About this role
A job description is available upon request
Date Posted: 01/23/2026
Req ID: 46722
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed.
Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physl Ed
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00040803
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
About us:The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education is globally recognized for developing and advancing knowledge about the interactions of physical activity and health through outstanding undergraduate and graduate education programs, cutting-edge research and the delivery of sport, recreation and high performance athletic opportunities for students, staff, faculty and community members across the three campuses. In achieving this vision, the Faculty is guided by values of integrity, respect, equity and diversity. kpe.utoronto.ca
Your opportunity:
Under the general supervision of the Director, Finance & Planning, the position is responsible for the processing of business-related transactions for a defined group of Faculty accounts. The incumbent will be required to provide advice to the managers of these accounts on matters pertaining to procurement and to assist them with any budget issues relating to their accounts.
The incumbent will also act as backup to the other Finance Officers in the finance group for general processing duties, and to the Director, Finance and Planning for analytical tasks.
This positions is also responsible for assisting the Finance team with projects, as required.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Verifying the accuracy and completeness of information
- Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
- Applying the generally accepted accounting principles to all financial tasks
- Keeping well-informed on changes to policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements
- Generating standard financial reports; preparing budget variance reports; collecting audit information
- Providing advice and data to support the development of business cases and analytics for departmental initiatives
- Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations
- Advanced College Diploma (3 years) preferably in accounting/finance or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- Minimum three years' experience within a University or higher education environment
- Minimum three years' progressive experience working in a finance department
- Minimum two years’ experience entering data into Financial Information System
- Minimum two years’ experience using Administrative Management Systems (AMS)
- Minimum 2 years' experience processing accounts receivable, accounts payable & expense reimbursements
- Minimum 2 years' experience preparing budget variance and standard financial reports
- Excellent communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to adapt rapidly from one function to another while maintaining efficiency and accuracy, especially under pressure.
- Strong aptitude with numbers, analysis and data manipulation and report preparation
- Keen curiosity and drive to investigate issues and find solutions to areas of question
- Superior data management, manipulation, reporting and attention to detail skillset
- Ability to process, observe and make suggestions to help implement best practices
- Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Access
To be successful in this role you will be:
- Accountable
- Decisive
- Organized
- Proactive
- Problem solver
- Tactful
Closing Date: 02/03/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Other facts
About University of Toronto
The Department of Leadership, Higher & Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a dynamic and inclusive learning community comprised of scholars focused on educational leadership and administration, policy and change, social justice, and community engagement.
Our department considers education broadly, as it occurs inside and outside of formal educational settings. Our courses and programs consider relations between different social settings, such as families, workplaces, local communities, and national and international contexts.
Themes running through our research and teaching include equity and social justice, professional education, policy studies, educational leadership and organizations and adult learning within institutions and settings.
What you'll do
- The Finance Officer and Analyst is responsible for processing business-related transactions for Faculty accounts and providing advice on procurement and budget issues. The role also includes generating financial reports and assisting with departmental initiatives.
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