Job Description

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Position Summary:
The incumbent will perform and organize activities to support the daily operations of the Desautels Faculty of Management by ensuring that accounting administration functions are carried out in accordance with established goals and objectives. Administers operating and other funds ensuring adherence to internal and external account policies and procedures, or contract obligations and performs budget and accounting functions and assists with the preparation of budgets as well as financial reports. Responsible for the daily financial administration of operating, self-funded and gifts funds, including Executive and Master Programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer Faculty funds, with responsibility for monitoring the cash balances and related activities such as disbursements.
- Verify and approve Expense Reimbursements in Workday. Validate expenditures and verify documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies' rules and regulations.
- Review financial reports and organize quarterly reconciliation meetings for units and departments.
- Analyze, prepare and review financial reports and statements for all types of funds: operating, self-funded and endowed and direct gifts.
- Oversee and train support staff assisting with accounting functions.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Experience with and strong understanding of University budgetary accounting system. Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, and decision-making skills. Proven ability to problem-solve and meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Demonstrated ability to work in a Microsoft Office environment using Workday, Minerva, Banner FIS, Crystal Reports, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications. English (spoken and written), French (spoken).
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
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Minimum Education and Experience: DEC III Related Experience /
Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level G) $31.19 - $38.65
Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor: Associate Director - Finance
Position End Date (If applicable): 2027-01-31
Deadline to Apply: 2026-01-27
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

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