Job Description

Date Posted: 04/20/2023
Req ID:30850
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: Budget, Planning & Finance
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

The Assistant Director (AD) works independently under the direction of the Director, Academic Finance as a senior member of the Budget, Planning & Finance team, as a key advisor to the Dean, responsible for oversight of all aspects of financial management for the academic, library and research operations.

The AD implements all aspects of the current year\'s budget process across the portfolio, prepares and oversees preparation of extensive and complex financial reporting and analysis, provides financial advice on a wide variety of financial and operational issues, along with training, develops financial policies and procedures, is responsible for financial management (including resource allocation decisions and managing business processes of various accounts within the portfolio for budgets of approximately $18m, manages all aspects of significant and extensive process improvement initiatives and oversees all aspects of an extensive and rigorous forecasting exercise three times annually across all units in the portfolio.

The AD develops and implements financial, accounting and operational procedures, develops budget models, develops financial control procedures and ensures compliance with financial and accounting policies. The incumbent develops and manages complex data analysis relative to administrative matters across the academic portfolio of the campus and provides related advanced financial management advice. In conjunction with members of the Financial Services & Budget team, the incumbent develops and implements budget and financial processes.

The incumbent reviews existing financial/administrative models, analyses new programs and initiatives, calculates costs, prepares and audits financial models for completeness and viability, prepares and analyses financial statements and

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Completion of a University degree and a professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience in finance and business management is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in budgeting, accounting and financial analysis experience, including experience in being a trusted advisor and business partner in resolving issues which are new, complex and difficult, or not covered by existing policies and processes. Experience in successfully guiding various stakeholders in process improvement and implementing significant change.

A minimum of 4 years of comprehensive experience in people management including recruiting, training and performance management; demonstrated experience in mentorship and stimulating professional growth in themselves and others.

Experience in public accounting firms is considered an asset.

Skills:

Excellent leadership and management skills. Thorough knowledge of budgeting, financial planning and analysis, financial accounting, reporting and internal control principles. Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated ability to think outside the box, see the big picture and long-term implications and opportunities of proposed changes; excellent documentation, communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including ability to bring diplomacy to difficult situations and to clearly organize and communicate financial information to non-financial staff and faculty at all levels. Excellent organizational skills. A self-starter who possess initiative to deliver on varying objectives. Ability to exercise sound judgement; initiative; highly rigorous attitude - excellent attention to detail; ability to work well with others - from supervising staff to guiding managers at all levels.

Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications and good knowledge of word processing software, preferably Excel and Word. Knowledge of Financial Information System, Human Resources Information System such as SAP. skills.

Closing Date: 04/28/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $94,278 - $109,993 -- Broadband Salary Range: $94,278 - $157,131
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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