Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Finance and Operations -> Facilities Management

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

27 September 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$76,643.00 - $99,674.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG10

Start Date

10/12/2026

End Date

9/29/2028

Employee Group:

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Accounting/Accounts Payable, Administrative and Support Services, Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Other

*This position is eligible for a campus flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $76,643 to $84,502. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $99,674. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Administration, the Accountant provides professional financial, budgeting, and accounting support for Facilities Management operations and capital projects. The position is responsible for financial analysis, forecasting, budget development and monitoring, capital project accounting, and financial reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making. The Accountant ensures that financial transactions and project expenditures are accurately recorded, comply with university policies, funding agreements, and applicable accounting standards, and are supported by appropriate documentation.

Objectives:

• Works closely with directors, managers, and project managers to monitor operating and capital budgets, analyze variances, forecast expenditures, and provide timely financial information that supports effective planning and resource allocation.
• Identifies financial risks, investigates discrepancies and anomalies, develops reporting solutions, and provides recommendations to improve financial oversight and decision-making.
• Provides technical accounting expertise and guidance to Facilities Management by reviewing journal entries, advising on appropriate accounting treatment, supporting year-end processes, and contributing to internal and external audits

Job Requirements

This position requires an undergraduate degree and the pre-requisites towards an accounting designation (CPA), with an expectation that the designation will be completed within a reasonable timeframe (3-4 years), plus:

• Three years of pre-designation, professional accounting experience and applied knowledge of generally accepted accounting principle with emphasis on knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience in a large, diverse and sophisticated accounting environment.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills.
• Advance Excel skills and computer proficiency.
• Ability to facilitate corporate training.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Ability to remain agile by adapting to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Demonstrates personal effectiveness to take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Ability to build relationships by promoting collaboration, partnership and cross-organizational activities that share knowledge and pool resources to complete tasks and achieve common goals.
• Provide excellent service with reliable and responsive service that builds positive ongoing relationships and supports UVic's goal to advance service excellence.

Assets

• Experience with accounting software, especially Banner and FAST.
• Experience developing and delivering training programs.

Additional Information

989837 Financial Accountant