Posted 11 days ago
Analyst, Financial Reporting
@ University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
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Overview
The University of Calgary is hiring a full-time Analyst, Financial Reporting in the VP Finance & Services portfolio, reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting. The role prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for senior administration and the Ministry of Advanced Education, with reconciliations, variance analysis and audit support. The posting states the deadline of November 17, 2026 and that the position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations
- Compile ad hoc financial analysis and reports
- Investigate and resolve transactional anomalies
- Document reporting systems and processes
- Support internal and external auditors
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation completed or in progress
- Related university degree in business, finance, accounting or similar
- Three or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proficiency with ERP systems, spreadsheets and CaseWare
- Meticulous attention to detail
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Finance, Accounting |
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University of Calgary
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 53 |
Job description
Description
The Financial Reporting team within the VP Finance & Services is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Analyst, Financial Reporting.
This position reports to the Manager, Financial Reporting, and will support the financial reporting team who are responsible for providing consultation and support services to the University relating to financial analysis and reporting and process/procedures/policy/systems improvements and development. Financial Reporting develops, analyzes and reports on the monthly/quarterly/annually financial statements for University Senior Administrations and Ministry of Advanced Education.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About The University Of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
The Financial Reporting team within the VP Finance & Services is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Analyst, Financial Reporting.
This position reports to the Manager, Financial Reporting, and will support the financial reporting team who are responsible for providing consultation and support services to the University relating to financial analysis and reporting and process/procedures/policy/systems improvements and development. Financial Reporting develops, analyzes and reports on the monthly/quarterly/annually financial statements for University Senior Administrations and Ministry of Advanced Education.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Overseeing and assisting in performing daily, weekly and monthly routine processes and procedures.
- Compile and perform accurate, timely and meaningful analysis for various ad hoc financial reports.
- Continuously seek to improve financial processes and procedures within the University.
- Ability to initiate, implement and support new or modified approaches, practices and processes in the organization.
- Perform and review monthly reconciliations.
- Identifying, investigating and resolving anomalies in transactional information.
- Documentation of reporting systems and processes.
- Adequate documentation is maintained to support the special projects and reporting. This often requires preparation of working papers and schedules, activity summaries, variance and comparative analysis and reconciliations.
- Provide explanation of documents, provide information and support as required by management and various auditors including internal auditors and the auditor general.
- Stay current on trends and approaches to financial reporting and processes through continued professional development.
- Preparation and submission of monthly investment entries.
- Preparation and review of investment account reconciliations.
- Completion of, or progress toward completion of, the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, combined with a related university degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Three or more years of extensive work experience in progressively more responsible role accounting functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and are capable of building and maintaining productive and supportive working relationships.
- Required to have a high attention to detail and meticulous documentation standards.
- Proficient user of computer software applications, including large integrated enterprise resource planning systems, data warehousing and business intelligence tools, spreadsheets, and CaseWare.
- Previous experience in auditing and/or a public practice accounting firm would be an asset.
- Knowledge of University culture and stakeholders would be an asset.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 3.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About The University Of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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