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Senior Financial Reporting Consultant

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1562
CLOSING DATE: January 1, 2026 @ 11:59pm MDT 

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone with a high level of technical and analytical proficiency who can find ways forward in the timely and accurate reporting of financial metrics, ensuring business rules, college policies, procedure, and accounting standards and practices are followed.

 

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting. The Senior Financial Reporting Consultant is responsible for development and maintaining the financial management and reporting practices for the college. The role will work with internal and external stakeholders to inform the college’s reporting practices for the preparation and analysis of financial reports, statements, mandatory governmental institutional reporting, surveys, and questionnaires, while maintaining financial system chartfields.

 

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • Prepare and analyze financial reports (monthly, quarterly, year-end), including variance investigation and ad hoc analysis to support timely management decisions.
  • Coordinate annual financial statements and audits, including notes, working papers, and audit-related documentation for the College and its Foundation.
  • Produce institutional, government, and regulatory reports, such as program costing, budget packages, Government of Alberta submissions, Statistics Canada surveys, and CRA charity filings.
  • Develop specialized analyses, including the College’s economic impact assessment and financial evaluations for internal and external initiatives.
  • Review new accounting standards and business opportunities, assessing impacts and recommending adoption where appropriate.
  • Drive process improvements, focusing on automation, reduced manual work, and enhanced client-focused reporting.
  • Support financial systems and data integrity, including gathering reporting requirements, maintaining chartfields and the chart of accounts, and setting up new values in PeopleSoft/IT systems.

 

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Business.
  • Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • 5+ years’ accounting experience including financial statement preparation, reporting, and full-cycle accounting.
  • Solid working knowledge of Canadian GAAP and accounting standards.
  • Strong analytical skills and detail orientation.
  • Experience in public sector or not-for-profit is an asset.
  • Proficiency with PeopleSoft and CaseWare is an asset.

 

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meets goals, and stay within timelines while working independently or as part of a team.

 

SALARY: $92,399 - $115,531 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.  

 

 

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

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