Financial Analyst
Acadia University - 2 Jobs
Wolfville, NS
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Position: Financial Analyst
Department: Financial Services
Position Type: AUPAT 5, Full-time, Permanent
Date Posted: May 29, 2026
Application Deadline: June 14, 2026 at 11:59pm
Competition #: 26-07-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $58,461 -$68,778.
Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 4 weeks' vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.
Acadia is seeking a Financial Analyst within the Department of Financial Services to play a key role in supporting the University's financial management and research accounting activities. This position serves as one of the primary points of contact within Financial Services for researchers and their supporting staff, providing financial guidance, reporting support, and assistance with university financial systems.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, the Financial Analyst will support the administration and financial management of research grants and funding, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and the accuracy of financial reporting. The role is responsible for research invoicing, managing research receivables, reconciling financial reports, and coordinating with external funding agencies and organizations.
The Financial Analyst will develop and maintain comprehensive research accounts receivable reporting, while also supporting the development of processes and procedures for integrating data from Colleague Finance into research financial reporting tools. Working closely with the Manager, Research Accounting, the position contributes to the effective financial oversight and administration of all research accounting activities.
In addition, the Financial Analyst will collaborate with other members of the Finance team and provide project management support for various departmental initiatives and projects.
- Completion of a post-secondary program with a concentration in accounting or business is required.
- Enrolment in, or willingness to pursue, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is considered an asset.
- Experience working with relational database accounting systems is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Experience delivering training or supporting system users is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with demonstrated accuracy, sound judgement, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial information to a variety of stakeholders.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at [email protected].
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Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq. This territory is covered by the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which the Mi'kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on, means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.
Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, Black and African Nova Scotians, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application, you are invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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