Financial Analyst

Carleton University View all jobs

Ottawa, ON
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

TERM Assignment:Carleton University also welcomes applications from continuing employees. If a Continuing employee is the successful candidate, this assignment will be considered a Term Assignment, and the successful candidate must obtain a leave of absence from their current and substantive position, where applicable. Permission for such leave must not be unreasonably withheld.Please note that this posting will be active until the position is filled.Be cautious of third-party websites that may not be authorized to collect applications and your information on the university's behalf. To ensure your application is securely received, please apply directly through our official online application system.Job Number:J0724-0063Job Title:Financial AnalystJob Type:Term Full TimeDepartment:Financial ServicesJob Category:Financial ServicesNumber of Positions:1Salary (with Salary Rate):74,328.00 - 96,626.00/YearAssignment Duration From:02/03/2026Assignment Duration To:26/05/2028Employee Group:Non-UnionSalary Level:NU04Hours Per Week:35Date Position Available:02/03/2026About Carleton UniversityCarleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada's most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university's smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.The university's is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton's strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for delivering research financial and budget services for large scale, complex, strategic, national and international multi-year externally funded projects. Reporting to the Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the principle investigator (PI) to actively monitors the financial integrity of projects to minimize financial risks and maximize funding resources, as well as interpreting University and Sponsor Agency Agreements, policies, best practices, guidelines, and reporting standards. Responsible for large scale, international projects involve the understanding and managing of International Standards to comply with complex analysis, reporting and auditing requirements.Qualifications:The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, and processes including financial and regulatory reports
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and specific public sector accounting standards
Knowledge on International accounting standards
Knowledge of relevant CRA legislation
Knowledge of controller's office as well as the broader university offices, academic units, departments, and divisions
Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific and enterprise software, and technology devices

Education and Experience:The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

Completion of bachelor's degree in commerce or Accounting
CPA designation preferred
Five (5) years experience working in a similar role, within a university or public sector setting.
Two (2) years of management or supervisory experience.
One (1) year experience working with budget, project accounting and analysis, and financial management.

HR Note:Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.Health and Safety RequirementsThis position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.You must before attempting to apply for any postion.Please confirm that you have updated your candidate profile, if you are a returning applicant. Please note your profile includes important screening information.

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