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ACET Project Finance Officer - (990710)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Research -> VP - Research - Research Activities

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

17 November 2023

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$70,137.00 - $91,214.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE

Classification

SG10

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Accounting/Accounts Payable

About this Opportunity

*Re-posted*

Are you passionate about making a difference in the clean energy transition? Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic team helping drive change from the community level? Join us to be a part of a transformative journey towards a sustainable future.

About us: Accelerating Community Energy Transformation ( ) is a multi-partner research initiative integrating breakthrough renewable energy technologies and systemic solutions to help Canada reach its net-zero emissions target through supporting bottom-up actions by communities.

From harnessing offshore wind, tidal, and solar energy to developing innovative low-carbon financing and governance models, we are dedicated to making a tangible impact on our environment and society. Be at the forefront of the global shift to clean energy and contribute to a sustainable future for all. ACET involves integral collaboration with more than 40 partners, including four partner universities (University of British Columbia, Royal Roads University, Universit\xc3\xa9 du Qu\xc3\xa9bec \xc3\xa0 Trois-Rivi\xc3\xa8res and Yukon University), Indigenous communities, and 30+ industry innovators and community-based organizations. Funded through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), ACET is founded on the principles of community-engaged research and the values of equity, diversity and inclusion to ensure its work is relevant and impactful to the diverse Canadian population.

We are shaping the future of clean energy, one community at a time.

We know that our employees play a vital role in our success. In exchange, we offer:
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The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $70,137- $77,330 starting salary determined by the PEA

Performance range: starting salary to max of $91,214 is available through annual performance increases.

• This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

Job Summary

The ACET Project Finance Officer (PFO) provides accounting, reporting and project support services to the ACET program at the University of Victoria funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), as well as initiatives funded through the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRC), the British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF), the LeadingEdge Endowment Fund (LEEF), and the Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan).

Reporting to the Manager Institutional Programs, the position supports a team of Project Officers. This position\'s primary responsibilities are to administer and track expenditures for ACET related projects and support the preparation of financial reports to the funding agencies. This position requires a high level of skill, knowledge, and decision-making ability due to the complexity of projects. The ACET Project Finance Officer responds to enquiries and provides client support to staff, faculty, departments, and institutions.

Key accountabilities for this role include:

• Develop, implement, and monitor financial processes and procedures used to support individual projects and a portfolio of projects. Key processes include tracking project expenditures; valuation of in-kind contributions; and preparing reports.
• Administering approval processes for project purchases, including by partner institutions.
• Tracking project expenditures and reconciling project accounts.
• Performing accounting functions including creation of purchase requisitions, journal entries, and appointment forms.
• Reviewing, analyzing, reconciling, investigating, and correcting errors in complex financial systems including reviewing and preparing journal vouchers, salary transfers and budget entries.
• Participating in special projects.
• Other duties of similar scope.

This position applies Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and other Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applicable.

Job Requirements

This position requires an undergraduate degree and the pre-requisites towards an accounting designation (CPA) with an expectation that the designation will be completed within a reasonable time-frame (3-4 years) plus:

• Three years of pre-designation, professional accounting experience and applied knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles with emphasis on knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience in a large, diverse and sophisticated accounting environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

In addition this position requires:

• Understanding of project management processes
• Excellent organizational skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced computer proficiency
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders

Competency requirements include:

• Remains agile - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Focus on quality - Demonstrated personal effectiveness to take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Builds Relationships - promote collaboration, partnership and cross-organizational activities that share knowledge and pool resources to get things done.
• Provides excellent service - provides reliable and responsive service that builds positive ongoing relationships and supports UVic\'s goal to advance service excellence.

Assets or Preferences:

• Experience in administration of research projects, including budget development and financial management.
• Experience with accounting software, especially Banner and FAST.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.

We acknowledge and respect the L\xc9\x99k\xcc\x93\xca\xb7\xc9\x99\xc5\x8b\xc9\x99n (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the L\xc9\x99k\xcc\x93\xca\xb7\xc9\x99\xc5\x8b\xc9\x99n and WS\xc3\x81NE\xc4\x86 Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity and Diversity Statement UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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