On-Site Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field. 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 Prospect in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Unit Description: The M cMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) serves as McMaster University's hub for aging research initiatives and programs. 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 S enior 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. 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.

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. Responsible for Financial Reporting software including designing database specifications, and recommending database structure to meet reporting and compliance needs.

Including direct training of student employees. 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. 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, policies, processes, programs and resources to ensure accurate, consistent and complete external financial reporting for the University’s annual financial audit and various compliance audits. Supporting the capital fund and internal loan management process by monitoring, reporting and projecting the McMaster Capital Reserve and Central Bank as required. CRA, GAAP), individual to understand new standards and works with key parties to ensure information provided meets new compliance guidelines, guiding them through systems to capture accurate and applicable data.

Act as the primary contact for reviews or audits by external agencies (including CRA, COU), as well as internal offices. Responsible to establish and lead user training on HST, compliance and financial reporting matters. Apply specialized tax knowledge and accounting principles to review, intrepret and provide recommendations on accounting and tax treatment.

Treasury, Facilities, REAP) and external auditors. Leading the planning of the schedule of work, establishing key working papers, compiling information and providing recommendations to management on appropriate compliance and accounting treatment.

Supervision: Ensures adherence to quality standards and procedures for short-term staff Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.



ossesses or is actively working towards a professional designation (i.e. CPA) or MBA. Demonstrated experience managing the full spectrum of project financial operations, including financial processes, procurement, accounts payable, and sub-agreement payments.

Extensive experience overseeing procurement activities through Mosaic and MacBuy, including purchase orders, service contracts, ICQs, corporate credit cards, petty cash, receiving, and commitment reconciliations. Strong knowledge and experience in financial reconciliation, analysis, and reporting for multiple projects, programs, and funding sources. Proven ability to manage salary administration across multiple projects, including reconciliations, HR event forms, and salary reallocations through journal entries.

Experience leading financial management, budgeting, and reporting for large-scale, multi-site grants, including Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) funding and Infrastructure Operating Fund allocations.

Experience coordinating and managing travel and related financial activities for faculty and research personnel. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Employment Equity Statement The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment.

Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews.

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