evaluation, development and training of staff, as required.
• Staff are well trained, competent, supported in their work and encouraged in their professional development.

Communications/Relationships

• Proactively develop and maintain trustworthy, productive, problem-solving working relationships with colleagues, staff, line managers and external consultants so that expert opinions and advice are sought where appropriate and considered reliable.
• Communications are timely, informative, confidential and appropriately tailored to the level of the end user.
• Coach and facilitate staff, team and project members to develop and put into practice effective problem solving skills.
• Communicate with University community to develop full understanding of and compliance with financial and budget policies and processes to ensure the financial transactions and budgets of the University are recorded appropriately and in a timely manner.

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: August 12, 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 (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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.