Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
SFU’s Financial Services department consists of two key areas: Financial Reporting and Research Accounting. The team offers a wide range of services to faculty, staff, students, and business partners. Committed to delivering accurate and timely financial insights, the Financial Services team supports external reporting and analysis, while also providing expert advice, management, and reporting for research grants and contracts from external sponsors, ensuring strong support for SFU’s research community.
About the Role
The Senior Financial Analyst assumes a leadership role in the preparation of annual financial statements, accounting for complex financial transactions, and reporting; designs and develops a range of financial reports and financial accounting structures for the University's financial operations. Provides advice and guidance in the development, design and functional evaluation of a range of ad hoc and routine reports. Provides a senior level of professional advice, consultation and problem resolution to University faculty and staff regarding the financial implications of accounting and administrative financial policies, procedures, and practices for all funds.
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