Finance Officer

3 weeks ago

Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Finance Officer**:
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) is a rapidly expanding Institute based at the University of Saskatchewan. Our **Vision** is **a world where everyone has access to safe and nutritious food**. GIFS strives to achieve this bold vision by investing in our talent and collaborating with others. In line with our **Mission, we will work with our employees, partners, and stakeholders to discover, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.**

We are guided by our **Values** of**:Innovation. Excellence. Collaboration. Integrity. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.**

**Primary Purpose**
The Financial Officer is part of the GIFS finance team that provides financial services to a wide variety of stakeholders and works closely with USask units, as required.

**Nature of the Work**
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will assist with financial reporting and analytics for GIFS and its research programs. Services are provided to a wide range of stakeholders, including the GIFS Board of Directors, senior leadership, staff, researchers, as well as various funding institutions. You will work closely with USask departments including, Finance, Research Excellence & Innovation, and Research Acceleration & Strategic Initiatives. Finally, you will interact with external auditors.

**Accountabilities**
- Prepare detailed account reconciliations and provide high-level analysis.
- Prepare financial reporting for various research programs and external funders.
- Develop and maintain annual budget and periodic forecast - variance analysis, educating stakeholders, reporting.
- Ensure that research program budgets and funds are administered in accordance with university policies and funder guidelines.
- Build, implement, and revise processes and adequate financial controls are effective and efficient.
- Assist with the annual external audit.
- Prepare invoices and administer accounts receivable
- Lead by example with a commitment to continuous improvement and GIFS values.
- Other accountabilities as assigned.

**Education**
A relevant university degree, preferably in Commerce, Business, Accounting, or related field, along with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in general accounting, financial management and budgeting, and financial planning and analysis. A professional accounting designation is considered a strong asset.

**Experience**
- Demonstrated progression in level of responsibility including financial reporting under GAAP, as well as internal managerial reporting which includes budget composition and analysis as well as financial data analytics.
- Knowledge of restricted fund accounting policies
- Experience preparing financial reports using conventional reporting tools and advanced Excel functions is necessary.
- Knowledge of university core financial (Unifi), and federal Tri-Agency programs would be valuable assets.
- Previous experience with continuous improvement

**Skills**
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to mine an enterprise financial system for information and translate complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders in a clear manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships that support exceptional collaboration, exercising tact and judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively within a high achieving team environment.
- Sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and professional integrity.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and present information with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse working environment.

**Department**: Global Institute for Food Security
**Status**: Term 16 months Maternity leave replacement of upto 16 months, with the possibility of extension
**Employment Group**: ASPA
**Shift**: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary**: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64,107.00 - 100,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Salary Family (if applicable)**:Specialist Professional
**Salary Phase/Band**:Phase 2
**Posted Date**: 4/26/2023
**Closing Date**: 5/31/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
**Number of Openings**:1
**Work Location**:May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

**Criminal Record Check**:Not Applicable
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Not Applicable
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's **health and safety requirements** for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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