Research Finance Administrator

Support McGill University researchers through post-award financial administration, fund compliance, and accounting services in a collaborative university environment. Use advanced Excel and Workday skills.

As a Faculty Research Finance Administrator, you will guide researchers managing grants and internal funds. Explain policies, review balances, validate expenditures, and coordinate with Research Financial Management Services and the Office of Sponsored Research. Your work supports compliant, continuous research funding administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise researchers during post-award research funding management
• Communicate University procedures and provide relevant user training
• Review fund balances, expiry dates, and renewal planning
• Validate expenditures and correct ineligible grant charges
• Process journals, invoices, deposits, and payroll adjustments

Requirements:

• Experience administering research funds financially
• Knowledge of granting agency and McGill fund policies
• Advanced Excel, Minerva, Banner, Crystal Reports, and Workday skills
• Ability to prioritize deadlines with strong attention to detail
• French and English knowledge, including level-four English

Apply research finance administration, policy guidance, and accounting expertise to support McGill University’s research community.