Senior Financial Specialist (Finance)

TL;DR

Senior Financial Specialist (Finance): Coordinating financial operations for the Department of Materials Engineering within the Faculty of Applied Science with an accent on research fund administration, compliance, and financial reporting. Focus on resolving complex financial discrepancies, managing research grants, and supporting the transition to a centralized Shared Service Centre.

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $4,739.00 - $5,102.00 CAD Monthly

Company

University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a globally recognized leader in engineering education and research.

What you will do

• Coordinate day-to-day financial operations including revenue accounting, cost recoveries, and payroll-related processes.
• Review and reconcile financial records for operating, research, endowment, and trust funds.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to faculty, staff, and students regarding University policies.
• Guide researchers on managing grants, monitoring commitments, and resolving deficits.
• Process a broad range of financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and international payments.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by preparing projections and monitoring variances.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting or Payroll CPA Level 2.
• Minimum 4 years of related financial experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial administration practices, including AP/AR and reconciliations.
• Experience administering funding from various sources and ensuring compliance.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Workday is considered an asset.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite at the Vancouver campus.

Culture & Benefits

• Unionized staff position (CUPE 2950) providing structured employment stability.
• Commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Opportunity to be part of a multi-year organizational transformation toward a Shared Service Centre.
• Collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on supporting academic and research excellence.