Financial Management Agent

Become a Financial Management Agent

Job Information

The Department of Computer Science and Operations Research (DIRO) of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences has been one of the first university computer science departments in North America. As a member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, DIRO trains strong computer scientists and computer scientists in the first cycle. The international-level research conducted by the Department's faculty is a major attraction for those wishing to benefit from a cutting-edge environment for advanced studies. DIRO also maintains close ties with the industry.

Reasons why this job is perfect for you

• You demonstrate good analytical, initiative, and judgment skills;
• You effectively manage your priorities and workload;
• You collaborate effectively with your team members;
• You show meticulousness, rigor, and a concern for detail in performing your tasks.
• Your mandate in a few words

Under the authority of the Deputy Director, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting DIRO in activities related to budgetary operations and human resources management.

Your daily challenges

• Ensure control, approval, and follow-up of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with the University's and funding agency's policies.
• Assist researchers and teaching staff in the financial management of their research funds, including reimbursements of professional allocations, scholarship applications (including the large volume of Mitacs scholarships), and the production of financial reports.
• Manage administrative and financial operations, including the allocation of purchase cards and other related activities.
• Coordinate human resources processes for research staff, including hiring, terminations, research assistant appointments, and postdoctoral fellow applications.
• Provide a functional advisory and supervisory role to administrative technicians, newly hired research coordinators, and teaching staff for administrative and financial matters.
• Optimize and implement processes surrounding financial transactions (entry, reconciliation, rebilling), in collaboration with the Mila team (and any other partner), including the management of ministerial or institutional envelopes.

What you need to succeed in this role

• Bachelor's degree in administration, accounting, or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in financial management.
• Practical knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Intermediate mastery of Excel.
• Practical knowledge of the University's administrative applications (Synchro finances and HR/payroll, UdeM portal).
• Knowledge of institutional policies in effect.

Our employer promise

• A salary ranging from $61,140 to $87,342, depending on your experience.
• Diverse and interesting career prospects, as well as a continuing education offer.
• Advantageous annual vacation policy.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Easy access by public transportation.

More information about the position

• Full-time temporary position located on the Montreal Campus.
• Start date: as soon as possible.
• Association of University of Montreal's Executives and Professionals (ACPUM).
• Did we pique your curiosity?

Submit your application before the posting deadline of August 7, 2026, by clicking the apply button at the top right. We look forward to meeting you very soon!

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Vacation bank or salary compensation for vacation time, depending on status
• 4% salary compensation for social benefits
• Employee and family assistance program
• Defined benefit pension plan offering an indexed retirement pension
• rum.umontreal.ca
• Reduced workweek during the summer period**
• Two CPEs on campus
• Day camps in the summer and during school breaks at CEPSUM
• Paid leave during the holiday period**
• ** Some conditions apply
• Continuing education offer
• Internal mobility and career progression