Manager, Pension Accounting (Band 12)Associate Vice‑President (Finance) and Chief Financial OfficerPensions Services(Permanent Position)DutiesLead the financial accounting activities for the University’s pension plan.Provide comprehensive oversight of financial accounting and administrative operations supporting the $2.4 billion-defined benefit pension plan.Ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance of financial reporting for the pension plan, including preparation of annual audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP.Oversee all financial aspects of pension plan operations, including investment income reporting, asset and liability recognition, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial schedules.Prepare detailed statistical, fiscal and analytical reports to support senior leadership.Conduct internal auditing functions to evaluate workflow processes, ensuring effective internal controls and enhanced financial operations.Plan and coordinate financial activities, supervise staff, evaluate workflow systems and implement initiatives to optimize service delivery across the unit.Oversee pension plan cash flows, including contributions, benefit payments, rebalancing‑related flows and other financial transactions while ensuring proper monitoring and maintenance of financial commitments in the University’s financial systems.Develop and monitor annual budgets and multi‑year financial forecasts for pension operations, conduct financial analyses to support long‑range sustainability.Provide strategic advice on revenue, expenditure patterns and financial policy development.Collaborate with Human Resources, central Finance and other academic and administrative units on matters related to financial systems,



policies and reporting.Prepare materials for internal committees, participate in administrative planning, support policy and procedure development, and contribute to implementation of operational improvements affecting the pension plan.Provide leadership in staff supervision, performance management, workload planning, professional development and administrative continuity planning.Qualifications5–8 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, financial operations or administrative financial management, preferably within a large, complex institution or public accounting firm.Graduate degree in business administration, economics or finance (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).CPA designation.Strong experience interpreting and applying GAAP, preparing complex financial statements and designing and maintaining effective internal controls.Experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, workflow evaluation and operational planning.Strong analytical, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including auditors, actuaries and administrative leaders.Salary: $82,417 – 105,534 per annum (Management and Professional)Closing Date: Open until filledMemorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people;persons whose gender identity or gender expression is non‑binary or otherwise not cis‑gender; Indigenous peoples; racialised people; Black persons; andpersons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work setting.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Pension Accounting - $82,417 - $105,534 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Memorial University
📍 Winnipeg