• Manage annual budget cycle, monitor budgets, and act as first line support to budget unit administrators for certain budget units as well as selected central University budgets.
• Review budget submissions, midyear and third quarter projections as submitted by budget units for accuracy and reasonableness and monitor budgets throughout the year.
• Authorize purchase orders, employment requisitions and facilities work orders on behalf of the Budget Office.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis as requested by Budget Office Coordinator, Director of Budgets and Financial Analysis, Assistant VP of Financial Services, or other senior University officials.
• Provide guidance to department heads, administrators and Senior Administrators regarding financial issues.

Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree (such as Commerce or Business Administration) with a major emphasis in accounting or finance, plus approximately five years related experience in an accounting environment; experience in financial or budget administration required. Professional accounting designation (i.e., CA, CMA, or CGA) is highly preferred. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, attention to detail in a high volume environment required.

As an employer of choice, Dalhousie University offers an attractive total compensation package, including a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance plan, and a tuition assistance program.

This competition closes on August 24, 2012.

Salary Range: $45,274 - $61,252 per annum (Adm-05 - This position has a provisional classification; the Job Evaluation Unit will initiate a formal classification process in approximately six months.)

This is a one (1) year Term position.

This position is part of the Dalhousie Professional & Managerial Group (DPMG).
Dalhousie University - 10 months ago