About SickKids

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

The Manager, Grants Management Office ('GMO') position in Research Awards and Financial Services ('RAFS') will report to a GMO Senior Controller and be part of a team responsible for approximately $220 million in annual grant revenues. The successful candidate will perform GMO operational related functions which include budget and expense analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, training, ad hoc reports and other projects as required. In this role, the Manager will oversee a team of Finance Partners who are the main point of contact for post-award grant operations for World Renowned Principal Investigators and Scientists. Each Finance Partner's Portfolio will include up to 50 Principal Investigators and Scientists with up to 300 grant projects.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

• Manage a team of seven to nine Finance Partners direct reports who are the main point of contact for post-award grant operations
• Responsible for managing and coordinating complex grants and ensuring accuracy of financial reporting system
• Delegate, monitor and review grant-related reporting requirements amongst the GMO team, being cognizant of team characteristics and internal and external deadlines
• Set in place processes to ensure all financial statements, invoices, analysis, deliverables, and accounts receivable follow-up are completed, while managing staff workloads
• Supports strategic initiatives of the Research Institute including reporting on Principal Investigators financial and grant status, KPIs, scorecard, trending analysis and other requested reporting for executives
• Communicate and report potential funding deficiencies in a timely manner to Controller and Research Executive
• Develop some annual external grant operational budget plans and prepare monthly analysis and recommendations
• Coordinate external audits on specific grants and monitoring visits conducted by granting agencies. Will oversee the preparation of the working papers by the Finance staff, review audit selections and interact with the auditor and agency as needed
• Oversee grant closeout functions required by the Grants Management Office and external Agencies
• Supports the Research Institute in education and training of Principal Investigators, Administrators and Finance staff by assessing needs of this community, developing training sessions and resources required as needed
• Present recommendations for procedural and work-flow efficiencies in the department
• Review and approve financial statements, invoices, and journal entries with supporting documentation to audit standard and ensuring compliance with related SickKids and Funders regulations
• Other related duties as assigned

Here's What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Completion of a Canadian recognized accounting designation or MBA, preferably CPA
• Minimum 5+ years accounting experience preferably with grants management or non-profit
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification and resolution of grant administration issues and knowledge of Canadian GAAP, accounting, bookkeeping, laws, regulations, agency policies, precedent cases, and other requirements that affect grant program administration
• Ability to develop and lead an accounting team to deliver accurate and timely financial information
• Strong analytical skills, self-motivated, proactive, and have demonstrated excellence in organizing and prioritizing workflow in a fast paced and high-volume environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with Principal Investigators, granting agencies, external auditors and all levels within the Research Institute
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly computer literate and have proficiency with the MS office suite, MS Teams and Zoom
  Knowledge of PeopleSoft and SharePoint are preferred
• Demonstrates commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

• 35 hrs/week
• 18 month Full-time contract
• Hybrid

Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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