Who We Are

• We are Canada's engaged university, defined by our dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and far-reaching community engagement.
• We are unconventional, fearless, compassionate, approachable, and ready.
• We celebrate the diversity of people, ideas, and cultures.

About the Role

Reports to the Director of Finance in the VPRI Office with a strong team to support the Research Offices. We have a great hybrid arrangement primarily working in the office 2 days a week. We value work-life balance and although we have busier times in the year, we are mindful of employee work culture. This position will be very much centered around the management of projects related to Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) including BCKDF financial reporting.

We're looking for a highly self-motivated individual to work with other CFI team members to keep projects on scope, on budget and on time. It's an opportunity to suggest and implement process efficiencies so that the team can run as smooth as possible.

The ideal candidate welcomes working collaboratively with the team members with the goal of being on target of budget, timeline, and scope. The candidate should also be very self-motivated as it is a hybrid work arrangement. Also, with the reporting work involved the CFI FA should be comfortable with identifying and flagging projects that looks like they may not be reaching its goal. This way the team can mitigate any problems as early as possible and get projects back on track.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a professional accounting designation (CPA), and five years of related work experience, including experience in financial management within a corporate or university environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent financial, budget management, accounting, and administrative skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
• Ability to provide consultative advice and to collaborate with others
• Ability to exercise mature judgement and initiative

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is 1 year from start date.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [email protected].

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