Financial Officer, Institute for Research on Migration and Society (IRMS)

Posting period: September 15, 2025, to September 28, 2025
Application deadline: September 28, 2025

Contract duration: 2 years, subject to satisfactory performance. Possible extension beyond this period, based on availability of funds
Salary: $27.03 - $ 46.28 per hour, plus benefits
Hours per week: 35
Position title: Financial Officer, IRMS
P. I or Immediate supervisor: IRMS Director and IRMS Administrative Director

Job description

The Financial Officer provides comprehensive financial management, analysis, and coordination services for all IRMS research operations. The position ensures accurate and timely management of all financial transactions, develops financial models and projections, maintains compliance with university financial policies, and serves as the primary liaison with various university units on behalf of IRMS.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Monitoring IRMS research grant accounts, ensuring accounts receivables and payables are accurate and up to date; expenditures are within budget, and ensuring expenses are compliant with University financial policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and validating financial reports and providing guidance to the Administrative Director and IRMS Director to ensure accurate and timely approval of Financial Reports.
• Developing budget models and financial projections for research projects and IRMS activities under supervision of the Administrative Director.
• Producing and submitting P-card, T-card expenses and other expense reports via SAP Concur in a timely manner.
• Liaising with Procurement Services and Accounts Payable in placing and coordinating orders to internal and external suppliers, in addition to ensuring the timely payment and processing of invoices.
• Assisting IRMS Leadership in preparing comprehensive budgets and financial plans when applying for external funding opportunities.
• Maintaining regular communication and coordination with various university units on behalf of IRMS as it relates to efficient Financial Management.
• Other research tasks as outlined by the Director and Administrative Director, IRMS.

Qualifications/skills required

• Undergraduate Degree in a relevant discipline or minimum of 5 years of related experience in accounting/bookkeeping, corporate finance management or assistance to corporate senior management.
• Experience in supporting and working with researchers and research projects in a university environment
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP and Unity an asset
• Bilingualism (English and French) an asset

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to irms@concordia.ca by the posting end date of September 28, 2025.

This position is a Support-Professional position subject to all conditions outlined in the CARE collective agreement. 

Employment equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.