Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Manager, Research Finance at Vancouver Island University is responsible for leading and overseeing the financial management of research projects, ensuring compliance with funding agency regulations, and supporting the university's research initiatives. This role involves collaborating with VIU’s Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity (SRCA) division, researchers, faculty, and other various departments to ensure efficient financial administration of research grants and contracts. The Manager, Research Finance plays a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of research projects, providing guidance on budgeting, monitoring expenses, and ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.

The incumbent has management responsibility for all external and internal financial reporting on research grants directly overseen by the AVP Research & Graduate Studies including those within university Research Centres and Institu...