A job description is available upon request 

Date Posted: 01/26/2026
Req ID: 46714
Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University Advancement
Department: Advancement Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00037120

Description:

About us:

The Division of University Advancement (DUA) aims to sustain and enhance the University of Toronto’s academic mission, leadership, and worldwide impact, by engaging alumni and private sector constituentsmeaningfully in the mission of the University, building mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and satisfaction over time.

DUA at the University of Toronto is engaged in a transformative agenda deeply rooted in the University’s vision for growth and innovation. We are focus on growing fundraising efforts; enhancing the effectiveness and satisfaction of alumni engagement and programs; building advancement talent capacity within and across divisions; creating an organization and culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to the Director, Financial Services the incumbent oversees day to day financial activities such as accounts payable, procurement, payroll and other day to day activities. The successful candidate will act as a key Divisional support for internal clients and provide outstanding customer services while educating and adhering to financial policies and procedures; the creation and maintenance of all fund centres and cost centres; perform monthly and ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior management; acts as the central Divisional contact regarding accounting and payroll issues. The incumbent will bring a strong understanding of financial management, being a self-starter with an entrepreneur mindset and problem solver to achieve Divisional goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising staff on accounting practices and University financial policies and procedures
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Implementing plans and process improvements for financial administration activities
• Processing accounts payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Preparing financial summary reports
• Liaising with internal contacts to resolve accounting, payroll and/or HRIS processing issues

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Accounting or Business) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Enrolment in, or completion of an Accounting designation preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of senior financial administration experience.
• Experience in complex financial analysis, financial reporting including experience in preparing financial statements, financial forecasting, developing long-range plans and profitability/cost benefit analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee HR records and processing all payroll functions.
• Experience in reconciling financial information, generating financial reports from a financial system and process improvement.
• Experience implementing financial implications of agreements/contracts and interpreting and applying policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to apply accounting and budgeting knowledge to effectively resolve financial issues, client service issues, improve processes, analyze financial information and identify pertinent issues, andthe ability to communicate financial information to individuals with little financial experience/knowledge.
• Experience training and supervising the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to apply accounting and budgeting knowledge to effectively resolve financial issues, client service issues, improve processes, analyze financial information and identify pertinent issues, and ability to communicate financial information to individuals with little financial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to design financial reports and present information which clearly conveys a solid understanding of accruals, accounts payable, reconciliation of accounts, transfers, variance analysis, overhead allocation, budgeting, forecasting fixed and variable costs, internal recoveries, statistical analysis, internal controls, audit procedures, testing results, governance, HST, financing and cash flows.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in successfully liaising with various stakeholders including upper management and internal departments, providing information and insight on various financial and policy matters including budgeting and forecasting, internal and external funding and other matters as they arise.
• Demonstrated high degree of aptitude for critical thinking coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced management accounting, advanced financial accounting, statistics, business finance, Canadian income taxation, advanced auditing and internal controls.
• Advanced computer skills required, including experience with the University of Toronto’s financial and advancement systems (FIS, HRIS, and DIS), Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Must be well organized and have the ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making. Demonstrated ability to deal with people tactfully and effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail is mandatory.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Courteous
• Diligent
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Perceptive
• Problem solver

Note: This is a 6-month term position. 

Closing Date: 02/04/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Term; This is a 6-month term position. 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 -- $97,348. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $124,491. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
Recruiter: Fiona Chan

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.