Research Financial Analyst

at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Salary: CAD 61,955 a year
Closing date: Open until filled
Start: Not given in the advert
Type of post: Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.
First seen: 30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.

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Job Requisition ID:

2026-03374

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Financial Planning and Reporting

Employment Type:

Temporary

Department:

Office of the Vice-President, Research and International - Research Finance IV

Hiring Range:

$61,954.88 - $77,443.60

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Term: 1 year

This position is being offered as a Secondment or contract opportunity.

The internal posting deadline for this position is November 5, 2026, 11:59PM

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The Research Financial Analyst (RFA) is responsible for the financial administration and management of a portfolio of research accounts for a specific group of researchers. These responsibilities include problem–solving with respect to the management and analysis of a portfolio of research accounts, preparation of financial statements, management of the relationship between and requirements of internal and external stakeholders and ensuring adherence to financial requirements/guidelines specified by sponsors and to University policies.

Key Accountabilities

Manage and Foster Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders

• Key point of contact between researchers and research administrators for financial advice, guidance and queries pertaining to research accounts

• Communicate regularly and proactively with researchers in person, by e-mail or by telephone to discuss progress on their accounts

• Provide advice and assistance to researchers and their departmental/faculty administrators on sponsor guidelines or university policy as it pertains to research

• Communicate with external research sponsors regarding interpretation of guidelines or reporting requirements and resolution of specific project needs/concerns/issues

• Liaise with Office of Research pre-awards colleagues regarding clarifications or amendments to research agreements/contracts

• Liaise with other UW academic support units to ensure appropriate management of research funds

Financial Administration and Management of a Portfolio of Research Accounts

• Set up of new research accounts

• Review, gain an understanding of and approve new research projects through the research awards management system (Info Ed)

• Liaise with Office of Research pre-awards colleagues regarding new or unusual areas of the research agreement

• Set up budget, overhead and encumbrance journal entries in accordance with specific requirements of the award agreement

• Notify the Principal Investigator (PI) of the key financial reporting requirements and sponsor guidelines of the specific research project

Financial administration and management of research accounts

• Ensure that reporting schedules are met by proactively tracking project schedules and reporting deadlines for assigned accounts to ensure that reporting deadlines are met

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