Director, Research Finance

at  Western University

WHY WESTERN?

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
Financial Services provides financial leadership, services, information and stewardship in support of the academic, research and service activities of Western’s community. Research Finance provides exemplary financial management to our research community.

As Director, Research Finance you are responsible for leading the post-award administration and financial management of the research funds awarded to the University and its researchers. You will provide strategic leadership and advance operational practices through development and oversight of business processes, financial controls, and stewardship/risk management functions. You are responsible for ensuring the financial reporting and audit obligations related to research funds are achieved. You will promote adherence to institutional policies and practices as well as to the guidelines and regulations of the many government sponsors, not-for-profit organizations and private sector businesses who support the research activities at Western.
Reporting to the AVP, Financial Services, you are a key member of the senior leadership team of Financial Services and will support Western’s strategic plan and research mission by providing financial guidance, advice and expertise to many stakeholders at the University including Associate Vice-Presidents, Directors, Finance Managers, Financial Officers, Administrative staff and researchers.