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| Reference #: | 23040 |
| Position Type: | Contract |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Experience: | 5 Years |
| Education: | University Degree |
Job Description
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
To provide effective financial leadership, services, information and stewardship in support of the academic, research and service activities of Western’s community.
The Assistant Controller provides support to the Director and Controller in overseeing the financial accounting and control system for the University, and provides financial guidance and advice to senior staff of the University (AVPs, Administrative Officers, Financial Officers). The Assistant Controller will also develop policies and procedures for the financial administration of the University that implement best practices for financial management. This role works closely with the Financial Services team to deliver financial services to the University community and will act as a change agent for financial procedures and administration, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls within Financial Services and the University.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree in a related field (Finance, Economics, Business)
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Experience:
- 5 years’ experience in an accounting role, managing financial reporting, taxation and compliance
- Experience in a public sector or educational institution is preferred
- Experience with complex financial reporting and consolidations, including experience completing NPO financial statements is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statement preparation and their application to financial reporting for non-profit organizations
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical and moral values in support of the University
- Knowledge of control frameworks and proper control procedures, and enterprise-wide risk management
- Knowledge of the legal framework(s) and governance in which the University operates, and tax law including taxable benefits and indirect taxes as they apply to not for profit entities
- Good knowledge of tax regulations (Income Tax, HST)
- Working knowledge of PS Query, PS Financials and Caseware, visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI
- Ability to deal confidentially with information that has financial, political, regulatory and reputational implications
- Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals
- Ability to analyze exposures and make recommendations to decrease financial risk
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge of spreadsheet and database software and auditing strategies for financial transaction data
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and to work effectively and efficiently with internal and external clients at all levels of the organization
- Ability to collaborate with team members to resolve issues in an effective and timely manner
- Strong negotiation skills to confer with different parties with vested interests
Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference #23040, by midnight on June 30, 2021.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
To provide effective financial leadership, services, information and stewardship in support of the academic, research and service activities of Western’s community.
The Assistant Controller provides support to the Director and Controller in overseeing the financial accounting and control system for the University, and provides financial guidance and advice to senior staff of the University (AVPs, Administrative Officers, Financial Officers). The Assistant Controller will also develop policies and procedures for the financial administration of the University that implement best practices for financial management. This role works closely with the Financial Services team to deliver financial services to the University community and will act as a change agent for financial procedures and administration, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls within Financial Services and the University.
Qualifications
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree in a related field (Finance, Economics, Business)
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Experience:
- 5 years’ experience in an accounting role, managing financial reporting, taxation and compliance
- Experience in a public sector or educational institution is preferred
- Experience with complex financial reporting and consolidations, including experience completing NPO financial statements is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial statement preparation and their application to financial reporting for non-profit organizations
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical and moral values in support of the University
- Knowledge of control frameworks and proper control procedures, and enterprise-wide risk management
- Knowledge of the legal framework(s) and governance in which the University operates, and tax law including taxable benefits and indirect taxes as they apply to not for profit entities
- Good knowledge of tax regulations (Income Tax, HST)
- Working knowledge of PS Query, PS Financials and Caseware, visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI
- Ability to deal confidentially with information that has financial, political, regulatory and reputational implications
- Ability to prioritize and oversee multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are clearly linked to the organization's strategy and goals
- Ability to analyze exposures and make recommendations to decrease financial risk
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with knowledge of spreadsheet and database software and auditing strategies for financial transaction data
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and to work effectively and efficiently with internal and external clients at all levels of the organization
- Ability to collaborate with team members to resolve issues in an effective and timely manner
- Strong negotiation skills to confer with different parties with vested interests
Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference #23040, by midnight on June 30, 2021.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwo.ca or phone 519-661-2194.
