Financial Analyst

2025-07-05 | Dalhousie University | Halifax | NS | Canada

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Halifax, NS
Currency:
CAD
Salary:
$59,555–$79,673 a year
SalaryType:
YEARLY
Job Type:
Full-time
Position Information

Position Title
Financial Analyst

Department/Unit
Financial Services

Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number
S132-25

Employee Group
DPMG

Position Type
Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type
Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0

Salary
$59,555 - $79,673 per annum

Classification
ADM-05

Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary
Dalhousie Financial Services strives to provide the highest quality financial services and information to ensure the effective stewardship of University assets to the benefit of students and scholarly activities. Financial Services is a core service unit of the University, providing services in areas of financial accounting, budgeting, procurement, payroll, cash management, and financial systems and policies. Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance Operations, the Financial Analyst is a key resource in the monitoring, accounting for, and reporting on Dalhousie’s capital assets and tax-related obligations, as well as supporting the financial reporting activities for the University.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the Capital Assets files, including accounting for acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
  • Maintain all processes and controls related to commodity taxation matters for the University, as well as key duties related to non-commodity taxation regulations. Respond to campus queries around tax issues, escalating as needed based on complexity.
  • Maintain files regarding the Section 211 elections for supplies of Real Property to minimize the Excise Tax impacts for the university and quantify opportunities for additional filings.
  • Support the financial accounting and reporting processes at Dalhousie, including reconciling balance sheet accounts working with stakeholders to resolve issues.
  • Preparing reporting as needed, for example, Provincial financial reporting, Statistics Canada surveys, assisting with CAUBO preparations

Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate Degree in Commerce or Business Administration with five years’ related work experience of progressive complexity (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Familiarity with the Income Tax Act and Excise Tax Acts of Canada, and the ability to search, summarize, interpret, and make recommendations based on each.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems processing large volumes of data, advanced skill in the Microsoft Office Suite and exceptional Excel abilities are mandatory.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex and confidential matters with excellent judgment, discretion, and tact, and the ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in a high-volume, quick turnaround, deadline driven environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Comfort with documenting processes and knowledge sharing through meetings and presentations.

Assets

Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
  • Respect & Inclusion
  • Adaptability
  • Knowledge & Thinking Skills
  • Communication
  • Service

Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Open Date
07/04/2025

Close Date
07/18/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19215

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