Senior Accountant/Finance Officer

Winnipeg, MB
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$68,904–$103,356 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Oversee expenditure approvals, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting for capital and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with audit and institutional requirements. Advise project managers and finance partners, support multi-year capital planning, and help ensure projects are managed accurately and effectively.

Job details

Senior Accountant/Finance Officer The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global. Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything. The opportunity: The University of Manitoba is looking for a Senior Accountant/Finance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to play a key role in the financial management of capital and infrastructure projects. The position oversees project expenditure approval, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting, while ensuring compliance with audit and institutional requirements. Working closely with project managers, Corporate Finance and other key partners, the role provides financial advice, supports multi-year capital planning, and helps ensure capital projects are financially managed accurately and effectively. The qualifications and experience we’re looking for: Accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent is required. A minimum of 5 years of related experience at a senior financial level required. Must have a high level of knowledge in the area of financial management and comptrollership, with extensive experience in coordinating functionally-related areas. Must have a working knowledge of any provincial/federal Infrastructure fund programs that are supporting current projects and be able to produce financial information on eligible and non-eligible expenditures for Finance – Capital. Construction background or knowledge is preferred. A solid understanding of policies and procedures of the University and of the University financial accounting systems is preferred. Knowledge of the University computerized accounting systems will be considered an asset. An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Strong financial accounting skills required. Critical thinking and strategic thinking skills required. Leadership skills required. Written and oral communication skills required. Interpersonal skills are required. Organizational and management skills are required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment; deal with all levels of staff, administration and government is required. Ability to provide financial management structure and advice is required. Ability to handle stress well is required. High level of integrity, initiative and strategic planning is required. Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required. Why the University of Manitoba? Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes: Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan. Competitive vacation time. Employee and Family Assistance Program. A full spectrum of professional development opportunities. Apply today through the University of Manitoba’s recruitment site, UM Careers: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=50446 Closing Date: October 13, 2026 Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers. The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A CPA designation or equivalent and at least five years of related senior-level financial experience are required, along with strong financial accounting, financial management, and comptrollership knowledge. Candidates must demonstrate analytical, leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and strategic planning abilities; knowledge of infrastructure funding programs is required, while construction knowledge and familiarity with University systems are preferred.