Financial Analyst, Trust (Full-time, Term)

Job Title

Financial Analyst, Trust (Full-time, Term)

About the University

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives.

We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people.

Together, we transform lives and communities.

Position Details

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting, the Financials’ Analyst’s function is to act as a financial consultant and partner with various University departments to assist in the administration of their program delivery as well as complete activities within Financial Services that support the institution.

Through the financial consultant role, the analyst will be instrumental in adding value by providing financial accounting, analysis, budget preparation, process advice, training, risk identification and mitigation, internal control review and recommendation, and proactive support primarily to the units that administer and report on the use of trust funds.

Within our department, this challenging role will be responsible for complex accounting and analytical functions, account reconciliations, yearend working papers, processing or approving accounting transactions and various projects as they arise. As a department, we encourage critical thinking, questioning and recommendations from all staff to strengthen our processes, services and team.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a University degree and an accounting designation, plus a minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, experience working in a collaborative role and superior organizational skills to manage multiple demands. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment where it is critical that the successful candidate be able to adapt to change, handle a workload with multiple, competing deadlines, and be able to respond positively and professionally to the pressures of change of course and new assignments.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

$66,716.84 - $83,930.19 annually

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

$66,716.84 - $101,143.54 annually (APO - Grade 3)

Campus

Lethbridge

Employment Group

APO

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