Job Description

Research Financial Services provides assistance and guidance to meet the financial administrative requirements of sponsored research awards. We prepare financial reports for research awards while supporting the University community by ensuring compliance with University policies and procedures, government regulations and the requirements of all research sponsors. Our team consists of Senior Managers, Accountants and Financial Officers.Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Research Financial Support, the Accountant, Research Financial Support will ensure proactive support is provided to researchers in the daily management of research grants, ensuring expenses are charged appropriately, approvals are in place, and developing best practices to support various types of research funding. The annual amount of research revenue at the University of Guelph is approximately $185M. This position will oversee the accounts within responsible unit to ensure expenses are charged to only eligible grants, grants are managed within allowable time periods, and grants close in timely manner. The ability to work effectively in an evolving and innovative environment and the ability to balance competing deadlines, priorities and tasks is critical to being successful in the position.This incumbent is joining a team of service providers and this individual must provide a high level of customer service to all stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure compliance is maintained and all financial requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner. The incumbent of this role will have proven management, supervision and coaching experience, excellent organizational skills and strict attention to detail as well as the ability to prioritize and adapt to competing demands, while embracing a customer service philosophy. The incumbent must also have excellent problem solving and analytical skills, exercise initiative and communicate effectively with numerous stakeholders.Requirements of the position include:

• Undergraduate Degree (Masters preferred) and a professional accounting designation CPA (incumbent who have passed all the CPA exams and in the process of completing experience requirement will be considered).
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience.
• Experience with developing financial frameworks and monitoring variances.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current computer financial software, MS Office Suite and experience in public sector research financial management required.
• Knowledge of the various sources of research funding and specific requirements is considered key to success in this role.
• Appreciation of higher education Policies and Procedures are considered an asset.
• The incumbent will also bring a positive attitude and high energy level to their role every day as they complete their tasks ensuring that the University is effectively managing its reporting and compliance requirements for all research funding.

Position Number 595-023
Classification P05At the University of Guelph, fostering a is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

University of Guelph