Finance officer (Research Institute)

Job Responsibility:

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS). Position summary The Women's Health Research Unit led by Dr. Lucy Gilbert focuses on research that produces practical and immediate benefits for women with cancer. It is active in collaborative multinational clinical trials, conducting 15-20 sponsors and PI-initiated clinical trials for patients with gynecological cancers in addition to academic research. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of the Women's Health Research Unit, the Finance Officer is responsible for developing budgets for individual clinical trials, participating in audits, monitoring individual accounts/ funds, and ensuring financial oversight to support the clinical research activities of the Women's Health Research Unit. The Finance officer reports to Dr Lucy Gilbert, Principal Investigator. 40% Tracking of Revenue and Expenses for Clinical Trials 40% Monitoring of Financial Records 20% Budget Planning for the WHRU General Duties

• Creates and implements financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency,
• Actively participates in all aspects of budget planning and reporting for the WHRU,
• Prepares budget reconciliation and periodic analysis/ variance reports,
• Ensures compliance with government, internal and external financial policies, and regulations,
• Acts as the primary point of contact for internal departments on financial and accounting matters,
• Supports the Director and Associate Director with projects and tasks as required.

Budget Planning for the WHRU:

• Oversees the preparation and planning of budgets at the local level for each division of the WHRU).

Tracking of Revenue and Expenses for Clinical Trials:

• Estimates the funds required for the short- and long-term financial objectives of individual clinical trials and in collaboration with the sponsoring agency negotiates budgets for upcoming clinical trials,
• In collaboration with the appropriate hospital departments, determines the costs of services for each clinical trial,
• In collaboration with the Clinical Trials Finance Assistant ensures records of invoices and receipts are maintained for all transactions (account deposits and payments),
• In collaboration with the Clinical Trials Finance Assistant develops tools to monitor revenue and expenses,
• In collaboration with the Clinical Trials Finance Assistant prepares balance sheets for each clinical trial.

Monitoring of Financial Records

• Performs regular financial audits for each fund/ account to ensure the appropriate and effective management of funds,
• Performs periodic financial analysis to detect and resolve problems,
• Acts as a point of contact on financial and accounting matters for the members of the WHRU team.

Educational:

• Graduate degree in Finance or Accounting.

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Education / Experience

Education: Diploma of College Studies (DEC) Work Experience: 1 year of experience

Required Skills

• Good French and English, spoken and written,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision.

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35 hours/week) Pay Scale: $48,503.00- $90,090.00 Commensurate with education and experience Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!

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