Job Title
Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis
Job Type
Permanent
Union
Management
Position Classification
MLV3 Management
Salary Grade
FT or PT
Full-time
Hybrid Work
This position is ineligible
Position End Date (if applicable)
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About this Position
About the Role
The Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis reports to the Director, Finance
and has a dual accountability to the Director, Budgets and Resource Planning.
This role leads, plans and manages all internal and external financial
reporting, forecasting and analysis functions. The Manager, Financial
Reporting and Analysis will develop strong internal controls and drive
continuous improvement to ensure efficient financial processes.
The role oversees and manages responsibilities related to:
Financial reporting: ensuring accuracy of financial reports, including the
annual financial statements
Internal controls
Implementation of accounting standards
The annual audit
Institutional financial statements
Capital planning and reporting
Quarterly forecasting and variance analysis
Internal reporting to support Executive and Board decision making
Provide leadership and guidance to staff working on above noted tasks.
As a management role the work, as outlined below, and decision making is
largely independent with general guidelines provided and review performed by
the Director, Finance or the Director, Budgets and Resource Planning. This
work is also typically reviewed by the AVP Finance before subsequent inclusion
in the Executive Leadership Team or Board of Governors materials, or
submission to the Provincial Government. Key deliverables include, but not
limited to:
Annual audit
Annual institutional financial statements
Other annual external reports
Annual capital planning and prioritization
Quarterly internal reporting
Monthly financial close
Continuous assessment and improvement of processes and internal controls
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Operational Efficiency
Develop, implement and manage multi year strategic priorities for capital
planning and related reporting functions to support alignment with the
Institutional strategic plan; provide leadership and vision for strategic
capital initiatives.
Management of financial reporting and forecasting systems, providing
oversight to the integrity and security of the system and the provision of
guidance to all divisions and business units through the development of
their area forecasts and financial analysis.
Lead and manage ongoing improvements to procedures and enhancements to
computerized systems, business processes, internal controls, and policies
to promote efficiency, adequate safeguarding of resources, ensure
compliance, and maximize effectiveness of forecasts and variance analysis
at the Institutional and departmental level.
Collaborate and engage with other post-secondary institutions to learn
about best practices and sector-wide trends.
Support the AVP Finance, Director, Finance, and Director, Budgets and
Resource Planning in strategic plan implementation, financial information
requests, decision making and forecasts and financial analysis.
Forecasting & Financial Analysis
Manage the provision of quarterly forecasting, variance analysis and
strategic financial analysis across all areas of the University.
Provide guidance, direction and leadership to Finance Business Officers,
Faculty Finance officers, and others involved in forecasting, variance
analysis and internal reporting.
Lead the Finance Business Partners and Faculty Finance Officers through
the analysis, translation, and delivery of complex financial data into
clear, accessible insights for academic and administrative leaders.
Manage production of all statistical and financial information related to
forecasting and variance analysis which supports faculty, division and
institutional level decision making.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Manage the delivery of all required month-end, quarter-end, and year-end
reports in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with
departmental and University deadlines.
Lead the continuous improvement and standardization of internal quarterly
reporting at a faculty, division and institutional level, supporting
decision making through consistent presentation of information across all
levels.
Review annual financial statements and prepare working papers to support
the annual financial statements audit. Coordinate the interim and annual
audit with the Office of the Auditor General.
Manage and ensure department quality standards on all reconciliations and
financial reporting schedules.
Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive auditable accounting records
for the University's general ledger.
Develops financial information reports to provide current, important and
relevant information for senior management in order to assist them in
assessing resources and to help make sound business decisions.
Research and resolve accounting issues including evaluation and
implementation of new accounting standards.
Capital and Reserve Management
Coordinate capital planning and prioritization processes including
reporting spend and quarterly projections.
Manage, review, and ensure accuracy of the capital continuity schedule.
Manage ongoing monitoring and reporting of internal reserve allocations
and commitments.
Oversight of capital grants and related entries including earned and
deferred capital contributions.
Staff Management
Manage all human resource activities; recruitment and hiring of staff;
coordination of new staff orientation; communication of priorities and
direction for meeting objectives; conduct employee appraisals, discipline,
and all other related human resource requirements.
Determines resources required to fulfil operational requirements, develops
staffing plan, and recommends staffing levels to accomplish objectives,
including revisions to staffing levels as necessary as financial reporting
requirements change.
Qualifications
University Bachelor's degree.
Accounting designation is required, CPA designation or equivalent.
6 to 10 years of progressive experience in multiple and varied complex
scenarios in a higher education environment, in addition to progressive
experience in managing a team.
Extensive experience in managing technology related controls in
conjunction with financial accounting and internal controls requires a
thorough understanding of the various accounting cycles.
Proven ability to manage the implementation of new systems, processes, and
technologies, including the ability to collaborate and lead employees
through consideration of potential impacts, apply change management
skills, as well as evaluate criteria and constraints that are inherent in
a large, publicly funded organization.
Complex accounting expertise for resource planning and financial reporting
in the post-secondary industry.
Strong understanding, knowledge, and experience with Public Sector
Accounting Standards.
Strong management, leadership, interpersonal communication, proven ability
to effectively handle conflict management and negotiation.
Attention to detail, analytical, organizational, problem resolution
skills.
Strong ability to prioritize amongst equally important requirements.
Ability to interpret and enforce University policies.
Ability to provide sound judgement and logic to decision making.
Salary: $114,988 - $158,680 per annum
Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted
document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name,
Position Title, Requisition Number.pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator,
4321.pdf).
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens,
permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada
will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview
will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your
application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise
frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to
view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please
notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation
request.
About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal
University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized
university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on
teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre
programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of
liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate
research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time
and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37
majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health,
Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student
body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves
Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with
over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to
lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and
Strategic Plan.
What We Offer
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success.
We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary
institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many
intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the
whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity,
creating a rich and inclusive workplace.
Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the
individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs
encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total
compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid
vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our
fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be
eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending
accounts, and disability benefits.
Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and
pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists
and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including
personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments
and certifications for students, employees and the public.
