Finance Administrator, Dal Innovates

2 months ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time
Job Summary

Dal Innovates is the strategic lead for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) programming within Dalhousie, delivering I&E programs with a focus on impact-driven innovation, deep science and technology or commercialization of research to students and researchers at Dalhousie and other universities across Atlantic Canada. Reporting to the Dal Innovates Finance Manager, the Financial Administrator will support and facilitate the dynamic innovation offerings at Dalhousie (Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Lab2Market, IdeaHUB, and other programs as they are introduced.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares expenditure claims for government reimbursement agencies. Completes regular financial review of accounts/programs and provides updates, explaining variances and anomalies, for CDL, Dal Innovates, and other I&E offerings. Provides support for managing complex funding relationships with multiple funding agencies and donors, including the provincial government, federal government, private donors, corporate partners etc. Participates in audits on various claims or other ad hoc audits, which can include sourcing and relaying expense information, downloading and organizing payroll data, liaising with both government and Dalhousie administrators and maintaining an organized database. Accumulates and prepares data for financial and metrics reporting for multiple stakeholders including Donors, Senior University Administration, and Government officials.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting, plus three years’ experience in positions requiring financial management and administration as well as programming and coordination (or equivalent combination of training and experience). Demonstrated experience with managing program/project budgets. Demonstrated experience preparing financial reporting/metrics. Experience with similar responsibilities which require multi-tasking, adapting quickly, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Above average ability and experience with Microsoft Excel. Experience with process mapping / troubleshooting processes. Exceptional organizational skills, being able to regularly collaborate and adapt, with above average written and verbal communication skills.

Assets

Experience preparing expenditure claims. Project management training and/or accounting designation.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies in particular:

- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.

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