Manager, Finance

Time left to apply End Date : February 17, 2025 (8 days left to apply) Job Type : Employee Job Family : Finance (JF) # of Open Positions : 1 Faculty / Service - Department : Administration and Operations, Faculty of Health Sciences Campus : Ottawa, ON Date Posted : February 05, 2025 Applications must be received BEFORE : February 17, 2025 Hours per week : 35 Salary Range : $102,322.00 - $126,992.00 Position purpose : Under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, provides the faculty or service with leadership in the sound management of its financial resources. Establishes, improves and updates the faculty or service’s financial management framework, including monitoring and controlling financial activities. Provides guidance, training, expert advice, support and recommendations to management and other members of the faculty or service in relation to financial management. In this role, your responsibilities will include : Resource Planning : Works with management to set short-, medium- and long-term planning objectives, budget priorities and financial strategies for faculty budgets, including special programs and projects. Plans, coordinates and conducts complex financial studies and analyses to make recommendations to management. Reporting and Financial Tool Design : Creates and manages complex financial reports and analytical tools such as dashboards, performance and quality control indicators, and costing models to support decision making and ensure the faculty or service’s financial resources are managed in a consistent and efficient manner. Financial Management : Plans and coordinates the budgeting process, conducts analyses and issues budget forecasts. Ensures that funds are available and recommends appropriate measures to members of the faculty or service. Ensures that the Faculty or Service complies with the financial policies, administrative procedures and guidelines of the University and funding agencies to ensure the sound management of the faculty or service’s finances. Expert Consulting : Provides expert advice to members of the Faculty or Service in relation to financial and accounting operations, as well as associated policies and procedures so that internal system controls are efficient and effective. Trains and coaches faculty staff with financial responsibilities to ensure that their financial operations are consistent and properly conducted. Compensation : Plans, implements and controls all compensation-related activities for faculty or service staff to ensure thoroughness and prevent errors or delays. Complies with the various compensation-related legal and fiscal provisions. Policies and Procedures : Develops and implements new work processes, procedures and methods, and modifies existing ones, for all members of the faculty or service to improve operational efficiency and ensure that financial operations comply with the policies, guidelines and laws governing the University. Communication and Liaison : Develops, implements and maintains effective communication channels with all members of the faculty or service when it comes to internal financial operations, procedures and processes to ensure that financial transactions and financial reports are consistent and comprehensive. Liaises with central administration in order to respond to external auditors’ requests. Serves on various committees and working groups in order to share useful information and help improve university policies, procedures and financial processes. Special Projects : Plans, manages and evaluates assigned special projects related to finances, budgets or physical and material resources. Defines special project scopes, determines steps, monitors relevant progress, makes adjustments throughout the process and ensures efficient communication between participants. Human Resources Management : Hires, supervises and evaluates direct reports, and ensures that they have the training and tools needed to efficiently and effectively do their jobs. Applies human resources management procedures and regulations. What you will bring : University degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum seven years of demonstrated experience in a similar role. Professional accounting accreditation an asset. Knowledge of business administration processes and practices, including financial planning and budgeting. Knowledge of financial planning principles, policies, procedures and practices. Knowledge of legal and fiscal provisions, as well as compensation-related regulations and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the administrative structure and governance of a large organization (preferably in a university setting) an asset. Experience supervising teams. Experience working in an environment with multiple labour unions an asset. Autonomy and discretion. Critical and analytical thinking. Knowledge and experience using computer systems and software such as Windows, financial systems, spreadsheets, databases, the internet and email. Bilingualism – English and French (spoken and written). Key Competencies at uOttawa : Planning : Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities. Initiative : Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible. Client Service Orientation : Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them. Teamwork and Cooperation : Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Note : if this is a union position : The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above. If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute. About us The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective. Our goal is to provide students with the best possible learning experience, in an environment that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities. The University of Ottawa is a dynamic community of students, professionals and academics pursuing great things. Our vision for the university of tomorrow is one that reflects the diversity of our people, their ideas and their lived experiences. 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