Job Financial Analyst in Calgary

Position Overview

Financial Reporting Operations in Finance is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Financial Analyst, Project Maintenance.

The Project Maintenance Team, a unit within the Financial Reporting Team in the Finance portfolio, is responsible for the post-award masterdata attributes for creation and maintenance of projects. The Financial Analyst, Project Maintenance reports to the Manager, Project Maintenance. The Analyst position plays an important role in the delivery of Project Maintenance support to stakeholders across campus.

This position is expected to deal with shifting priorities and operate in a highly complex environment with multiple and competing deadlines. Individuals must be able to act independently and solve complex business issues while demonstrating flexibility and strong financial analysis skills. This position is required to manage own delivery of work as well as the service delivery of the team. The duties carried out within this position require the understanding and proper application of accounting principles as they relate to the recording of financial activities. The Financial Analyst will review and analyze documentation to ensure proper classification of projects. Accuracy is paramount as there is a high impact of errors as inaccurate advice or information could have serious consequences to customers and/or the reputation of the University. Professional judgment in reviewing own work and the work of team members is required. This key position coordinates the delivery of Project Maintenance support to various stakeholders, while adhering to and promoting strong internal control and best practices.

Position Description

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

• Has extensive knowledge and expertise in University financial systems, reporting, and administration. The role is complex due to the technical financial concepts, understanding of agency policy and guidelines, and high analytical nature of work.
• Reviews systems, operations and evaluates policies, procedures and is involved with management to formulate and recommend changes regarding data capture, information systems and reporting.
• Strong communication skills and customer service ethic is required, as a great deal of time is spent providing advice and interpretation of policies and procedures as they relate to projects.
• Provide financial reporting services to ensure insight and assistance with maintaining the accurate and timely financial reporting records within the Project Costing module of PeopleSoft Financials and COGNOS finance marts.
• Provide advice, interpretation and guidance to the University financial community to ensure all financial records are updated in compliance with appropriate accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide explanation of documents, provide information and support as required by management and various auditors including internal auditors and the auditor general.
• Supports the Project Maintenance team and the financial reporting of the University's sponsored research, endowment income and other restricted funds. Provide strategic decision support for the Project Maintenance team. Coordinate the operational aspects of the masterdata processes within the Project Maintenance team to ensure these processes are effectively communicated to the Research Community.
• Ensure research and non-research projects are accurately classified within the University's financial system with audit trails or supporting documentation for project creation or maintenance.
• Classify new research and non-research initiatives according to internal guidelines and Public Sector Accounting Standards, enabling relevant entity level financial reporting. Assist in developing tools for staff (checklist / procedures) to facilitate efficiency and consistency in the creation and maintenance or projects.
• Remain current on various funding agency guidelines and requirements. Stay current on trends and approaches to process through continued professional development.
• Work in partnership with key client stakeholders, service providers, granting agencies as well as other University of Calgary departments including Information Technology, Human Resources, and operational management to continuously seek to improve processes and procedures within the Project Maintenance team.
• Manage staff deliverables related to creation and maintenance of projects and project monitoring. Provide support and input to Management with planning and directing the operational work of team members. Implement and support change successfully.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a related University degree, in business, finance, accounting or a related field. Individuals in the CPA Canada PEP program may be considered.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Three or more years of work experience in progressively more responsible role performing various accounting functions including financial analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of building and maintaining productive and supportive working relationships.
• Proficient user of computer software applications, including large integrated enterprise resource planning systems, data warehousing, and business intelligence tools.
• Innovative and creative thinking.
• Strategic and critical thinking.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

Application Deadline: May 9, 2023

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.

Additional Information

This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 2 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework. Management and Professional Staff (MaPS) Positions are currently under review as part of the Alberta Labour Relations Board exclusion review process. Visit the HR website for more information.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.