The University of Calgary is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting in Financial Reporting under the VP Finance and Services, at the Main Campus in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This is a full-time regular position, Job ID 39063, updated November 2, 2026, with an application deadline of November 9, 2026. No salary is stated on the source page.

The role: Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, this role will perform professional, complex accounting work in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements, requiring advanced knowledge of complex accounting principles related to Public Sector Accounting Standards. The position is classified in the Professional Career Band, Level 3, of the Management and Professional Staff Career Framework.

Summary of key responsibilities: Prepare financial information, forecasts, reports and analysis to meet the needs of the Board of Governors, executive team and other internal and external users; prepare Portfolio Investment reconciliations and review transactions recorded; analyse financial results and forecasts for accuracy, investigate suspect data and make adjustments; perform business analysis and detailed specifications so that new financial tools can be used to analyse data; conduct analysis on key concerns of senior management quickly and knowledgeably; develop expertise in various software applications to assist in the preparation of financial reports; prepare annual reports to various agencies including Advanced Education, CAUBO and other external stakeholders; contribute to analysing and re-engineering business processes and policies to streamline and systematise operations; resolve ad hoc issues and analysis, including situations with limited identification of the issue; in some situations, directly supervise accounting clerks and monitor their work for accuracy and completeness; coach, mentor and advise Business Officers, Business Managers and others on accounting and compliance issues; oversee the University’s chart of accounts, chartfields and internal reporting structure; and work with experience in accounting for internally and externally restricted (net) assets and multiple fund sources.

Qualifications / requirements: Professional accounting designation (CPA) with a related university degree; 5+ years of work experience in various accounting and analyst functions; an understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAB) would be an asset; intermediate to expert user of computer software applications, including Excel, PeopleSoft query and reporting; supervisory experience and ability to provide direction and leadership to staff; a working knowledge of CaseWare would be an asset; and a high attention to detail.

About the University of Calgary: UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy, ii’ taa’poh’to’p, and as an equitable and inclusive employer recognises that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community.

How to apply: Apply through the external University of Calgary careers page using the Apply Now button on this job. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.