Manager, Finance

Job title: Manager, Finance

Job description: Reporting to the CCfV’s Director, the Manager, Finance is a key position that supports the Director of Finance in the health and stewardship of CCfV financial performance. This includes but is not limited to the Clinical Trials and Research Centre Evaluation Unit, the Challenge Unit, CIRN, SOS and other National Research Networks, the CCfV Infrastructure, and Laboratories.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide comptrollership functions to ensure finances are managed according to legislation, policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles, including financial administration of CCfV’s multiple research budgets including operating, grants, contract, and special purpose accounts.
• Manage accounting entries and liaise with Dalhousie, IWK and NSH research accounting services to ensure full and accurate accounting records. Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements.
• Manage and coordinate payroll services, including overseeing CCfV payroll to ensure all payments are made accurately and on time and monitor study accounts at Dalhousie, NSH, and IWK to ensure sufficient funding for monthly payroll obligations. Provide advice and assistance on payroll allocation across studies and human resource planning and management issues.
• Assist in managing and updating the project and time capture system to ensure accuracy of information.
• Provide leadership and direction to Finance staff, including delegating tasks, responding to staff inquiries and providing overall direction.
• Evaluate performance and provide training and development opportunities for Finance staff. Directly supervise two finance clerks.

Note

The successful applicant will primarily work remotely, with occasional presence in-person on-campus to meet client needs and operation requirements.

Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Commerce/Accounting, with a minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience, preferably within a university, hospital, or comparable research setting (or equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. A professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, CMA), and/or MBA/MPA are considered assets. Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: generally accepted accounting principles, project management principles, computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word processing programs, preparation of financial statements, reports, and fund accounting, office administration, and an understanding of a medical research environment. Proficient computer skills are required. Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy is required. Demonstrated excellence in communication and relationship building are required, along with superior problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program.
Application Consideration
Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 07/08/2022
Close Date 07/15/2022
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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