DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF OUR INNOVATIVE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TEAM?

Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy working in a team atmosphere? Are you an “outside the box” thinker who strives to implement continuous improvements? Do you take a strategic approach to your work? Do you enjoy in a fast-paced culture where your opinions are valued and respected? Do you enjoy building partnerships to solve mutually beneficial challenges?
Mitacs is a national not-for-profit organization that helps industry and not-for-profit partners solve strategic challenges by leveraging Canada’s world-class post-secondary talent and a global network of industry, academic, and government partnerships. Through these collaborations, Mitacs helps business and community partners succeed, improves students’ on-the-job skills development, and strengthens Canada’s world-class innovation ecosystem. At Mitacs, we strive to develop the next generation of innovators with vital research and business skills. In partnership with domestic and international companies, governments, and academia, we support a new economy using Canada’s most valuable resource — its people.
To get a better understanding of Mitacs and read more about our values, please visit our website.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accountancy experience
• 5 years’ relevant experience working with budgets; specifically modelling analysis and contract management
• Have excellent technical accounting skills and detailed understanding of GAAP standards
• Have excellent analysis and modelling skills and a detailed understanding of the tools which can support this
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations considered an asset

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills — both written and oral — with all levels of stakeholders
• Advanced problem-solving abilities and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and dynamic work environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential
• High level of business acumen and strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to make recommendations and communicate with senior management
• Ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional working relationships
• Solid knowledge of current accounting practices and technologies
• A proven ability with developing multi-faceted models and budgets
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in managing and reporting salary, budget, and other financial information
  Hiring Range: $79,520 - $94,930