Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P; - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Accounting, Level A

Job Title

Financial Coordinator

Department

VPHR Finance

Compensation Range

$6,143.67 - $8,830.25 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

September 10, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

Job End Date

Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary The role of the Finance Coordinator reports to the Finance Manager and will provide a variety of professional and accounting services, and analyzes, supports, and implements improvements to meet the periodic reporting and other requirements of the VPFO Finance.

The Finance

Coordinator will provide back-up and support for the maintenance of accounting functions in accordance with UBC s policies and procedures. With direction from the Finance Manager or designate, the role is responsible for accurate and timely reporting and financial analysis.

Organizational Status

This position reports to the Finance Manager. The Finance Coordinator must ensure accurate and detailed analysis to support better decision making. Works closely with other unit finance support staff to ensure UBC policies and procedures are adhered to and operational results are accurately reflected in the financial systems.

Work Performed In keeping with UBC financial procedures and standards, responsible for supporting/maintaining accounting functions, and to meet month-end, quarter-end, year-end reporting and other requirements, including the financial and regulatory reporting to both internal and external users.

Responsible for preparation of and finalizing year-end working papers for the external auditors relating to financial accounts as required, consult with the Finance Manager or designate when required.

Participates in business process analysis, documenting process flows and facilitating workshops to elicit improvement, and in training in current systems and structures.





Designs and implements new or modified financial management or workflow systems as needed to meet operational requirements.

Develops and implements appropriate internal control and budgetary systems. Interprets and monitors financial policies and procedures established by UBC.

Provides advice, direction and guidance concerning budget, accounting and financial matters, accounting policy interpretation and sound business practices; advising on financial implications of various planning options for units and bringing issues that are non-conforming to the attention of the Finance Manager.

Collects, analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and maintains complex data sets for the generation of financial and analytical reporting using advanced reporting tools. Generates periodic reports by entering or updating transactional and financial information and printing out the appropriate reports on a regular basis as needed.

Provides backup to support existence of capital assets.

Prepare comprehensive financial reports for review with other members and contribute to the development of monitoring standards for various accounts to accurately analyze, isolate risk factors

Oversees account reconciliations process and responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of completion

Participates on high priority projects, as identified by the Finance Manager or designate.

Other Related Duties

Performs analysis pertaining to accounts.

Oversees all expenditures including determining eligible expenses, transferring of funds as necessary, producing variance reports and advising and resolving impending problems/inconsistencies.

Participates in the design and implementation of new or modified financial management systems as needed to meet operational requirements and to streamline financial and administrative practices for effectiveness and efficiency.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Work is expected to be at a high level of accuracy. Errors and poor decisions by this position could result in unreliable information or no information being available to effectively manage the finances of a large and very complex organization.

The work performed by this position in conjunction with the Finance Manager must be accurate, and the position must be able to identify errors and exceptions for follow-up and resolutions.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Finance Manager.

Supervision Given

This role is expected to provide direction to Clerks and co-op students.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.



Completion of at least 7 of the 14 CPA academic prerequisites. Minimum of two years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications University degree in business administration, economics, commerce, accounting preferred.

Experience with reconciliations and analysis of financial data. Computer experience required (Excel, Word,). Familiarity with computerized financial systems and applications. Familiarity with UBC financial and accounting systems is an asset.

Basic knowledge and skills in accounting, finance, management and customer relations. Excellent communication skills required including written, oral, and presentation. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Assertiveness, diplomacy, sensitivity, and the ability to promote desired behavior and secure cooperation and acceptance of decisions.

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C.

Human Rights

Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [email protected].

📌 Financial Coordinator (Vancouver)
🏢 University of British Columbia
📍 Vancouver