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Job Requisition ID:
2026-02809
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Group:
Staff
Job Category:
Financial Planning and Reporting
Employment Type:
Temporary
Department:
Office of the Vice-President, Research and International - Research Finance II
Hiring Range:
$61,954.88 - $77,443.60
Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Term: 2 years
This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity.
Internal posting closes on October 1, 2026, at 11:59 pm
Job Description:
Primary Purpose
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.
Manage and Foster Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders