Accounting Manager - Waterloo, Canada - Renison University College

Renison University College

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Waterloo, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Respected as an inclusive community that values the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, Renison is committed to engaged education for the well-being of the world, offering degree programs reflecting social engagement through the School of Social Work, and the Social Development Studies Department; global engagement through our Culture and Language Studies Department and community engagement in our non-degree programs, including the English Language Institute, through the Centre for Continuing and Professional Education.

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Objectives:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the timely and accurate processing, analysis, reporting, and reconciling of all financial transactions within assigned business units within Renison University College (Renison).

The role is also accountable for the direction of activities related to the recording and control of non-credit student tuition, and related revenues and student fees in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and sound business principles.

Additionally, the incumbent will represent Renison in a manner consistent with the values, goals, and strategic directions of the University College.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree, CPA or enrolment in CPA program
710 years for relevant work experience in Finance or Accounting
12 years in a management or supervisory role is preferred

Skills Required:

Strong financial acumen in business, analysis, reporting and management of money
Relevant knowledge of Not for Profit (NFP) Accounting, ideally in a postsecondary environment
Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy, demonstrated organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening communication skills
Demonstrated management and leadership skills
Demonstrated organization skills
Ability to exercise diplomacy and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Superior problemsolving skills, excellent computer skills (Excel proficiency
High)
Experience with Accounting Software required
Blackbaud Finance Edge software experience and knowledge would be considered an asset
Ability to adapt to changes in working environment