Research Fin Serv Supr in London

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under the supervision of the Financial Manager, the Research Financial Services Supervisor provides financial administrative and management support to researchers. This position will be the researcher’s primary contact for all post-award concerns. This position will liaise with Financial Services and Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), as well as other appropriate units within the University. This position interacts with staff at all levels, including academic, administrative and support staff to provide guidance and training. As the supervisor of the Faculty’s FST Office you will be expected to guide the team during any roll-out of projects initiated by central and the Faculty.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Management
  • Supervises the FST including training and development and delegation of tasks.
  • Understand and interpret University’s and Granting Agency’s policies, guidelines and procedures.
  • Enforce compliance within policies to ensure required controls are adhered to.
  • Review fund balances and expiry dates in collaboration with Research Financial Management Services (RFMS) and Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) for planning purposes and ensure continuity/renewal of FOAPAL account where applicable.
  • Validate expenditures for compliance with policies and regulations applicable to external Sponsors and University, using reporting tools and protocols advocated by Financial Services.
  • Periodically review the FFM’s financial statements to identify and correct potential wrong charges, this may include salary commitments and coordinating with Human Resources to ensure compliance with termination notices where necessary.
  • Where necessary, meet with the FFM on a periodic basis to ensure the financial position across all funding sources is understood.
  • Liaise with RFMS when prompted for assistance with resolution of fund over-expenditures, filing of financial reports to Sponsors and other relevant information related to the fund activities.
  • Analyze with the budget aspect of any new grant applications in conjunction with the pre-award offices.
  • Regularly run control reports to ensure sound financial management of all researchers funds.
  • Assist the Financial Officer in promoting and implementing practices which support sound record retention.
  • Act as reviewer and approver for various financial transactions including but not limited to advances, expense reports, and salary charges.
• Communication
  • Disseminate all important communiques from Central Administrative offices to local users to ensure full communication of important messages.
  • Communicate University and Granting Agencies policies & procedures to promote compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Training
  • Provide guidance and training to local users/members on financial affairs and policy implementation to ensure best practices are followed for financial transactions including Expense Reimbursements, PCards, BSA, MMP, etc.
  • Provide training and support to roll out new systems or tools.
  • Act as the help desk to local users.

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 # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience: DEC III 3 Years Related Experience / Annual Salary:(MPEX Grade 02) $55, $65, $75,570.00

Job Profile: MPEX-FIN1B - Accounting - Professional 1 (Excluded Hours per Week: 33.75 (Full time Supervisor: Finance Manager Position End Date (If applicable): Deadline to Apply: 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.