Financial Analyst

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) modules. Minimum of three years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing general ledger activity, including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliations and Financial Reporting.

Experience in fund accounting, financial control and policy interpretation.

Experience working with different computer systems, including ERPs.

Experience managing staff. UBC FMS certification will be required. Demonstrated financial, analytical and budgetary skills. Ability to interpret data at a high level and to present findings developed from compilation of complex and possibly disparate financial data. Ability to consolidate financial data from various sources into financial statements and reports that are useful for management decision making. Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues and effectively resolve. Ability to analyze and reconcile accounts and to resolve discrepancies. Ability to maintain accuracy and integrity of accounting transactions and financial reporting. Ability to perform complex analyses. Ability to perform workflow analysis and process improvements. Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of University, Hospital and Health Authority accounting systems. Ability to exercise judgment, discretion and diplomacy. Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment. Ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles in an appropriate manner. Ability to exercise judgment, tact discretion and confidentiality in all matters and to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts. Knowledge of contracts, government and UBC policies and regulations, grant administration and procedures related to finance, payroll and audit. Comfortable working with senior management. Able to communicate financial concepts to financial and non-financial managers and scientists. Comfortable working in a fast-paced multicultural environment. Advanced Excel user.