Financial Operations & Analysis Assistant (Finance)

TL;DR

Financial Operations & Analysis Assistant (Finance): Directing and governing key financial operations and analytical functions for the Department of Paediatrics with an accent on budget development, quarterly forecasting, and operational oversight. Focus on ensuring reporting integrity, policy compliance, and providing strategic financial advisory to senior leadership.

Location: hirify.global, Canada

Salary: $5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading research university committed to excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff, and students.

What you will do

• Manage budget development inputs and execute quarterly forecasting for hirify.global and PHSA portfolios.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee end-to-end accounting outcomes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and revenue recognition.
• Direct month-end and year-end close activities and evaluate internal control effectiveness.
• Provide operational oversight for departmental accounts receivable, bill-back, and cost recovery functions.
• Advise faculty and research staff on grants and contracts, monitoring spending and identifying financial risks.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Completion of at least 7 of the 14 CPA academic prerequisites.
• Minimum of two years of related financial experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups), Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience with large enterprise ERP systems such as Workday Finance and PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of GST/PST/HST rules applicable to university and health authority transactions.
• Experience with fund accounting and applying GAAP principles.
• hirify.global FMS certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Structured salary range based on job knowledge and experience.