In office Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.

Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

JD Number

JD1579

Anticipated Start Date

December 2026

Job Description

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

JD1579

Unit Description:

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) serves as McMaster University's hub for aging research initiatives and programs. MIRA is home to several major research platforms and programs, including the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).

The CLSA is one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of aging ever undertaken in Canada. This national, long-term study follows approximately 50,000 participants who were between the ages of 45 and 85 at recruitment, tracking their health and well-being over a period of at least 20 years. Through the collection of biological, medical, psychological, social, lifestyle, and economic data, the CLSA aims to advance understanding of the factors that contribute to healthy aging and the development of disease and disability over time.

MIRA and the CLSA are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead financial accounting, procurement, reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities in support of multiple research projects and initiatives. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and national partners across MIRA's and CLSA's network,



the successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for all financial aspects of a diverse portfolio of research programs and initiatives.

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading financial accounting, reporting and analysis. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, compliance, tax, financial policies and procedures. Providing full accounting services and reporting for external corporations and agencies. Act as a subject matter expert on key financial reporting, accounting, tax and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform advanced levels of analysis, problem solving and research skills to formulate solutions to complex business needs.
- Coordinate and lead year end activities related to key financial reporting, accounting, tax and compliance activities.
- Coordinate deliverables with other key parties across the university, including management.
- Responsible for Financial Reporting software including designing database specifications, and recommending database structure to meet reporting and compliance needs.
- Coach and mentor junior staff in order to ensure a highly motivated and technically competent team. Including direct training of student employees.
- Develop, implement and document best practises to align with departmental and University strategies and processes.




- Review and approve journal entries prepared and performed across the university, utilizing specialized accounting and financial reporting principles to ensure appropriate treatment. As discrepancies are identified, responsible for collaborating with key parties to understand underlying nature of the activity, performing review based on key guidance and working with party to ensure appropriate accounting and tax treatment.
- Primary contact and lead for audits and financial reporting requirements as required by external agencies (including CRA, COU), as well as internal offices (i.e. Research, Facilities, Real Estate Anciliary Operations and Partnerships “REAP”)
- Educate and inform faculty, staff, researchers and other key business leaders of related reporting, accounting, tax and compliance guidance and advice.
- Review special report submissions, as prepared and reviewed by department leadership, challenging reporting and treatment, providing recommendations prior to review and approval by CFO.
- Identify gaps in transactional or reporting controls and work to develop approaches to address them and/or implement corrective action.
- Act at the subject matter expert for planning and modification of People Soft Financials and Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, including implementation of additional modules.
- Develop customized complex spreadsheets for ad-hoc reports, queries, and financial analysis.
- Responsible for sections of the multi-year financial projections and consolidated budget, including writing the narrative.
- Works with colleagues across the university to develop, recommend and implement structures, po

📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada