Financial Coordinator
Core
Manage operating and research accounting for faculty and research groups, ensuring compliance with university and granting agency policies while providing financial guidance and reporting.
Role type
Research financial coordinator
Builds
Research grants and contracts administration for Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering faculty
Domain
Higher education research administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Grant compliance, budget forecasting, financial reporting, procurement policy adherence, variance analysis, fixed asset management, payroll coordination, journal entry creation, expense reconciliation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of federal/provincial funding programs, experience with research administration systems
Technologies
Concur, financial systems, spreadsheets, databases
Responsibilities
Monitor and reconcile research grant accounts monthly; advise Principal Investigators on financial policies and eligibility; process expense reimbursements and payroll for research staff; prepare custom financial reports and variance analyses; manage fixed asset inventory and procurement compliance; assist in research budget preparation and proposal reviews.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC