Reporting to the Manager of Financial Services, this position is responsible for financial administration of research and special project accounts along with management oversight of all external (non-student) accounts receivable. The incumbent will perform work that requires complex problem solving skills, strong analytical abilities, extensive organizational knowledge, sound judgment and expertise in technical financial concepts. The incumbent will also assist in the management and supervisory duties of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and assistance in financial monitoring, budgeting and cash flow development for research and special project accounts
• Provide leadership in process management and supervision of regular reconciliation and analysis of research and special project accounts
• Maintain close involvement in the analysis and claims process for high value and complex projects
• Review and ensure financial reports, claims and invoices are prepared and sent on a timely basis
• Coordinate  responses to audit requests and financial inquiries
• Provide guidance in contract development, including risk assessment, financial planning, payment and invoicing schedules
• Co-ordinate effective communication and collaboration with the Office of Research Services (ORS), staff, faculty, project personnel, and external funding agencies
• Manage the overall billing and collection effort of non-student accounts receivables for the organization
• Prepare account receivable performance reports for management
• Guide, coach and supervise the accounts receivable staff
• Develop processes to streamline the deposit and billing functions to meet university requirements while implementing best practices. Coordinate activities to ensure effective integration with other administrative work units
• Assist the manager in meeting the objectives and targets of the Finance department and various projects
• Provide management oversight of the department in the absence of the manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The incumbent will have a professional accounting designation (CPA) with a related university degree
• A minimum of 3 years accounting experience, preferably in a University or similar setting
• Experience in accounts receivable management in a large organization would be an asset
• Demonstrated experience and skills in management and supervision
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with research accounting would be an asset
• The ability to negotiate and work with external funding agencies and department heads
• Detailed knowledge of and experience working with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets and database query programs
• Exceptional  analytical skills