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Posting Reason:

Replacement of a regular position

Job Type:

Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):

N/A

Job Family:

Finance (JF)

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Finance, Faculty of Arts

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/07/13

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/07/24

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 08

Salary Range:

$64,865.00 - $81,935.00About the Faculty of Arts The oldest and one of the biggest faculties at the University of Ottawa. The Faculty of Arts has evolved to be one of the leading faculties on campus. Now more than ever, the new economy needs thinkers, communicators, and creators.

Whether you are interested in the Humanities, Languages and Literatures, or Fine and Performing Arts, the Faculty of Arts offers students an education for today's and tomorrow's workplace! The Faculty of Arts is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.

Position purpose:

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, plan and coordinate the activities related to the financial operations of the sector, including payroll verification and financial transactions in order to provide support and advice to managers and to ensure that the policies and procedures are well understood and properly implemented.

In this job, your responsibilities will include:

- Budget: Administer internally and/or externally-funded budgets to ensure compliance with established policies.



Analyze financial statements against budgets for various types of funds to identify and address any inconsistencies. Perform all research and analysis necessary to provide recommendations to managers and/or researchers on the effective preparation of budgets, budget projections and shortfalls to maximize revenue and contain expenditure.
- Financial: Administer the ongoing financial transaction processes for the sector, to maintain financial integrity and transparency and to ensure compliance with established policies. Act as approval agent for invoices, travel advances, requests for reimbursement and credit card statements to verify that documentation and taxation are correct.
- Purchasing:Purchase goods and services for the sector, on purchase order or on credit card, in compliance with all relevant policies. Request estimates from suppliers on behalf of internal clients and provide recommendations.
- Records management: Maintain an effective filing and records management system to preserve confidentiality of the records and ensure that complete and accurate documentation is available for future reference or audit purposes.
- Reporting: Prepare various moderately complex reports, on a scheduled as well as ad-hoc basis, on financial transactions, accounts, payroll,



and budget projections of the sector to support ongoing operations and strategic planning. In collaboration with Financial Resources, submit required financial data to meet reporting requirements of granting agencies. Control and prepare any financial records as required for audit.
- Documentation: Write and maintain procedure manuals for internal use on procedures, processes and systems related to the incumbent’s responsibilities.

What you will bring:

- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles normally acquired through postsecondary studies in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of computer systems and software including financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, Internet and e-mail
- Experience in interpreting, explaining and applying policies and regulations
- Experience in preparing reports
- Ability to produce high quality work under pressure while meeting strict deadlines
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- High level of discretion
- Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

Key Competencies at uOttawa: 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.

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