Financial Lead, Office of the VP (Indigenous) - Lvl9 (EMAPS)

Financial Lead, Office of the VP (Indigenous) - Lvl9 (EMAPS)

Position number: 34992

Date posted: October 15, 2026

Job details

Financial Lead, Office of the VP (Indigenous) - Lvl9 (EMAPS)

Term Full-Time

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: No

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $44.49 to $80.08 per hour ($80,965.47 to $145,737.84 per annum)

Appointment Dates December 7, 2026 to December 7, 2027

1820 hours worked

For more information please contact: Karla Lavoie - )

Qualifications

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT).

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- Bachelors degree is required.
- Professional designation in Accounting, CPA, is required.
- A combination of relevant experience and/or training will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

- Five years’ experience in an accounting-related position directly related to executive administrative at a large institution such as a university, government department, private agency or foundation is required.
- Experience with budgeting financial analysis, accounting and forecasting in a University environment is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Proficiency in MS Office, Aurora Finance and Concur are essential. A solid working knowledge of EPIC, Reach-UM, Aurora Student and VIP is required.
- Must function with minimal supervision.
- Must work effectively with others by establishing and maintaining positive collegial relations with colleagues, other university staff, and external partners.




- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy is required.
- Ability to make sound independent judgements and utilize problem solving abilities is required.
- Ability to perform efficiently under pressure as a result of deadlines, etc. is required.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects is required.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate key elements of complex issues/processes in writing and verbally is required.
- Ability to demonstrate tact and flexibility when dealing with potentially conflicting views and needs is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

Budget Administration- OVPI

- Provides financial expertise and advice to the VPI and OVPI leads.
- Has alternate financial authority on all of the operating, capital, and selected project/research FOPs.
- Monitor and analyze all operating funds’ balances and expenditures to ensure the financial integrity of departments and programs.
- Responsible for journal entries, IDC’s and budget adjustments as required.
- Responsible for maintaining all relevant payroll, personnel, budget, and costing reports.




- Review the weekly payroll process including verifying the current weekly hours through VIP direct entries and signing for adjustments on correction/addition sheets as needed.
- Approves Purchase Requisitions in EPIC to ensure sufficient funding, correct allocation and the purchase is within the University’s policy and procedures.
- Verifies all Concur claims at the senior level to ensure sufficient funding, correct allocation, and expenses are within the University’s policies and procedures. Work with both Travel Services to answer any inquiries and to resolve non-compliance issues.
- Provides direction to all OVPI staff involved with financial tasks and ensures all aspects of the roles are being completed in accordance with University policy and procedure.
- In consultation with the Budget Officer, review current Aurora Finance Funds & Orgs based on need.
- Analyze and review all funds funded by Trust & Endowments to determine funding requirements during the fiscal year. Assign and review Transfer of Funds requests (from Trust & Endowments) prepared by the Financial Analyst and approve.
- Prepare Transfer of Funds requests as required.
- Prepare special project expenditure projections and/or statistical reports when requested.
- Oversees the process of the Financial Analyst compiling unit and programs monthly operating budget, breaking down expenditure by each activity, initiative, and administrative operating cost.
- Review Monthly Operating Reports to ensure accuracy and completeness for all departments.
- Work with the financial analyst to determine deficiencies in the reconc

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