Manager, Financial Operations & Analysis at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, ON

Job description

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process. Job Requisition ID: 2026-03286 Time Type: Full time Employee Group: Staff Job Category: Financial Planning and Reporting Employment Type: Temporary Department: Campus Housing - Shared Services Hiring Range: $80,248.28 - $100,310.35 Posting Information: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Term: 20 months This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity. The internal posting deadline for this position is, October 29th, 2026, date, year at 11:59PM. Job Description: Primary Purpose The Manager, Financial Operations & Analysis reports jointly to the Assistant Director, Shared Services and the Financial Officer, Associate Provost, Students. The incumbent is reports to the Assistant Director, Shared Services in regards to business operations and analysis and to the Financial Officer, Associate Provost, Students in regards to financial accountability and processes. This role is to provide strong financial management, analysis, and strategic planning support to ensure Campus Housing remains financially viable in the short and long-term. The incumbent is accountable for the integrity of the department’s internal financial records, and to ensure all financial data and transactions are processed and recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and meet the University’s established financial policies and procedures. The incumbent also provides leadership within the department on a variety of responsibilities, including the budgeting process, internal and external audits, internal financial controls, and operational or strategic planning initiatives. Key Accountabilities Leadership Contributes to goal-setting and strategic planning for the department with management-level peers, and implements those plans and objectives within their area of responsibility Assists in the creation of and adherence to Campus Housing’s mission, vision, values, and strategy Ensures effective communication of departmental direction and initiatives to direct reports by establishing transparency through shared departmental planning Proactively participates in departmental project prioritization and reviews it on an ongoing basis, while taking the initiative to make recommendations to senior managers with respect to departmental planning and objectives. Models the values of Campus Housing and the priorities of the management team in interactions with colleagues, campus partners, and those outside the university Fiscal Management and Control Provides leadership, co-ordination and management of occupancy reports, expense reports, and internal financial statements, annual budgets, annual year end reports and financial position forecasts Ensures the department adheres to the Universities financial policies and procedures Contributes to the development, improvement, and promotion of strong internal financial controls to minimize risks Conducts periodic audit and review of departmental financial resources, policies, and procedures to ensure financial accountability. Maintains financial historical records in accordance with UW guidelines Exercises and maintains proper signing authority, as outlined by university policy, on all departmental operating accounts Performs ongoing monitoring of budgets and financial transactions during the fiscal year Ensures prudent use of funds through the UW Purchasing Card program, acts as the department reviewer Develops and delivers financial training materials as needed, documents financial processes within the department, and provides train