Financial Reporting Specialist

1 month ago

Kingston, Ontario, Canada Queen's University Full time
Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director, Financial Analysis and Reporting, the Financial Reporting Officer plays a critical role in the preparation of the university's financial statements and related management and statutory reports. This position requires leadership and expertise on matters of financial stewardship, including the preparation of the university's various reporting requirements, financial analysis, and planning and budgeting as required by senior management and the Board of Trustees and Committees.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support in the preparation of the university's financial statements and all related entities, including the preparation of year-end working paper files for the external auditors.
  • Prepare full-cycle budget and planning financial materials, including staffing plans, in support of multiple diverse operations.
  • Perform financial and accounting duties, including processing financial transactions and overseeing account management.
  • Identify, create, and generate appropriate and relevant management reports based on required needs.
  • Coordinate workflow and determine priorities as necessary, guiding, advising, and leading employees.
Requirements
  • University degree in Commerce or Business Administration, plus a professional accounting designation in good standing, such as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
  • Several years of experience in progressively responsible positions in an accounting/advisory capacity, preferably in a university or large institution environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, client service orientation, and ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Strong skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel.
Special Skills
  • Advanced auditing and analysis skills to prepare detailed financial reports and accurate statements.
  • Analytical, interpretive, and accounting skills to provide financial management, monitor, and make budget recommendations and follow accounting and audit policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work with complex accounting procedures.
Decision Making
  • Determine how accounting problems and errors should be corrected based on professional accounting knowledge.
  • Determine the appropriate tax treatment of accounting transactions based on knowledge of government laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Make independent decisions as an integral part of daily duties.

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