Manager, Finance

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa seeks a financial leader to manage its resources effectively. The role involves planning, compliance, and consulting, ensuring efficient financial operations, training staff, and leading financial projects. Candidates should have extensive experience and a relevant degree, contributing to a culture of teamwork and respect in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness resources

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in finance or similar roles.
• Professional accounting accreditation is an asset.
• Experience supervising teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage faculty's financial resources and provide leadership.
• Create complex financial reports and tools.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Bilingualism

Education

University degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Tools

Financial systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Time left to apply End Date : February 17, 2025 (1 day left to apply)

Job Type : Employee

Job Family : Finance (JF)

of Open Positions : 1

Faculty / Service - Department : Administration and Operations, Faculty of Health Sciences

Date Posted : February 05, 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE : February 17, 2025

Salary Range : $102,322.00 - $126,992.00

Position purpose : Under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, provides the faculty or service with leadership in the sound management of its financial resources. Establishes, improves and updates the faculty or service’s financial management framework, including monitoring and controlling financial activities. Provides guidance, training, expert advice, support and recommendations to management and other members of the faculty or service in relation to financial management.

In this role, your responsibilities will include :

Resource Planning : Works with management to set short-, medium- and long-term planning objectives, budget priorities and financial strategies for faculty budgets, including special programs and projects. Plans, coordinates and conducts complex financial studies and analyses to make recommendations to management.

Reporting and Financial Tool Design : Creates and manages complex financial reports and analytical tools such as dashboards, performance and quality control indicators, and costing models to support decision making and ensure the faculty or service’s financial resources are managed in a consistent and efficient manner.

Financial Management : Plans and coordinates the budgeting process, conducts analyses and issues budget forecasts. Ensures that funds are available and recommends appropriate measures to members of the faculty or service. Ensures that the Faculty or Service complies with the financial policies, administrative procedures and guidelines of the University and funding agencies to ensure the sound management of the faculty or service’s finances.

Expert Consulting : Provides expert advice to members of the Faculty or Service in relation to financial and accounting operations, as well as associated policies and procedures so that internal system controls are efficient and effective. Trains and coaches faculty staff with financial responsibilities to ensure that their financial operations are consistent and properly conducted.

Compensation : Plans, implements and controls all compensation-related activities for faculty or service staff to ensure thoroughness and prevent errors or delays. Complies with the various compensation-related legal and fiscal provisions.

Policies and Procedures : Develops and implements new work processes, procedures and methods, and modifies existing ones, for all members of the faculty or service to improve operational efficiency and ensure that financial operations comply with the policies, guidelines and laws governing the University.

Communication and Liaison : Develops, implements and maintains effective communication channels with all members of the faculty or service when it comes to internal financial operations, procedures and processes to ensure that financial transactions and financial reports are consistent and comprehensive. Liases with central administration in order to respond to external auditors’ requests. Serves on various committees and working groups in order to share useful information and help improve university policies, procedures and financial processes.

Special Projects : Plans, manages and evaluates assigned special projects related to finances, budgets or physical and material resources. Defines special project scopes, determines steps, monitors relevant progress, makes adjustments throughout the process and ensures efficient communication between participants.

Human Resources Management : Hires, supervises and evaluates direct reports, and ensures that they have the training and tools needed to efficiently and effectively do their jobs. Applies human resources management procedures and regulations.

What you will bring :

• University degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum seven years of demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Professional accounting accreditation an asset.
• Knowledge of business administration processes and practices, including financial planning and budgeting.
• Knowledge of financial planning principles, policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of legal and fiscal provisions, as well as compensation-related regulations and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the administrative structure and governance of a large organization (preferably in a university setting) an asset.
• Experience supervising teams.
• Experience working in an environment with multiple labour unions an asset.
• Autonomy and discretion.
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Knowledge and experience using computer systems and software such as Windows, financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, the internet and email.
• Bilingualism – English and French (spoken and written).

Key Competencies at uOttawa :

• Planning : Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project.
• Initiative : Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results.
• Client Service Orientation : Help or serve others to meet their needs.
• Teamwork and Cooperation : Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s).

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence.

Note : if this is a union position : The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

About us

The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas

The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas.

The University of Ottawa is a dynamic community of students, professionals and academics pursuing great things.

Health and Wellness

Join a vibrant community that puts your health and wellness first. With mental health workshops, counselling resources, meetings on the move, and countless fitness resources, you'll have everything you need to find balance in your life.