At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage research accounts and provide financial guidance to researchers.
- Company: Join the University of Waterloo, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a welcoming environment.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for contract extension.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in research finance while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a background in finance or administration.
The predicted salary is between 61954 - 77444 $ per year.
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The Research Financial Analyst (RFA) is responsible for the financial administration and management of a portfolio of research accounts for a specific group of researchers. These responsibilities include problem-solving with respect to the management and analysis of a portfolio of research accounts, preparation of financial statements, management of the relationship between and requirements of internal and external stakeholders and ensuring adherence to financial requirements/guidelines specified by sponsors and to University policies.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage and Foster Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders
- Key point of contact between researchers and research administrators for financial advice, guidance and queries pertaining to research accounts.
- Communicate regularly and proactively with researchers in person, by e-mail or by telephone to discuss progress on their accounts.
- Provide advice and assistance to researchers and their departmental/faculty administrators on sponsor guidelines or university policy as it pertains to research.
- Communicate with external research sponsors regarding interpretation of guidelines or reporting requirements and resolution of specific project needs/concerns/issues.
- Liaise with Office of Research pre-awards colleagues regarding clarifications or amendments to research agreements/contracts.
- Liaise with other UW academic support units to ensure appropriate management of research funds.
- Financial Administration and Management of a Portfolio of Research Accounts
- Set up of new research accounts.
- Review, gain an understanding of and approve new research projects through the research awards management system (InfoEd).
- Liaise with Office of Research pre-awards colleagues regarding new or unusual areas of the research agreement.
- Set up budget, overhead and encumbrance journal entries in accordance with specific requirements of the award agreement.
- Notify the Principal Investigator (PI) of the key financial reports.
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