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Our mission is to serve as Canadas particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate inspire and educate creating knowledge and opportunity for all.
TRIUMFs diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers engineers technicians tradespeople staff and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Senior Accountant will inherit certain duties being performed by the Controller Grants Accountant and Accounting Specialist. This role is responsible for accounting financial planning management and reporting on TRIUMF operating and grant funds. This role will also perform complex financial analysis manage internal controls conduct training sessions with finance and non-finance staff and assist in drafting process documentation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides a full range of accounting services including
- Manages general accounting process. Ensures accounting transactions are processed accurately and timely
- Ensures timely reconciliation of financial accounts and works with various stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues
- Prepares financial statements and forecasts to support business decisions
- Plans implements and oversees cash and credit card management activities
- Develop analyze and maintain costings of TRIUMF resources production processes and key cost drivers
- Meets with departments across TRIUMF reviewing actual performance with projected results; assesses impact of surpluses/variances
- Prepares audit working papers and compliance statements. Liaises with internal and external audit groups including providing information and explanatory discussions with auditors
- Provides financial advice training and support to TRIUMF users in the areas of accounting budgeting financial matters forecasting and implications of various accounting policies and sound business practices
- Identifies and follows through on opportunities of new revenue and funding to TRIUMF and TRIUMFs research. Develops complex financial models for a broad range of strategic and operational initiatives
- Understands and promotes consistent application of TRIUMFs finance policies and procedures. Drafts policy and makes recommendations to continuously improve business processes and procedures. Ensures adequate controls are in place to safeguard the TRIUMFs assets
- Leads and provides financial information to collaborative grant and project meetings
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
There are no direct subordinates however some supervisory responsibilities are associated with this position. This position is often required to evaluate the quality of work prepared by others and take appropriate corrective actions.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Expert knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and good knowledge of commodity taxation rules (GST/PST applications) public expenditure policies and general administrative processes.
- Knowledge of Canadian charity law and research grant administration would be an asset.
- Excellent computer skills and intermediate knowledge of Excel are required.
- Experience with Workday would be an asset.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a high-performing team environment.
- Exceptional ability to build relationships and partnerships is a requirement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline
- Certified Public Accountant designation (CPA CGA CMA or CA)
- Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience with and ability to consolidate and interpret financial data and present findings
- Experience in the not-for-profit or public sector
- Ability to conduct needs analyses plan organize manage monitor complete and evaluate projects within allocated time and resources
- Ability to simultaneously manage a diverse range of complex projects and activities
Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).
Position type:
PermanentHours per week:
35Total Rewards
At TRIUMF we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility where you can make a difference.
Salary Range:
$77400.00 - $96800.00Benefits Information:
- TRIUMF paid dental extended health vision care emergency travel assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
- Excellent Employee Pension Plan
- Disability benefits and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Generous time away
- Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups
Application closing date:
July 23 2025Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.
Equity diversity and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages supports and celebrates the voices of our employees students partners and the people and communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Contact information:
Email:
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver BC - V6T 2A3
TRIUMF is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the xwmkwym (Musqueam) People who for millennia have passed on their culture history and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.
Employment Type
Full-Time
