University of New Brunswick

Closing Date: June 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Financial Services

The Finance team is a group of approximately 65 people who lead, direct, and develop strategic and operational planning for the university's financial services, reporting, investing, financing, procurement, payroll, research financial management and budgeting administration. You will be part of a motivated team of professionals who are always striving to provide proactive analysis and solutions; and deliver support services that enable successful achievement of the university's goals and objectives.

WHAT WE OFFER

Full-time | Continuing | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $67,630 - $91,301 per annum as of July 1, 2024

YOUR FOCUS

Reporting to the Director, Financial Accounting & Reporting Services. This position is required to have an accounting designation and to maintain up to date financial technical skills and accounting knowledge to ensure they provide well-researched, balanced, and supported information and advice.

• Assist with the preparation of monthly and year-end funds format financial statements and reports and variance analysis.
• Work closely with external auditors and provide specialized reports as requested to assist with the year-end audit.
• Interpret, analyze, and consolidate financial data from various sources into financial reports to support unit leaders in decision making.
• Accountable for managing the month end and year-end General Ledger processes.
• Assist with the preparation of external and regulatory financial reports, such as the CAUBO Financial Information return, CRA and IRS charitable status returns.
• Ensure the on-going maintenance of a logical General Ledger structure and corresponding chart of accounts.
• Support and provide input on the development and implementation of University wide internal controls, financial policies, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and the consistent application of related procedures.
• Work closely with Information Technology Services to maintain appropriate access security to financial information.
• Participate, as required, on implementation teams to enhance integration of the Colleague Financial system.
• Provide training as required on financial systems, processes, and policies.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant discipline with a Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (CPA)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

Additional Strengths

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience providing financial analysis and policy interpretation.
• Fund accounting experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated business skills with an emphasis on business analysis, process review and analytical skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to co-ordinate multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations preferred).
• Advanced Excel user