Salary :
$90,170 - 135,250 yearly
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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Director, Finance is responsible for the comprehensive financial management of all Faculty departments and clinics, including oversight of operating, special, endowment, and research funds within the deanery. Working collaboratively with academic, research, and administrative leaders, the role oversees the financial implications of Faculty objectives and ensures decisions are informed by both academic and administrative financial considerations. The Associate Director, Finance, also manages and develops a team of professional and administrative support staff.
Primary Responsibilities:
Other Qualifying Skills And/Or Abilities:
Accounting degree and extensive knowledge and experience of budgeting and financial management and analysis.
Graduate degree in related field and / or finance designation is a strong asset (CPA, CMA or CGA).
5+ years of work experience at a management level in a large academic, public or private institution is a strong asset.
Knowledge of McGill fund types (or other University) including experience working with research grants is a strong asset
Demonstrated ability in creating comprehensive financial statements; preparing reports for financial auditors; working with complex formulas and creating detailed professional reports.
Service-oriented with excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish productive working relationships quickly.
Combines robust managerial leadership and strategic business insight with a consistently empathetic and people‑centered leadership approach.
Exemplifies excellence in fostering collaboration and driving high‑performing teamwork across diverse groups.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven organizational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Proven experience working in a computerized environment using word-processing, databases, spreadsheets and presentation software.
Demonstrated ability to listen actively with strong oral and written communication skills in both English and French.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Competitive vacation policy
Two (2) personal days
Two (2) floating holidays
Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
Paid time off over the December holiday period
Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4.
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McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
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