Job Description

Position Title: Financial Analyst, Financial Operations
Department: Finance
Position Type: Full-Time, (1-Year Term)
Classification: MPE Band D (Provisional Rating)
Salary Range: $55,906.50 - $68,289
Posting Date: June 10, 2026
Closing Date: June 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM AST

The Financial Analyst, Financial Operations, is responsible for supporting the university’s financial operations. The role combines independent analysis with processing large volumes of transactional data. The role focuses on accurate and timely recording of journal entries, processing bank and credit card deposits, managing non-student accounts receivable and coordinating financial communications through a centralized mailbox.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of financial data and maintaining efficient communication between finance and internal stakeholders. The Financial Analyst will be the primary point of contact for recording and reconciling advancement donations. The role also maintains and strengthens the financial control environment by reviewing, reconciling, and resolving issues, assisting with financial year and quarter-end close procedures and the financial audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage primary intake of financial operations communications.

• Responsible for performing the bank deposit and accountable for its completeness, accuracy, and classification.

• Evaluate information submitted for recurring Journal entries, and record via upload or data entry.

• Responsible for autonomous tracking and follow-up of any late submissions to ensure accounting information is recorded on a timely basis.

• Understand how other teams regularly interact with the Financial Services function across campus (StFX Hotel, FAST, Box Office, Liquor Services, Keating Centre, Registrar, Admissions, University Housing, STFX Store, etc.), to provide advice on a transactional basis, and provide training during turnover of key campus positions for deposit process, journal entry guidance, credit card terminal usage, etc.
• Perform key internal control procedures such as monthly reconciliations. Investigate discrepancies and determine resolution to validate the integrity of StFX accounting records. Evaluate recurring issues to determine possible causes or improvements.
• Ownership of reconciliations and is expected to troubleshoot extensively with the other stakeholders involved for each reconciliation in efforts to balance and explain differences. Responsible for understanding the nature of differences and isolating what they are related to.
• Responsible for investigating and resolving issues on a timely basis. They will use their own discretion as to when to consult with supervisors.
• Participate in the financial audits process and the financial year-end & quarterly close process.

• Responsible for non-student accounts receivable management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, with experience in accounting, bookkeeping, finance and reconciliation.
• 5–7 years of relevant accounting or financial operations experience (preferably in a public sector or higher education environment).
• Strong MS Office, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations, data analysis).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously, large transaction volumes, and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Service-oriented mindset with a commitment to supporting the university community.

To apply for this opportunity, click the " Quick Apply" button and upload your cover letter and resume as a single combined PDF document (maximum 6 MB). Only one file can be uploaded per application.

StFX is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.ca or 902-867-5038.

About the Finance Department:

StFX Financial Services

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today’s undergraduates by providing the very best academic experience - outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada’s most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2026, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 for reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information, visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca