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Senior Financial Analyst, Project Maintenance, Financial Reporting

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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5+ years work experience in various accounting and analyst functions
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Description

The Financial Reporting within Finance is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Senior Financial Analyst, Project Maintenance.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Maintenance, the Senior Financial Analyst, Project Maintenance is a senior member of the financial reporting project maintenance team, that is responsible for overseeing the University's project masterdata, delegation of work, training, system and workflow enhancements, and user acceptance testing. This position will also assist in obtaining, compiling and reviewing various documentation for internal control requests. The incumbent will develop working relationships with other areas of the University to gain understanding of processes in order to identify issues and provide recommendations for solutions.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

  • Overseeing the University's project masterdata, staff training, and other duties as required
  • Executing and overseeing project maintenance process documentation
  • Support internal control requests, including compiling and reviewing various documentation
  • Oversee workflow and requests completed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Implement and support change and continuous process improvements successfully to meet the current and emerging needs of the University.
  • Support Manager, Project Maintenance on daily project maintenance tasks and inquiries
  • Successful and timely completion of special projects and assignments.
  • Conduct analysis on questions, initiatives and key concerns of senior management quickly and knowledgeably.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) with a related university degree or enrolment in the CPA Professional Education Program recommended
  • 5+ years work experience in various accounting and analyst functions
  • Practical experience reviewing masterdata, transactions, and using professional judgement to make recommendations for changes.
  • Understanding of accounting principles as they relate to the recording of financial activities required
  • Self-motivated and proactive individual who will excel in an environment with high volume of work and focus on continuous process improvements.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Expertise in highly complex and technical financial concepts.
  • Intermediate to Expert user of computer software applications, including Power BI, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PeopleSoft financial systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven track record of developing relationships with stakeholders in changing environments

Application Deadline: October 22, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 3 of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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Responsibilities

Oversee the University's project master data, maintenance workflows, documentation, staff training, and related process improvements. Support internal control requests and management inquiries through analysis, documentation review, and recommendations, while assisting the Project Maintenance Manager with daily tasks and special projects.

Requirements

A related university degree and a CPA designation are recommended, or the candidate may be enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program; at least five years of accounting or analyst experience is required. Candidates should have accounting knowledge, experience reviewing master data and transactions, strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Power BI, Microsoft Office, and PeopleSoft financial systems.

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounting
  • Internal Controls
  • Process Documentation
  • Workflow Management
  • Staff Training
  • Change Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Professional Judgment
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • PeopleSoft Financial Systems

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Data & Analytics
  • Education
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • CPA
  • CPA Professional Education Program
  • Financial Reporting
  • Project Maintenance
  • Project Master Data
  • Accounting Principles
  • Financial Activities
  • Internal Controls
  • Process Documentation
  • Workflow Management
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Change Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Professional Judgment
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • PeopleSoft Financial Systems
  • Stakeholder Relationships
  • Higher Education

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