Team Lead, Finance & Administration
University of Alberta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$78,346 - CA$109,186 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide financial leadership and advice to the Amii Director and stakeholders.
- Oversee complex research accounts with multiple funding sources, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and timely financial analysis while proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks.
- Recommend budget allocation strategies and support resource planning to advance the Centre’s priorities.
- Act as the primary financial liaison between the Department of Computing Science and Amii Leadership (Amii CFO & Director of Government Relations & Affairs); reconcile the University’s administrative requirements with Amii’s strategic funding priorities through proactive communication and integrated reporting
- Ensure all activities comply with the granting agencies’ requirements and University policies.
- Lead and oversee the Amii administrative team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Plan and delegate work, ensuring staff have the resources, information, and time needed to manage shifting priorities effectively.
- Anticipate stakeholder needs and identify opportunities to improve processes and services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 8+ years of progressively responsible financial and administrative experience, preferably within a post-secondary environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial statement reconciliation, accounting analysis, and related financial procedures.
- Experience providing budget oversight and financial advisory support to stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis within a Windows environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
- Proven experience leading and overseeing team operations.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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