Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting

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Post End Date:

November 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group)

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Accounting & Controller, the Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting manages the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting operations within Financial Services, ensuring the timely, accurate and consistent completion of financial accounting activities and reporting requirements. The incumbent provides direction and supervision to assigned staff, coordinates accounting and reporting activities, reviews work for accuracy and compliance, and ensures operational requirements are completed in accordance with university policies, procedures and applicable accounting standards. The Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting identifies operational issues and coordinates their resolution, escalating complex or strategic matters to the Director, Financial Accounting & Controller.

The Manager, Accounting & Financial Reporting will:

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities of the assigned team, ensuring work is completed accurately and within established timelines;
• Assign, prioritize and monitor accounting and reporting activities to ensure appropriate workload distribution and timely completion of operational requirements;
• Review accounting records, reconciliations, journal entries and supporting documentation prepared to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance;
• Support the year-end financial reporting process, including the completion and review of working papers, reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation;
• Provide operational guidance to university departments regarding established accounting processes, documentation requirements, reporting timelines and related financial procedures;
• Review and respond to accounting and financial reporting inquiries, determining appropriate actions or escalating complex matters;
• Monitor accounting and reporting processes to identify operational issues, inefficiencies, control concerns and opportunities to improve service delivery;
• Ensure established internal controls, policies, procedures and documentation requirements are consistently applied within the assigned function;
• Coordinate and support the design, implementation and testing of financial system integrations and related integration enhancements;
• Provide operational information and recommendations to the Director to support decisions regarding accounting, reporting, processes and resource requirements;
• Provide comprehensive leadership by managing, coaching, and mentoring assigned staff.

Key Skills and Experience:

• An undergraduate degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA);
• Financial planning, reporting, and analysis experience;
• Experience leading a team in a finance function;
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls and tax compliance;
• Ability to identify business requirements, define strategies, develop metrics, and implement practical business solutions under deadline;
• Ability to identify areas of risk and/or opportunity and research and develop recommendations to address;
• Demonstrated competence with details and deadlines, with the ability to manage competing priorities;
• Knowledge of the University environment and related practices;
• Promotes and embodies inclusivity and respect within the workplace and the broader community;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain sound working relationships;
• Ability to research and develop recommendations to be applied to/solutions for complex financial problems and business processes, including developing creative solutions.

Preferred or Asset Skills:

• Experience in a multi-union setting; and
• MBA.

Salary and Total Rewards:

• Job Grade N, Salary Scale ($81,659-$130,654);
• Target Hiring Range: $81,659-$99,000*
• This is a permanent position that includes:
• Health & Dental Benefits: Comprehensive extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pension Plan: Enrollment eligibility in the Brock University Pension Plan.
• Vacation: Up to 3 weeks per year, in addition to university holidays.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work schedule available.
• Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

*The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.