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Job Title: Assistant Director and Senior Accounting Operations Advisor Competition Number:Administrative unit: Financial Services Immediate Supervisor: Director, Financial Services Job Type: Indeterminate (non-unionized) Work Schedule: 35 hours per week (4-day work week) Vacancy: 1 Salary Scale : Level 10 ($ to $ ) In this document, the masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and only for conciseness. Saint Paul University (1848) is the founding college of the University of Ottawa, with which it has maintained an affiliation since 1965. Bilingual and on a human scale, it has more than 1,000 students; it offers programs in social communications, counselling and psychotherapy, canon law, public ethics, conflict studies, social innovation, leadership, ecology and equity, and theology. Why choose Saint Paul University? Working at Saint Paul University means working in an environment where collaboration, proximity and the opportunity to have a concrete impact are important. The University offers its staff an environment that promotes professional development, work-life balance which includes a four-day work week, as part of a regular 35-hour week for administrative staff, vacation, a pension plan and a group benefits program. Staff also benefit, subject to applicable conditions, from a tuition fee exemption for most programs offered by Saint Paul University and the University of Ottawa, promoting learning and professional development throughout their careers. We are looking for people who want to share their expertise at the service of an organization on a human scale, while actively contributing to the development of their colleagues, the evolution of the University and the continuous improvement of our practices. At Saint Paul University, your expertise is recognized, your contribution is visible and your work will have a concrete impact. Summary of duties Reporting to the Financial Resources Director, the incumbent plays a key role in the management of the University's accounting and financial operations. They plan, coordinate and actively participate in the day-to-day activities of the department, as well as supervise the team's work and ensures the quality, accuracy and integrity of accounting operations and compliance within set deadlines. As a senior resource person in accounting and financial matters, they also provide technical leadership to the team. They support staff members in the resolution of complex accounting issues, ensure the transfer of knowledge and actively contribute to the development of their skills and professional autonomy. The incumbent also supports the Director in financial management, budget planning, preparation of financial statements, financial control and continuous improvement projects. They participate in the development of decision-making tools, financial analysis and the improvement of controls and processes. They act as an advisory resource for managers on matters within their areas of expertise, particularly in the areas of accounting practices, administrative policies and procedures, and legislative and regulatory requirements. They also contribute to the development, implementation and harmonization of the University's financial practices, processes and systems. These responsibilities take up and reinforce the advisory role already provided for in the current description. Key Functions Team management, coaching and developmentSupervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of Financial Services staff. Collaborate with the Director to establish operational priorities, distribute work and monitor timelines and results. Act as the first point of contact for technical questions in accounting and finance. Provide team members with the necessary advice to solve complex problems. Coach, train and mentor team members to strengthen their technical, accounting and financial knowledge and skills. Identify the technical development needs of the team and promote knowledge transfer. Review w