QSET - Financial Manager

Description

The Queen's Space Engineering Team (QSET) is a large multi-disciplinary team consisting of students from all engineering disciplines, in addition to the Faculty of Arts and Science. QSET designs a prototype Mars Rover for participation in the University Rover Challenge (for more information please visit http://urc.marssociety.org/home). The team also designs a Satellite to enter the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge (for more information please visit https://www.csdcms.ca/). The goal for this team is to launch a project into orbit to perform an actual mission in outer space.

If selected as the Financial Manager, you will be responsible for supporting QSET’s operational financial needs. The successful candidate will work alongside team CTOs to develop and track the financial health of the team. Tracking QSET’s financial health involves developing and maintaining budgets, approving team purchases, and assisting the COO with the financial aspects of grant research and grant writing. The ideal candidate will have an interest in finance with an eye for detail. The Financial Manager will work closely with the COO and CTOs to keep the team on budget. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to hone their financial stewardship skills through understanding and participating in the operational side of the team. The successful candidate will work closely with the outgoing COO and incoming CTOs to develop a financial plan for the design cycle.

The Queen’s Space Engineering Team encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact qset@ engsoc.queensu.ca

APPLY BY: March 28, 2025 at 10:00pm EST

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets with sub-team managers over the summer.
• Maintain accurate budget actuals throughout the year.


• Revise budget during the course of the year if needed.


• Approve all team purchasing, submit cheque requisitions, ensure that members are reimbursed by EngSoc.


• Assist COO with financial aspects of grant writing (Dean’s Donation (Fall/Winter), Shell Experience Grant, etc.)

Requirements

• Experience on a design team, or within an operations role for the Engineering Society. Prior experience as a member of QSET is ideal.


• Strong written communication skills. Applicants may benefit from experience with writing formal reports, grants, process documents, etc.


• Organization and time management skills.


• An interest in the financial aspects of large engineering design projects.