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Employee Group PMA - Professional and Managerial Association
The base salary will be $76,490 - $109,190 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
About Western Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us Financial Services provides financial leadership, services and guidance in support of theacademic, research and service activities of Western’s community.Research Finance provides exemplary financial management to our researchcommunity.
Responsibilities In support of Western’s strategic research plan, the financial officer provides effectivemanagement and accounting support to faculties and researchers to enable them to fulfiltheir stewardship and accountability responsibilities with respect to research fundingheld in trust by the University. As a designated financial expert, the role is accountablefor the financial management of research funds for several Faculties. This includesfinancial reporting and analysis, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, complianceoversight,



cash flow management and audit facilitation. The funding is from externalagencies, foundations, research institutes, donations and private sector companies. Thescope of this position also includes complex projects that are cross-disciplinary andmulti-institutional and can involve foreign funding or activities based in foreign countries.
Qualifications Education:
University degree in business or a related field
Experience:
5 years of financial accounting experience including financial report preparation
Accounting experience in the Not-For-Profit sector or Government reporting experience are preferred
Experience at a research intensive institution would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrated analytical ability with a sound knowledge of accounting principles
Strong financial systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) knowledge, advanced MS Excel skills withbasic knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients,peers and external stakeholders
Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
Judgment,



analytical and problem-solving skills with a consultative and collaborativeapproach to addressing issues and opportunities
Ability to work well under pressure and apply good judgment in assessing difficultsituations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Robust client focus and a desire to achieve results is essential
Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to complete details analyticsand reports
Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Ability to work in a fluid and challenging work environment with changing deadlines
Please note, successful applicants will be required to complete a credit check satisfactory to the employer.
Western Values Diversity The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone (phone hidden).
Please Note: This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Financial Officer (Research Finance) (Ontario)
🏢 Western University
📍 Ontario