Finance Business Partner

Job title: Finance Business Partner

Job description: Job Title

Finance Business Partner

Requisition #

997937.2

Job Type

Permanent (for any group)

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location:

MRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Posting

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 38 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis,” which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About Financial Services

Financial Services is responsible for the accurate and timely capture of all financial information for Mount Royal University, Mount Royal Foundation and Mount Royal Childcare Centre.

About the Role

Guided by the departmental and institutional strategic plan, Finance Business Partners recommend and implement change, through developing business process improvements, identifying potential risks, along with developing strategic opportunities for business improvements and identifying training requirements.

Finance Business Partners must also meet the unique needs of the individual departments and related activities to ensure the institutional perspective is considered, along with all relevant constraints (e.g. regulatory compliance) are followed through appropriate accounting treatment, effective internal controls, and reporting of its business activities. Flexibility is required, as the incumbent must constantly evaluate and re-prioritize workload as new initiatives and requirements emerge, all within strict deadlines and varying business cycles.

Reporting to the Director of Resource Planning and Client Service, Finance Business Partners are senior-level professionally designated accountants providing expertise on all general accounting, internal controls and best practices. The incumbent will also provide expertise on general accounting requirements, ensuring relevant, timely and accurate financial reporting for the University is achieved.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of expert financial and analytical support and leadership to ensure relevant, timely and accurate financial reporting, accountability, and decision support.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting needs of departmental units during the annual budget and quarterly reporting cycles.
• Provide expert level advice to all dedicated business areas for the ultimate preparation of audit-ready financial statements and all required external reporting, including Provincial Ministry, conditional funding agencies and other government agencies.
• Provide expert advice on the interpretation, testing, and impact of all relevant financial operational, University wide policies, procedures, government regulations to support and enhance business areas’ operations and strategic initiatives.
• Provide expert level support to business areas through communication and training on available software tools and processes.
• Advise on information systems implementation projects regarding accounting related controls, segregation of duties and reconciliation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration with an accounting major or equivalent (B.Comm) and a current Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) in combination with a minimum of six (6) years’ related experience
• Superior and demonstrated financial accounting knowledge and experience
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting
• Advanced skills in Financial System ERPs and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
• Related experience in a post-secondary institution is an asset
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative environment

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access campus. This is a condition of employment.

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999.pdf).

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.

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