Finance Manager

The University of Ottawa—A crossroads of cultures and ideas

The University of Ottawa is home to a dynamic community of over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroad of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We believe in the power of representation, and that increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff supports this objective. Our goal is to provide students with the best possible learning experience, in an environment that reflects the diversity of its people, their ideas, and their identities.

We are one of Canada’s top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today’s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. Our employees come together around the shared purpose of constant improvement, personal development, service excellence, teamwork and a passion for learning with a desire to make uOttawa and the world a better place. Everyone's contributions are valued, we all play a part in making uOttawa a world-class institution. Most importantly, we make it possible for you to achieve your full potential. Because at uOttawa, you belong
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**Position purpose**:
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the incumbent will provide the faculty or service with leadership in the sound management of its financial resources. Establish, improve and update the faculty or service’s financial management framework, including monitoring and controlling financial activities. Provide guidance, training, expert advice, support and recommendations to management and other members of the faculty or service in relation to financial management

**In this role, your responsibilities will include**:
**Financial Management**: Plans and coordinates the budgeting process, conducts analyses and issues budget forecasts. Ensures that funds are available and recommends appropriate measures to members of the faculty or service. Ensures that the Faculty or Service complies with the financial policies, administrative procedures and guidelines of the University and funding agencies to ensure the sound management of the faculty or service’s finances.

**Expert Consulting**: Provides expert advice to members of the Faculty or Service in relation to financial and accounting operations, as well as associated policies and procedures so that internal system controls are efficient and effective. Trains and coaches faculty staff with financial responsibilities to ensure that their financial operations are consistent and properly conducted.

**Policies and Procedures**: Develops and implements new work processes, procedures and methods, and modifies existing ones, for all members of the faculty or service to improve operational efficiency and ensure that financial operations comply with the policies, guidelines and laws governing the University.

**Communication and Liaison**: Develops, implements and maintains effective communication channels with all members of the faculty or service when it comes to internal financial operations, procedures and processes to ensure that financial transactions and financial reports are consistent and comprehensive. Liases with central administration in order to respond to external auditors’ requests. Serves on various committees and working groups in order to share useful information and help improve university policies, procedures and financial processes.

**Human Resources Management**: Hires, supervises and evaluates direct reports, and ensures that they have the training and tools needed to efficiently and effectively do their jobs. Applies human resources management procedures and regulations.

**What you will bring**:
University degree in accounting, finance or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Minimum seven years of demonstrated experience in a similar role

Professional accounting accreditation an asset

Knowledge of business administration processes and practices, including financial planning and budgeting

Knowledge of financial planning principles, policies, procedures and practices

Knowledge of legal and fiscal provisions, as well as compensation-related regulations and procedures

Thorough knowledge of the administrative structure and governance of a large organization (preferably in a university setting) an asset

Experience supervising teams

Experience working in an environment with multiple labour unions an asset

Autonomy and discretion

Critical and analytical thinking

Bilingualism - English and French (spoken and written)

**Key Competencies at uOttawa**:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOt