Financial Analyst, Financial Operations (Term)

Description Position Title: Financial Analyst, Financial Operations Department: Finance Position Type: Full‑Time, (1‑Year Term) Classification: MPE Band D (Provisional Rating) Salary Range: $55,906.50 - $68,289 Posting Date: June 10, 2026 Closing Date: June 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST The Financial Analyst, Financial Operations, is responsible for supporting the university’s financial operations. The role combines independent analysis with processing large volumes of transactional data. The role focuses on accurate and timely recording of journal entries, processing bank and credit card deposits, managing non‑student accounts receivable and coordinating financial communications through a centralized mailbox.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of financial data and maintaining efficient communication between finance and internal stakeholders. The Financial Analyst will be the primary point of contact for recording and reconciling advancement donations. The role also maintains and strengthens the financial control environment by reviewing, reconciling, and resolving issues, assisting with financial year and quarter‑end close procedures and the financial audit.

Key Responsibilities Manage primary intake of financial operations communications. Responsible for performing the bank deposit and accountable for its completeness, accuracy, and classification. Evaluate information submitted for recurring Journal entries, and record via upload or data entry.

Responsible for autonomous tracking and follow‑up of any late submissions to ensure accounting information is recorded on a timely basis. Understand how other teams regularly interact with the Financial Services function across campus (StFX Hotel, FAST, Box Office, Liquor Services, Keating Centre, Registrar, Admissions, University Housing, STFX Store, etc.), to provide advice on a transactional basis, and provide training during turnover of key campus positions for deposit process, journal entry guidance, credit card terminal usage, etc. Perform key internal control procedures such as monthly reconciliations.

Investigate discrepancies and determine resolution to validate the integrity of StFX accounting records. Evaluate recurring issues to determine possible causes or improvements. Ownership of reconciliations and is expected to troubleshoot extensively with the other stakeholders involved for each reconciliation in efforts to balance and explain differences.

Responsible for understanding the nature of differences and isolating what they are related to. Responsible for investigating and resolving issues on a timely basis. They will use their own discretion as to when to consult with supervisors.

Participate in the financial audits process and the financial year‑end & quarterly close process. Responsible for non‑student accounts receivable management. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field Strong understanding of accounting principles, with experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance and reconciliation. 5–7 years of relevant accounting or financial operations experience (preferably in a public sector or higher education environment).

Strong MS Office, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations, data analysis). Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously, large transaction volumes, and meet deadlines. High level of integrity and accountability.

Service‑oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting the university community. EEO Statement StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities.

Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.ca or 902-867-5038. Location: St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS B2G2W5, CAN #J-18808-Ljbffr